iTMethods teamed up with a North American financial services company to implement and migrate TestRail, a test case management tool. This project was part of their broader DevOps toolset. The collaboration became essential after an acquisition, necessitating managed services in their AWS environment. Consequently, this helped maintain security and efficiency for their 1000-strong team.

The Challenge

Before adopting TestRail, the company struggled with QA visibility and tracking testing progress. Although they had organized data, the main challenge involved preparing two production systems to accept the migrated data. The objective was to centralize QA data into two production systems for their subsidiaries. These systems needed to operate within the AWS cloud under strict security protocols.

Tight timelines from the separation agreement added complexity. It was crucial to explore both internal and external solutions for a seamless migration. Building an efficient ETL process was essential for smooth data integration. Additionally, ongoing support for their global developer teams was vital.

The Solution

iTMethods addressed these challenges by creating an ETL process that segregated data sets, ensuring confidentiality and accessibility. By using AWS’s services, the deployment provided unparalleled resiliency, making TestRail robust and reliable.

Three TestRail instances were set up: two for production and one for non-production, supporting the divestiture of the business lines. After implementation, iTMethods provided continuous Managed Services, ensuring compliance with security policies.

Benefits of Integrating TestRail

Integrating TestRail led to significant improvements in productivity and efficiency. Its comprehensive dashboard and reporting suite provided real-time visibility into test results and progress. This visibility helped the team proactively address issues and potential bottlenecks.

TestRail also simplified test maintenance and enhanced collaboration. Its user-friendly interface allowed the QA team to update and modify test cases easily. Furthermore, TestRail’s robust integration capabilities ensured seamless connectivity between manual and automated testing activities, providing a holistic view of all testing efforts.

The Results

With the support of iTMethods and AWS services, the customer successfully achieved their technical goals. The ETL process handled data segregation efficiently. Integrating TestRail enhanced collaboration among developer teams, maintained consistent performance, and met the separation agreement’s timelines.

Top Benefits from the TestRail Implementation:

• Productivity: Increased efficiency in managing test cases, reducing testing time by 30%.
• Cost Savings: Reduced operational downtime and maintenance costs by 25% using AWS services.
• Flexibility: Tailored solutions with multiple TestRail instances ensured seamless integration.
• Scalability: Supported over 1,000 employees and multiple teams with AWS’s services.
• Usability: Improved user experience and data integrity with a robust ETL process.
• Experience: Seamless migration and continuous Managed Services ensured compliance and reliability.

Find out more about our TestRail solutions on the AWS Marketplace (TestRail Managed Hosting on AWS and TestRail License Management.)