Today, there are 1.88 billion websites on the internet and the number is rapidly increasing. There are 3.8 billion people in the world that <a href="https://www.bankmycell.com/blog/how-many-phones-are-in-the-world" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">own smartphones today</a> &#8211; which amounts to 48.16% of the world population.



The internet traffic from mobile (as compared to that from desktops) has also been increasing, and <a href="https://www.broadbandsearch.net/blog/mobile-desktop-internet-usage-statistics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">now stands at 56%</a>.&nbsp;



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The point I am trying to make is that if you have a website &#8211; it can be accessed from a web browser or a mobile browser. Or if you have a mobile application &#8211; it could be installed and used on a wide variety of mobile devices. 



Thus, you also need to ensure that your customers get the same experience &#8211; albeit a good one &#8211; anyway they decide to access your website or mobile application. How do you do it? You test your application on multiple browsers and mobile devices &#8211; including the various versions and operating systems that your users might be on.



Thus, <a href="https://testsigma.com/cross-browser-testing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">cross-browser testing</a> is crucial, and seeing the number of browsers/devices you will have to execute it on &#8211; no easy feat.&nbsp;



But, there are <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://testsigma.com/blog/cross-browser-testing-manual-vs-automated-browser-testing/" target="_blank">multiple ways that cross-browser testing</a> can be done:



i. via chrome developer tools



ii. via emulators/simulators



iii. via own device lab&nbsp;



iv. via device lab on the cloud



The approach that we would talk about in this article is automated cross-browser testing via device lab the cloud because that is what Testsigma supports. If you’d like to read more about cross-browser testing on the cloud and if you want to know if it is for you &#8211; then here is an article for you: <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/cross-browser-testing-on-the-cloud-advantages-and-disadvantages/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Cross-browser testing on the cloud: advantages and disadvantages</a>



There are multiple tools available for cross-browser testing on the cloud, but in this blog, we will talk about the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://testsigma.com/automated-cross-browser-testing-tool" target="_blank">automated cross-browser testing tool Testsigma</a> and answer “Why is Testsigma a perfect solution for automating your cross-browser testing on the cloud?”



Let’s dive in.



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<h2 id="h-17-reasons-why-testsigma-a-perfect-solution-for-automating-your-cross-browser-testing-on-the-cloud">17 Reasons Why Testsigma a Perfect Solution for Automating Your Cross Browser Testing on the Cloud</h2>



<h3 id="1-saves-cost-at-so-many-places-because-of-being-on-the-cloud">1. Saves cost at so many places because of being on the cloud&nbsp;</h3>



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Testsigma is a completely cloud-based test automation solution that gives you access to all the test automation needs and device labs on the cloud. In terms of automated cross-browser testing, the benefits of being on the cloud are:



 i. No need to invest in infrastructure



ii. No need to invest in maintaining the infrastructure



iii. The cloud-based services can be accessed any time, from anywhere



iv. You only need to pay according to your usage



v. What you use can be scaled up or down according to your requirements



<h3 id="2-option-to-choose-multiple-labs-for-test-automation">2. Option to choose multiple labs for test automation. </h3>



When on the cloud, one thing you may worry about is the dependency on one cloud lab &#8211; what if there were some issues in some of their devices and that created bottlenecks for your testing? With Testsigma, you get the option to connect to the test lab of your choice at any moment.



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<h3 id="3-built-in-additional-features-to-provide-you-roi-as-soon-as-possible">3. Built-in additional features to provide you ROI as soon as possible</h3>



Being on the cloud provides you many benefits, but Testsigma’s benefits don’t end there, rather they begin there.&nbsp;



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Testsigma has multiple features related to test creation, test maintenance that are designed to save your precious time and resources and thus enable you to achieve that return on your investment that much sooner.



We will discuss these features in the next points.



<h3 id="4-test-cases-can-be-easily-created-in-minutes-by-anyone-in-the-team-you-don-t-need-to-hire-additional-resources-for-that">4. Test cases can be easily created in minutes by anyone in the team. You don’t need to hire additional resources for that.</h3>



Testsigma is built with an NLP-enabled approach where test cases are created in simple English. Not only the approach makes test creation very easy to learn and get started with, it also makes it very easy to edit test cases for any needed maintenance work in the future.



Another feature that helps in easy test creation is automatic object recognition.



<h3 id="5-test-case-maintenance-is-easier-with-added-features">5. Test case maintenance is easier with added features</h3>



A few of the features that help in easy test maintenance are &#8211; self-heal, automatic identification of automatic resources, support for reuse via step-groups.



<h3 id="6-simple-or-complex-test-scenarios-create-your-tests-in-simple-english">6. Simple or complex test scenarios &#8211; create your tests in simple English</h3>



There could be some codeless test creation approaches that might not support test creation for complex scenarios but that is not the case with Testsigma. 



Testsigma, with its simple English approach and support for looping, structures, different types of waits &#8211; lets you even automate complex test scenarios easily.&nbsp;



<h3 id="7-also-get-your-custom-features-tested-easily-with-the-option-to-add-custom-code-when-needed">7. Also, get your custom features tested easily with the option to add custom code when needed.</h3>



Even though complex test cases can be automated in Testsigma, it does not limit you. Testsigma also gives you the option to add custom code to your test cases in JAVA and Selenium.



<h3 id="8-24x7-support-that-does-not-let-you-suffer">8. 24&#215;7 support that does not let you suffer</h3>



While you are using any service, it is natural that things might not work sometimes. What you need at that time is not to get blocked, or suffer but to have a support team that can understand the issues you are facing and unblocks you as soon as possible. That is how you can keep the processes working for you. When you start using Testsigma, you get access to a support team that is available 24&#215;7 and tries to keep your processes up and running as soon as possible.



<h3 id="9-no-extra-setups-required">9. No extra setups required</h3>



Testsigma is completely cloud-based and that means, we don’t even ask you to install a minor file to your system to get your test creation started. 



<h3 id="10-execute-your-cross-browser-tests-in-parallel">10. Execute your cross-browser tests in parallel</h3>



When you are executing your <a href="https://testsigma.com/cross-browser-testing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">cross-browser tests</a> on thousands of devices and browsers &#8211; it can take a long time, if done sequentially. But with Testsigma, you can schedule your test cases in parallel and drastically reduce the time to complete your test case execution.



<h3 id="11-automate-all-your-cross-browser-cross-device-tests-in-the-same-place">11. Automate all your cross-browser, cross-device tests in the same place.&nbsp;</h3>



Another aspect of test case creation with Testsigma, that will benefit you is that you can automate all your cross-browser tests for web and mobile from the same place. Yes and then execute them from the same place as well. This eliminates your need to include yet another test automation tool for mobile or web into your tools ecosystem and saves your time, effort and money.



<h3 id="12-extend-your-tests-for-apis-when-needed">12. Extend your tests for APIs, when needed</h3>



In addition to the above benefit, when needed &#8211; you can expand your test suite to also include API test cases easily.



<h3 id="13-very-intuitive-features-made-for-you-to-speed-up">13. Very intuitive features made for you to speed up</h3>



The main motive behind test case creation has been to make test automation easy and approachable for one and all. Another feature that helps Testsigma achieve it is the intuitive UI that is integrated to all its features. The intuitiveness of the UI helps you to speed up your tasks and complete them easily.



<h3 id="14-easily-integrates-into-your-ci-cd-pipeline">14. Easily integrates into your CI/CD pipeline</h3>



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Another important feature that helps is that Testsigma supports seamless integration into the CI/CD pipeline. Also, it supports most of the popular CI/CD tools so integrating into your current CI/CD processes should be easy.



<h3 id="15-customize-the-reports-according-to-your-needs">15. Customize the reports according to your needs</h3>



One important aspect of test automation that is often overlooked is reporting. What use will the test execution be if the reporting is not up to the mark? Inefficient reporting can delay action on issues and can eat up on crucial time. Testsigma has highly customizable reporting that can be customized according to your needs because you know what information will help you the best.



<h3 id="16-easily-manage-your-tests-in-the-form-of-test-suites-test-plans-requirements-priorities-all-on-the-cloud">16. Easily manage your tests in the form of test suites, test plans, requirements, priorities &#8211; all on the cloud.</h3>



And then &#8211; even when you are starting or you have an already large suite of automated test cases in Testsigma &#8211; it will be an easy task to manage them because you can manage them in multiple ways &#8211; test suites, test plans, requirements or priorities.



<h3 id="17-built-in-workflows-such-that-all-your-team-members-can-contribute-to-the-test-automation-process-review-collaboration">17. Built-in workflows such that all your team members can contribute to the test automation process &#8211; review, collaboration</h3>



If you are short on testing resources then Testsigma is an ideal solution for you, because with Testsigma &#8211; manual testers can get acquainted with the tool easily and start test creation in minutes.



Your other team members would also be able to pitch in as it would be easier for them to review the test cases and add their inputs to them. This is because Testsigma also supports review workflow for test cases.



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Why is Testsigma a perfect solution for automating your cross-browser testing on the cloud?

The Ideal Solution for Cloud Based Cross Browser Testing : Testsigma

Let’s start this post with a situation. An organization working in the logistic business has started to gather positive reviews and millions of users are now opting for their services through their mobile app. In other words, the organization is scaling very fast. 



Even though they were managing quite well with manual testers and in-house test automation setup, they know this arrangement cannot work for long. They are smart people. 



They also know that automation testing is gaining popularity and it is one of the strategies to get hold of ROI faster. Hence, they start searching for a tool that can act as a bridge between efficient mobile testing and ROI.



This post is for all those people in the shoes of that company. While I know that there are other tools in the sea, today, &nbsp;I will defend <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://testsigma.com/" target="_blank">the complete cloud-based test automation tool Testsigma</a> and how it can play a protagonist in your mobile testing movie.



You, being the judge, may ultimately swing in my direction or against it. It is completely your choice. But I hope till the end of this post, some solid arguments have been made &#8211; the evidence presented and witnesses quoted &#8211; that can help you understand it better.



<div id="toc_container" class="no_bullets">Table Of Contents<ul class="toc_list"><li><a href="#I_dont_know_anything_8211_How_much_effort_will_I_have_to_put">1 I don’t know anything &#8211; How much effort will I have to put?</a><ul><li><a href="#Programming_knowledge_8211_not_required">1.1 Programming knowledge &#8211; not required</a></li><li><a href="#Test_creation_8211_Easier_with_a_friend">1.2 Test creation &#8211; Easier with a friend</a></li><li><a href="#Configurational_setup_8211_How_much_time_will_I_have_to_spend">1.3 Configurational setup &#8211; How much time will I have to spend?</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="#I_run_close_on_deadlines_8211_How_can_I_save_time_with_Testsigma">2 I run close on deadlines &#8211; How can I save time with Testsigma?</a><ul><li><a href="#Cross-platform_tests_8211_Save_me_from_repetitive_work">2.1 Cross-platform tests &#8211; Save me from repetitive work</a></li><li><a href="#I_dont_want_to_leave_clients_on_slower_networks">2.2 I don’t want to leave clients on slower networks</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="#I_run_tight_on_a_budget_8211_But_I_need_real_devices">3 I run tight on a budget &#8211; But I need real devices</a></li><li><a href="#I_am_convinced_But_Can_I_trust_Testsigma">4 I am convinced! But, Can I trust Testsigma?</a></li></ul></div>
<h2 id="i-don-t-know-anything-how-much-effort-will-i-have-to-put">I don’t know anything &#8211; How much effort will I have to put?</h2>



As a software developer, I have always come across people who are sceptical about new projects in the mobile app which demand technologies that they don’t know. “React Native? I have heard about it, how hard is it?” or “How much effort will it need to get me started?”. 



Considering the shortage of time and the fact that this is an endless cycle, these questions are bound to be raised. So, how hard is it to get started with Testsigma?



<h3 id="programming-knowledge-not-required">Programming knowledge &#8211; not required</h3>



The first that comes to mind while discussing a new mobile automation testing strategy is the programming languages it supports. I mean, learning framework is one thing but if your known languages are not supported, you have another thing coming.&nbsp;



<a aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://testsigma.com/blog/codeless-testing-when-is-testsigma-recommended-tool-for-you/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The mobile testing solution, Testsigma does not require any programming language</a> for mobile testing. It is very easy to learn. Thus anyone who is aware of the project can log in and start creating automation tests. How easy it is to create a test is discussed in the next section though.



<h3 id="test-creation-easier-with-a-friend">Test creation &#8211; Easier with a friend</h3>



Testsigma’s mobile test creation is one of the best features that you will get on any cloud-based automation tool. Testsigma’s test creation stands on two pillars &#8211; <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://testsigma.com/blog/natural-language-processing-nlp-based-test-automation/" target="_blank">natural language processing</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://testsigma.com/ai-driven-test-automation" target="_blank">artificial intelligence</a>. 



It favours the English language when it comes to creating tests on the cloud. So, instead of writing code for a particular UI identifier, you can directly select it with a single click.



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The better side of this tool is that it works as a friend to you and helps you out in that way. Natural language processing understands your requirements and recommends the next step while constructing the test cases. 



Also, the AI technology provides self-healing tests that can detect any changes in the source code and adapt or correct itself accordingly. A good example is given in the blog “<a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://testsigma.com/blog/self-healing-tests-maintenance-testsigma/" target="_blank">Tests that do not require maintenance</a>” about how the tests adapt when “id” in the source code is changed from “username” to “userid”.



Result of all this &#8211; faster test creation. Which in turn means that the task is accomplished in lesser time and hence in fewer bucks.&nbsp;



<h3 id="configurational-setup-how-much-time-will-i-have-to-spend">Configurational setup &#8211; How much time will I have to spend?</h3>



Configurational setup is one thing that <a href="https://www.itpro.com/cloud-security/34663/cloud-storage-how-secure-are-dropbox-onedrive-google-drive-and-icloud" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">does not favour cloud-based tools</a> in general. The problem is that there are too many things involved that need to be linked to each other and with cloud security in between, sometimes it is a mess. 



Testsigma has a clear and swift configurational setup whether it be managing users, third-party integrations, or enhancing security measures on the account.&nbsp;



Instead of explaining everything here, let me redirect you to the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://support.testsigma.com/support/solutions/32000022078" target="_blank">configurational knowledge base of Testsigma</a>. Here you can understand the step-wise process of configuring the tool according to your requirements.&nbsp;



From an ROI point of view, cloud configurations have always been preferred. In-house tool management is an easy job if there are only two or three members of the team. 



Centralizing everything with on-demand resource allocation is something that is amazingly smooth on the cloud. So you save time and money while starting your cloud setup.



<h2 id="i-run-close-on-deadlines-how-can-i-save-time-with-testsigma">I run close on deadlines &#8211; How can I save time with Testsigma?</h2>



Another aspect of achieving faster returns is to move faster and achieve targets quickly. In the previous section, programming knowledge, test creation, and configurational setup were the main key areas. 



You might have already understood how Testsigma can help you save time in all of those. In addition to that, I would like to highlight a few more areas that can help you push things and conserve precious time.&nbsp;



<h3 id="cross-platform-tests-save-me-from-repetitive-work">Cross-platform tests &#8211; Save me from repetitive work</h3>



Cross-platform tests are an exceptional time saver for the testers. A lot of the testers look for it in a framework and a lot of frameworks have been popular because of their cross-platform powers such as Appium. 



Cross-platform tests, in brief, is the ability to write mobile application tests once and run them for multiple mobile platforms. Since Android and iOS contribute to more than <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/mobile/worldwide" target="_blank">98% of the market</a>, most of the mobile testing tools and testers prefer only these two platforms.&nbsp;



Testsigma is a cross-platform tool. So, repetitive work is eliminated and you can achieve mobile testing on both of the platforms quickly. As part of your ROI, your investments are slashed out too. 



Since cross-platform requires lesser time for testing, you pay for less time to the testers and reduces charges to the cloud service provider. Hence, as I have repeatedly said in this post, a lesser investment would mean you have less to recover.



<h3 id="i-don-t-want-to-leave-clients-on-slower-networks">I don’t want to leave clients on slower networks</h3>



The slower network of a user is always one of the main points of concern especially while dealing with mobile applications that work only with the internet such as Amazon. 



If your mobile application is in such a domain as eCommerce, a user generally keeps two or three applications to compare prices. If any of them works on a slower network while yours doesn’t, you lose a potential customer there. Therefore, it becomes a tester’s responsibility to stamp the application as “network tested”.



Testsigma helps you analyze your mobile application on a slower network by giving you an option to select the network bandwidth as per your choice. While countries such as the USA won’t mind an app that does not work on 3G, if you aim for a global customer base, you cannot ignore it. 



As for the effect on ROI for network testing, apart from time-money relation, a mobile app working on a slower network will bring more revenue to the organization.



<h2 id="i-run-tight-on-a-budget-but-i-need-real-devices">I run tight on a budget &#8211; But I need real devices</h2>



The last section we take in this post is the complex arrangement of gathering all the devices for testing. The thing is, we need mobile devices to test our mobile application and verify they work perfectly in the target devices. 



These devices can either be virtual (non-existent) such as emulators and simulators or real (real physical devices). I will not go into the details of the advantages and disadvantages of each of them as we will get diverted from the main points of interest. Although, if you are keen to know, a post that can guide you is <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://testsigma.com/mobile-testing" target="_blank">just a click away</a>.



Coming back, the final conclusion is, real devices are the preferred and most optimum choice for performing mobile testing. But the main problem is purchasing, connecting, and maintaining them. This is where Testsigma comes to your rescue. 



<a aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://testsigma.com/test-lab" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Testsigma uses real devices</a> at their end to help you gain the perfect perspective of your mobile application in both operating systems. Being a cloud service, you don’t need to think about purchasing these devices and maintaining them on-premise. Paying as little as <a aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://testsigma.com/pricing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">$249 per month</a> can get you started with your automation endeavors.&nbsp;



Again, since you do not need to invest in physical devices, your investments are cut down significantly. Your returns on investments will be visible in a shorter time.



Learn More: <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/simulator-vs-emulator-vs-real-device/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Simulators Vs Emulator Vs Jasmine</a>



<h2 id="i-am-convinced-but-can-i-trust-testsigma">I am convinced! But, Can I trust Testsigma?</h2>



If you have made it to this point in the post, I am quite sure you are convinced with what this tool has in the box for you. Now the question is, should you or can you trust <a aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://testsigma.com/automated-mobile-app-testing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Testsigma as your mobile testing solution</a>?&nbsp;



I will start this with a testimonial from a Testsigma customer, &#8220;While other tools we evaluated required programming skills, high initial time and investment, Testsigma&#8217;s scriptless approach enabled us to start automating from week one and achieve 100% smoke coverage in just a couple of months&#8221; &#8211; Senior Engineering Manager, Freshworks.&nbsp;



This is actually true with Testsigma. When you have a tool that accepts tests in English, runs automated tests with CI/CD integrations, has real devices in hand, can test mobile web and native apps, and execute cross-platform tests, you can rest assured at your seat. In case you are stuck at any crossroads, 24&#215;7 help is just a couple of clicks away.&nbsp;



If you opt for Testsigma, you are cutting down your ROI time and making smart and smaller investments for bigger goals. The tool comes with a free trial for people who follow the “use-first-then-trust” policy. Rest assured, by opting for Testsigma you join a list of 200+ happy customers!



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Testsigma as a Mobile Testing Solution for Faster ROI

What types of test cases should be automated for efficient cross-browser testing?

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Cross-browser testing on the cloud: advantages and disadvantages

Top 8 Benefits of Cross Browser Testing on the Cloud

According to Gartner, in the second quarter of 2021, mobile phone sales reached <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2021-09-01-2q21-smartphone-market-share" target="_blank">328.8 million</a> units with an increase of 10.8% year-on-year growth. It is remarkable and quite expected too! 



This outlines the need for using cloud-based automation platforms for <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://testsigma.com/mobile-testing" target="_blank">mobile testing</a>. Because when we are dealing with huge numbers and a global audience, it is the best bet.



1. Ideal companion of Continuous Testing and Agile



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Agile methodology and CI/CD require continuous testing, review, and incorporation of changes quickly on a continuous basis.



<ul class="list_style_disc"><li>Whenever there are code changes and additions, the tests get triggered automatically.</li><li>The test results are evaluated and based on the pass/fail status the code is moved to production.</li><li>&nbsp;If considerable tests have failed then the code will be fixed, tested, and then deployed.</li><li>CI/CD requires all of these steps to run through automation.</li></ul>



For these scenarios, cloud-based testing is the best companion since tests are initiated automatically on all the required mobile devices, without any human intervention. 



Moreover, tools like <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://testsigma.com/blog/how-to-speed-up-your-software-release-cycles-with-testsigma/" target="_blank">Testsigma require zero time to set up</a> the testing tool and can be used directly via browser from anywhere, anytime.



Unit tests, functional tests, regression tests, performance tests, etc. are executed via cloud-based testing seamlessly. Automation testing on the cloud helps in moving the new code quickly into production and having a good market capture ultimately.



2. Provides cost control



When mobile test automation infrastructure is set up, the associated costs are as below:



<ul class="list_style_disc"><li>Acquisition of physical devices</li><li>Setting up space for the lab</li><li>Upgrade/Wear and tear of devices/Maintenance</li><li>Procurement and licensing cost of testing tools, software, third party installations</li><li>Network setup</li><li>Training costs if the programming language or test tool is new to the team</li><li>Security measures to keep the vulnerabilities away</li></ul>



Above are the direct costs, which are incurred on an upfront basis. On the contrary, when the mobile testing is automated on the cloud, costs are saved in several instances-



<ul class="list_style_disc"><li>No physical acquisition of devices needed</li><li>No need for extra space for setting up the lab</li><li>Wear, tear, and, maintenance is taken care of by the service provider</li><li>No need to set up the cloud or network</li><li>No training is required if a codeless test automation tool (such as <a href="https://testsigma.com/automated-mobile-app-testing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Testsigma</a> which uses simple English for test creation) is used</li><li>Licensing costs, third party installations are managed by the service provider</li><li>Security measures, policies, and agreements are maintained and followed by the service provider</li></ul>



The <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/what-are-some-benefits-of-doing-automation-testing-on-the-cloud/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">cloud automation testing</a> services are on a pay-per-use basis, and the service charges are minimal as compared to the services provided. This saves a lot of upfront and indirect costs for an organization.



3. Better time management



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Automation testing has numerous benefits, the most important is time efficiency. Automation helps to test faster since it can be run 24&#215;7, round the clock, around the globe, and parallelly.&nbsp;



During the automated mobile testing process below are the areas where time is spent considerably for setting up test automation:



<ul class="list_style_disc"><li>Acquire devices</li><li>Set up devices, network, and infrastructure</li><li>Install the required software, browsers, etc.</li><li>Testing tools, IDE’s, third-party integrations</li><li>Maintain and upgrade whenever there are new versions of software released in the market</li></ul>



This incurred time adds up to the overall testing time or more precisely delay.&nbsp;



Cloud-based automation testing removes all these roadblocks from the whole testing process because there is zero setup time. The time-consuming activities of procuring, updating, maintaining the environment are already taken care of by the cloud service provider. Also, the test execution is totally automated, this is really a time saver!



Therefore, when mobile test automation is combined with cloud-based testing platforms &#8211; the time efficiency is increased manifolds.&nbsp;



4. Infrastructure management is delegated



According to <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180405005747/en/Cloud-Infrastructure-Services-Market---Need-to-Optimize-Project-Management-Drives-Growth-Technavio" target="_blank">Technavio</a> market research analysts, the global cloud infrastructure services market will grow at a CAGR of over 28% during the forecast period 2018-2022.&nbsp;



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Cloud-based testing provides the opportunity to delegate the IT and infrastructure management tasks to the service provider. This takes away a chunk of responsibilities from the organization’s IT team and thus reduces effort on their part. 



The service providers have a dedicated team for the same purpose and customer support is available 24*7. This increases the reliability, availability, and scalability of the infrastructure.



5. Great quality and test coverage



Physically setting up thousands of devices for perfect test coverage is unachievable and painful. Without great test coverage, the product quality is bound to degrade, and we want to avoid this at all costs!



The cloud-based automation testing platforms provide access to thousands of real test devices in no time. Just pay and start using immediately, this ensures testing on a wide range of required devices. 



Moreover, these tools provide the capability to test 24*7, parallelly, and from anywhere. You just need a browser and internet connection to get started! With these features, the test coverage can be extended and a great quality product is the result of it, which everyone aspires to achieve.



6. Distributed testing across locations



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Today we live in a small world, and we are connected 24*7 with people around the globe. Cloud-based automation tools provide the ability to test from multiple locations in different time zones with minimal changes in the tests. 



This ensures that the product is market-ready to be released for a global audience as well. Imagine the effort it will require if we try to do it with the actual physical devices.&nbsp;



7. Results and reviews are real-time and the teams can collaborate better



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In today’s world where teams are distributed, team collaboration is the key to the success of any organization. With cloud-based test automation platforms, the team has access to real-time test results, data, information, and reviews if any &#8211; from any time, anywhere. This facilitates making quick defect fixes and moving the code to production faster.



Also, with the latest information at your fingertips, the best management and business decisions can be made for the overall success of the organization.



8. Scale-up and down as required



Let us take an example of a physical on-premise test lab. The lab has 100 <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/android-device-testing-a-no-hassle-guide-for-testers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Android devices for testing</a> activities and now the product is required to be tested on iOS as well. 



This will require procurement of physical iOS devices from the market and then setting up the required application and software manually over them. Additionally, the charging of the devices is also to be taken care of manually.



Does it look like a lot of work? Yes, it is. However, let us assume that the enthusiastic IT team completed the task successfully and the iOS devices are also ready for testing. 



Down the line, the iOS mobile app did not work as expected and the market share reduced considerably. So the organization decided to remove the iOS offering and keep only the Android version of the app.&nbsp;



Next question is &#8211; what will happen to the newly procured iOS devices? Time, money, and effort all got wasted! This whole sequence of events and misfortune could have been avoided by using cloud-based mobile testing tools which provide the easiest options to scale up or scale down as per your requirement.



9. Stringent security measures are present



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There is a myth doing rounds in the market that the cloud-based test automation tools are not secure. It may be true for some tools however, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://testsigma.com/blog/is-testsigma-secure-for-your-organization/" target="_blank">top-notch quality tools like Testsigma</a> understand the criticality of security concerns.



They have security measures in place to keep your data, test scripts, and other sensitive information completely secure. Moreover, you have an option to use VPN to connect to your own on-premise lab via Testsigma and test securely.



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<h2 id="why-testsigma-for-mobile-test-automation-on-the-cloud">Why Testsigma for mobile test automation on the cloud?</h2>



Testsigma is a completely cloud-based test automation tool that lets you automate your web, mobile as well as API tests from the same place. Not only that, it makes it very easy to create and maintain your test cases. You can create your test cases in simple English which is just as easy as documenting your tests for the first time.



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<h2 id="conclusion">Conclusion</h2>



The current digital landscape is huge and it is bound to grow leaps and bounds in the coming years. This clearly states adopting cloud-based test automation is the need of the hour to stay relevant.



This fact is further endorsed by the plethora of cloud-based automation tools available today. The key is to recognize the testing requirements and choose a good tool that fulfils the requirements completely. 



Cloud-based tools have a lot of advantages over traditional automation testing, however, it is the choice of tool which matters the most for a&nbsp; successful product release.

What are the advantages of automating your mobile testing on the cloud?

Cloud testing, in simple terms, means testing software applications using the resources provided by the cloud. Resources can be any element i.e., hardware, software, or infrastructure which are necessary to carry out tests. Cloud testing helps an organization gain competitiveness by reducing the cost of testing.



By using cloud computing services for testing, organizations or businesses can shorten the provisioning time. This is due to the fact that the cloud enables the provisioning of test servers on demand. This also ensures unused servers are not sitting idle. When the <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/why-is-automation-testing-on-the-cloud-becoming-popular/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">cloud is used for automation testing</a> of an application, it is called cloud automation testing. In this article, we will discuss what features make Testsigma a recommended tool for cloud automation testing. 



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<h2 id="introduction-to-testsigma">Introduction to Testsigma</h2>



<a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://testsigma.com" target="_blank">Testsigma</a> is a unified test automation platform on the cloud that simplifies and accelerates automation testing for web apps, mobile apps, and APIs. This tool provides the user with the ease of writing the test cases in simple English.



With Testsigma, test engineers, QA teams, and business users can create, run and maintain automated tests easily so you can build high-quality applications faster.



The best part of Testsigma is that it needs &#8216;zero-coding skills” to do it.



In simple terms, it requires:



➔&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; No Frameworks



➔&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; No set-up



➔&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; No coding



<h2 id="why-testsigma-for-cloud-automation-testing">Why Testsigma for cloud automation testing?</h2>



Now, let&#8217;s go through the feature that makes Testsigma a recommended tool for cloud automation testing.



1. All components essential for test automation are available on the cloud



Testsigma is completely cloud-based. Users can automate, debug and execute test cases for their websites as well as mobile from the same place. Since everything is available on the cloud, time to set up is almost negligible.



In simple terms, all the components required by the user for <a href="https://testsigma.com/automated-testing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">test automation</a> are available on the cloud-like the below:



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i. Automate test cases on cloud Testsigma uses natural language for writing automated tests and hence anyone can start writing them with zero or less coding skills. Testsigma has multiple supporting features to ensure that the tests are stable, fast and reliable. And the tests only break when there is a bug in the code.



ii. Automate your test cases for web, mobile as well as APIs from the same place



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With Testsigma, the test automation for web, mobile and APIs happens from the same place and with the same ease and efficiency.



iii. Execute test cases on cloud



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You can create executions with multiple test environments to run test suites simultaneously. It has a feature with which you can schedule your executions once or periodically on a daily/weekly/monthly basis. You can also run tests automatically in the background without manual intervention. These test cases can also be executed in parallel which again saves a lot of test execution time.Testsigma also supports headless browser automation. With headless browser automation, test cases are executed on the browser without rendering the UI. Thus, the complexity of UI interactions is minimized and actions are performed quickly. This feature can further speed up your test case execution.



iv. Debug test cases on cloud 



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To help you debug the test cases easily, Testsigma provides logs, screenshots and videos of failures.



v. Generate reports on cloud



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You can customize the reports for your test execution according to your needs and configure them to be sent according to your convenience. Apart from these, Testsigma helps users to create bug reports automatically and send them to their favourite bug tracking tool.



vi. Review on cloud



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Quality is everyone’s responsibility. Hence, Testsigma comes built with review and collaboration features. This enables multiple members of the team to be a part of the test automation process thus keeping the quality at high levels at all times.



vii.&nbsp;Easily integrate with CI/CD tools on the cloud



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Testsigma supports integration with all possible CI/CD tools.



2. Scalable &#8211; reduce or expand according to your needs



Testsigma is highly scalable. It simply means that since Testsigma is on the cloud, we can increase or decrease the user’s or servers’ capacity according to your needs.



Apart from this, using Testsigma, users can run their automated tests on hundreds of combinations of browsers and operating systems and over 2,000 iOS and Android devices on the cloud.



3. Access your tests from anywhere anytime



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<h2 id="why-testsigma">Why Testsigma?</h2>



Testsigma is built to give ROI on your test automation as soon as possible. And below is how Testsigma’s features can be summarized:&nbsp;



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<h2 id="conclusion">Conclusion</h2>



In 2020, the total worth of the cloud market was $371.4 billion. With a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.5 percent, it’s projected that the market will amount to $832.1 billion by 2025. There is no doubt that cloud is set to grow. 



When you move your test automation to the cloud you also need to have a tool that you can trust and that also fulfils all your needs at the same time. Hope, this article helped you out in knowing how Testsigma can help you with your cloud automation testin



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<a href="https://testsigma.com/automated-web-application-testing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">Automated web testing</a> is not a new concept today. With advancements in web development technologies and how complex web codes are written today, web testing was bound to walk this way sooner or later. The problem with adopting automation is that it is not like a Netflix subscription that we can pay and enjoy cloud services. 



Climbing the automated web testing ladder requires planning, careful execution, and a workforce that is familiar with all the intricacies. In addition, all these things require capital that cannot be ignored or marked “miscellaneous”. 



The cost is huge and all these things come to a simple yet head-scratching question &#8211; will we be able to get a return on this investment?(ROI) Or are we better off without it?



This post will help you answer these questions if you are in such a situation or think you will face such questions in the future. Let’s dissect the reasons affecting the return on investment (ROI) and draw a rough timeline by which the difference between them would become positive.&nbsp;



<div id="toc_container" class="no_bullets">Table Of Contents<ul class="toc_list"><li><a href="#Factors_affecting_ROI_in_automated_web_testing">1 Factors affecting ROI in automated web testing</a><ul><li><a href="#Expansion_in_space_dimension_for_ROI">1.1 Expansion in space dimension for ROI</a></li><li><a href="#Resource_Investments">1.2 Resource Investments</a></li><li><a href="#Resource_Setup">1.3 Resource Setup</a></li><li><a href="#Configuring_tools_and_frameworks">1.4 Configuring tools and frameworks</a></li><li><a href="#Expansion_in_time_extension">1.5 Expansion in time extension</a></li><li><a href="#Test_script_creation">1.6 Test script creation</a></li><li><a href="#Maintenance">1.7 Maintenance</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="#How_much_time_do_we_have_to_wait">2 How much time do we have to wait?</a></li><li><a href="#ROI_is_subjective_8211_Do_not_copy-paste">3 ROI is subjective &#8211; Do not copy-paste</a></li></ul></div>
<h2 id="factors-affecting-roi-in-automated-web-testing">Factors affecting ROI in automated web testing</h2>



While calculating the ROI in automated web testing, we may come through the following factors-



<ul class="list_style_disc"><li>expansion in the space dimension</li><li>expansion in the time extension</li><li>additional costs in these dimensions and others.</li></ul>



&nbsp;Let’s see them one by one and how they are related to each other.



<h3 id="expansion-in-space-dimension-for-roi">Expansion in space dimension for ROI</h3>



The first thing to understand is how much space will we be increasing when we start thinking about automated web testing. First of all, we need people that can perform <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/signs-you-need-to-implement-automated-web-testing/">automated web testing</a>. It will cost money to hire them and keep them around as well. The more people you hire, the more it will cost you.



So, taking an average salary of $80,000 for one automation tester for one year, hiring three of them would cost you $240,000. Although $240,000 cannot be considered the purest form of investment as manual testers will draw salaries too if given this work. You can subtract the current offering from this amount.



Salary Investments = (Automation tester salary &#8211; Manual tester salary) * number of testers



Also, the people doing the hiring for the organization will be paid for their time. The number of people can range from 3 to 8 depending on the lot size.



Hiring Costs = (One day salary of the interviewer) * (number of interviewers) * (number of days interviews take place)



<h3 id="resource-investments">Resource Investments</h3>



Next comes resource allocation. Each of your testers will require resources to work on. For example, if you have opted for any cloud-based tool for say <a href="https://testsigma.com/continuous-integration" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">CI/CD pipelines</a> then you need to extend the current plan. 



Since these testers will access the tool simultaneously, a better plan would be desirable which will cost more money. This can be completely slashed out with manual testers as they will not require cloud-based automation testing frameworks.



Resource investments =&nbsp; Additional tool plan costs



<h3 id="resource-setup">Resource Setup</h3>



The last factor in space dimension is the device lab setup required for automation testing. Automation testing is preferred in cases where repetitive tasks are being performed which simply wastes precious time. 



For example, a manual tester can also work on a device lab but repeatedly doing the same things on each device is an error-prone mechanism. Hence, this is one of the factors to introduce automation in the system.



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If your device labs were already set up and manual testers were working on them (which is never recommended), these costs are saved as they were previous investments. If not, this will be included.&nbsp;



Device lab setup cost &#8211;&nbsp; Device 1 cost + Device 2 cost + Device 3 cost…………. Device n cost



You will also require to invest in a central connection to these devices to manage them through a virtual machine etc. This cost would be negligible though in front of actual device costs.



If you are not looking forward to making heavy investments in device setups and are more inclined <a href="https://mietly.io/en/renting-hardware/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">towards renting one</a>, your costs will come down significantly. 



I recommend going through a cloud-based setup that has real devices to operate on. This way you can get all the advantages of real devices and do not have to dig so deep in your pockets.



Cloud-based <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://testsigma.com/automated-testing" target="_blank">automation web testing</a> platform is purely a matter of requirements. If your requirements are satisfied by a tool X and a tool Y, you can choose the one asking for less money. 



For example, a fantastic cloud-based automation testing tool is Testsigma that hosts real devices that give accurate results and performance metrics of your web application.



 You can also perform <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://testsigma.com/automated-cross-browser-testing-tool" target="_blank">cross-browser testing</a> and AI-based test script generation with NLP (English-based language) in no time. With so many features and so many devices, this tool just costs $249 per month. Compare this with device setup cost and you will understand the difference.



Cloud-based tool investment &nbsp; =&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Annual Charges or (Monthly charges) * months



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<h3 id="configuring-tools-and-frameworks">Configuring tools and frameworks</h3>



A bitter truth in the testing industry is that test automation takes a lot of time to get started. The configuration time is especially high when you are opting for the online tools and teams make the mistake of not considering it for ROI in automated web testing. 



The problem with configurations is that you will never work on a single tool or library etc. The processes are too complex today and even if you take Eclipse in your local system, you know how troublesome it becomes to eradicate all the errors.



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Therefore, always take configurational setup time into consideration while calculating the ROI. This cost will just be initial but will impact your total investment number.



Configurational costs = &nbsp; (Salary of automation tester for one day * days taken for configuring the tool) * number of testers working in the configurational setup



While calculating the ROI here, we are not taking into account the training costs for the automated web testing languages and frameworks. This is in assumption to the fact that you will hire people who are already familiar with the language and other requirements (as we considered the hiring costs). 



If you already have automation testers but they need to be trained, you can replace them with hiring costs. The net investment should remain the same though.



<h3 id="expansion-in-time-extension">Expansion in time extension</h3>



The above section was all about setting up the resources and investing in them when we start automated web testing. But as the saying goes “time is money”, we spend money every second a tester or a resource is at work.



<h3 id="test-script-creation">Test script creation</h3>



The first thing starts by creating the test scripts. If this is the first time your team is boarding the automation flight, a lot of the time will be spent on this. This can even extend to a couple of months. The more testers are working on this, the more cost you are going to bear.



Test script creation investment =&nbsp; (Salary of one automation tester for one day * days taken) * number of testers working on test scripts.



How can you tackle this and bring the costs down? The best way is to go for tools that actually do not require any programming languages. For example, Testsigma uses plain English language (such as “Navigate to <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://testsigma.com/" target="_blank">www.testsigma.com</a>”) instead. These can be created extremely faster.



The second method is to choose a tool that is GUI based and uses drag-and-drop to create tests. This may bring down costs too.



<h3 id="maintenance">Maintenance</h3>



Next comes the maintenance. If the tests have been created and you are working on subsequent iterations (for example), then test scripts will need maintenance. 



This maintenance work is equivalent to writing new test cases, debugging some older ones, deleting some test cases, shuffling the code a bit according to the new version etc. The bottom line is maintenance takes considerable time and hence investments.



Maintenance investment =&nbsp; (Salary of one automation tester for one day * days taken for maintenance) * number of testers maintaining the test cases



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Maintenance is a direct result of the tool you are using. If you have opted for tools that have the capability of automatically healing the broken test cases then maintenance time can be drastically reduced.



Testsigma comes built with a self-heal feature that looks to detect and rectify any structure-related changes as soon as they occur.



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Both of these processes can easily top the charts for the things that would take most of your time and cost you in automated web testing. There will definitely be other things in between though. 



For example, sometimes you might get a <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/10-reasons-why-test-automation-fails/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">failed test</a> case error because of things that were just out of your control. A slow page load, a failed UI element locator, failed loop execution just to name a few.&nbsp;



We can surely take them in this post but the cost is just negligible when we talk about hundreds of thousands of dollars.&nbsp;



<h2 id="how-much-time-do-we-have-to-wait">How much time do we have to wait?</h2>



Up until this post we talked about the investments required in starting the automated web testing and not about the return time on them. If you are opting for automated web testing and use that efficiently for a longer period of time, the return will eventually come. 



The point of inflection in the time-cost graph is bound to be achieved. The time, however, depends on you.



The following graph shows the time-cost relationship between the time and the investment returns relationship:



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The definitive values are extremely hard to predict due to the number of variables involved. How many testers are working? What kind of project is this? What are your testing methods? Are your testers trained? And so on.



Although, we can roughly calculate the time saved in each test and multiply it with the tests we are executing.



For example, let say a manual tester takes 20 minutes to execute 100 tests. In automation, we need 30 minutes to write the tests and 5 minutes to execute them. The comparison is 20 to 35 which is the initial investment we have talked about in this post.



But in another iteration, a manual tester will again take 20 minutes to execute the same 100 tests. This time though, we have our automated web tests already created and therefore it just takes 5 minutes this time. So, for two iterations, my time becomes 40 to 40 which is equal. 



This is the point of inflection shown in the graph above. In the third iteration, automation surpasses with the time being 60 to 45 (manual to automation). Automation will never look back again.



To make things interesting in the above calculation, we can also add the salaries of each of the testers. The manual tester will charge for 60 minutes in three iterations whereas the automation tester for only 30 minutes of test creation. The next 15 minutes are resource costs that are negligible in comparison.



<h2 id="roi-is-subjective-do-not-copy-paste">ROI is subjective &#8211; Do not copy-paste</h2>



ROI is always with reference to the investments. Investments are always with respect to the project and situations. Therefore, if you think company X had to invest $300,000 a year and therefore you will do the same, you are probably wrong. 



ROI is purely subjective in nature. As I have repeatedly mentioned, the variables involved changes everything for every organization, and careful planning is the only rescue part.



This post tried to highlight the major investments, their costs of implementation and the return approximations. I hope this post made a fair judgment between the practical and theoretical aspects of ROI in automated web testing. For compliments and complaints, please reach out to us in the comment section!



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Automated web testing - some strategies to achieve ROI?

Automated web testing – some strategies to achieve ROI?

How does Testsigma support the Shift Left approach?

Shift Left Approach | How Does Testsigma Streamline Software Testing?

We&#8217;re sure you&#8217;ve heard your DevOps team often talk about test orchestration. This testing approach has quickly become a crucial element of test automation because it streamlines the automation process. 



For agile teams, applying test orchestration to their testing strategy is quite rewarding as it accelerates testing and offers a holistic view of the testing process. 



In this post, we&#8217;ll discuss test orchestration in-depth and understand the benefits you can reap with its implementation.



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<div id="toc_container" class="no_bullets">Table Of Contents<ul class="toc_list"><li><a href="#What_is_Test_Orchestration">1 What is Test Orchestration?</a></li><li><a href="#What_are_the_Benefits_of_Test_Orchestration">2 What are the Benefits of Test Orchestration?</a></li><li><a href="#What_is_the_Difference_Between_Test_Automation_and_Test_Orchestration">3 What is the Difference Between Test Automation and Test Orchestration?</a></li><li><a href="#Is_Test_Orchestration_the_Future_of_QA">4 Is Test Orchestration the Future of QA? </a></li><li><a href="#Orchestrate_Your_Tests_Use_Inbuilt_Integrations_for_a_Successful_Test_Automation">5 Orchestrate Your Tests &amp; Use Inbuilt Integrations for a Successful Test Automation</a></li><li><a href="#Implement_Test_Orchestration_with_Testsigma">6 Implement Test Orchestration with Testsigma</a></li></ul></div>
<h2 id="what-is-test-orchestration">What is Test Orchestration?</h2>



In simple words, test orchestration refers to a series of automation tasks that you schedule in a linear order. You can execute your tests consecutively, and you&#8217;re in control of deciding their order. 



Often regarded as the building blocks of automated testing — the whole point of test orchestration is to optimize the test strategy on a holistic level. 



With test orchestration, you can grab insights into the big picture of your deployment, which fosters transparency and helps your team plan and modify the test strategy.&nbsp;



Besides, it offers you the flexibility to test a software or certain features of a software repeatedly during the development stages. This helps detect and fix errors as and when they occur. In test orchestration, you can execute multiple automated tests as a part of the testing workflow.



<h2 id="what-are-the-benefits-of-test-orchestration">What are the Benefits of Test Orchestration?</h2>



The core goal of test automation is to achieve faster time-to-market and streamline automated testing tasks along with manual or repetitive tasks. Let&#8217;s understand more of its advantages.&nbsp;



1. Optimized test process: Test orchestration gives you the ultimate control over planning your test automation strategy, including your test schedules. You can also leverage various tools such as automated testing tools, project management tools, DevOps tools, etc., to achieve overall efficiency.Using these tools and a roadmap for your testing strategy — you can progress your development cycles for an optimized and flexible test process. 



2. Customization:  The best part about test orchestration is its flexibility to customize your test strategy based on your budget and goals. For instance, say you want to prioritize specific areas of your test, you can go ahead and schedule those in combination with other tests. Just so you know, test orchestration can function with little to no human intervention — which means, if you have a minimal budget for resources, you can opt for test orchestration.



3. 100% continuous testing: For agile and DevOps teams, this is a blessing in disguise. With test orchestration, you can test 24&#215;7 and also schedule tests as per your convenience. While you can automate monotonous or repetitive tasks, you can also run the same tests multiple times from the start to the end. This heightens your test efficiency and fits into your CI/CD pipeline.



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4. More transparency: We&#8217;ve already established that test orchestration lets you look at the big picture. Developers, testers, and product managers can work in tandem in understanding the journey of the product. From knowing its timelines and progress to monitoring its errors and release timelines — test orchestration offers a comprehensive picture of the entire testing stage.&nbsp;



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5. Data-driven: If you implement the right tools for test orchestration, you can foster a data-driven culture in your testing strategy. You can fetch extensive data on your test performance and plan your test strategy.



<h2 id="what-is-the-difference-between-test-automation-and-test-orchestration">What is the Difference Between Test Automation and Test Orchestration?</h2>



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The difference between test automation and test orchestration is perhaps the most discussed aspect of test orchestration. While both vary, test automation can generate solid results when test orchestration is introduced into your test strategy. 



Usually, there is a lot of confusion between test orchestration and test automation, but here&#8217;s the difference: test automation is the process of automating a task, while test orchestration is the act of scheduling or putting those automated tasks in a well-defined order. 



One automates tests; the other strategize the order of tests and decides which tasks should be tested and in what sequence. In a nutshell — test orchestration brings an order to <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://testsigma.com/automated-testing" target="_blank">test automation</a>.&nbsp;



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To understand better, let&#8217;s take an example. Orchestration is a word derived from the orchestra. As you know, a musical orchestra involves multiple pieces of equipment and musicians; a maestro leads the orchestra, and all of them come together in composing a symphony. 



Similarly, test orchestration gathers numerous tests and automation tools (bug management, analytics, project management) to help craft reliable software.



<h2 id="is-test-orchestration-the-future-of-qa">Is Test Orchestration the Future of QA? </h2>



Yes, absolutely! With technology advancement and more businesses embracing digital transformation — speed and high-quality software are of the essence. With tech orchestration, a business can accelerate its testing process, therefore, expediting development too. 



Feedback cycles will surely get shorter, and as and when you scale, you can formulate a solid testing strategy with orchestration. However, you&#8217;ll need the right automated tool to introduce test orchestration into your organization.&nbsp;



<h2 id="orchestrate-your-tests-use-inbuilt-integrations-for-a-successful-test-automation">Orchestrate Your Tests &amp; Use Inbuilt Integrations for a Successful Test Automation</h2>



Successful implementation of test orchestration requires more than just a skilled team. If you give your skilled team an all-encompassing tool for performing the test orchestration, they can explore the best possibilities. 



An ideal tool will let you customize based on your evolving project requirements. Besides, it should support various test management, bug management, CI/CD integrations to help orchestrate a solid test strategy.&nbsp;



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<h2 id="implement-test-orchestration-with-testsigma">Implement Test Orchestration with Testsigma</h2>



<a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://testsigma.com/" target="_blank">Testsigma</a> is an AI-powered automation testing tool that supports multiple integrations and goes beyond just automation with all the features it has to offer. Let&#8217;s explore them:



1. Test Data Management: Testsigma comes with a superior test data management system that lets you generate test data using its simple UI. You can test your software against various data combinations; also, you can write custom functions for custom requirements or import data (from any format) onto the platform for a truly data-driven culture.&nbsp;



2. Test Prioritization: Testsigma lets you prioritize your tests based on your requirement. This is a cloud-based platform that runs 24&#215;7 — so you can schedule your test cases, which are executed without any human intrusion.&nbsp;



3. Bug management: Testsigma goes beyond record-and-play. Its AI capabilities maintain 70% of the tests, and they automatically fix flakiness. This tool takes screenshots and maintains logs of bugs; it&#8217;s also intelligent enough to identify error-prone areas based on past bug patterns. 



All the crashes and bugs are reported via email, Slack, or any communication platform. It also generates exhaustive reports on bugs to help you fix them before production.&nbsp;



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4. Results dashboard: Using Testsigma&#8217;s inbuilt results dashboard, you can gather test results and execution trends after every test run. It also fetches a detailed report on how well tests are performing in multiple environments.&nbsp;



Apart from these features — Testsigma is a codeless testing platform that lets you write test scripts in simple English. It supports parallel test executions, and you can run hundreds of tests concurrently in multiple environments. 



Plus, it comes with thousands of real devices and OS-browser combinations for you to run tests on. You can utilize this end-to-end testing platform to plan, prioritize, strategize, and orchestrate all your tests from one place.&nbsp;



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Test Orchestration: What is it?

According to browser usage statistics <a href="https://review42.com/resources/browser-usage-statistics/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">here</a>, there are 4.3 billion internet users today. 



<a href="https://review42.com/resources/browser-usage-statistics/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Review42.com</a> also says that in 2008 there were 112 different types of browsers people were using to access the internet. 



Thus, it&#8217;s evident that people can be accessing the same website from multiple browsers at the same time &#8211; which makes <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://testsigma.com/cross-browser-testing" target="_blank">cross-browser testing</a> very important.&nbsp;



Another part of cross-browser testing, cross-device testing is equally important &#8211; not only because people use mobile browsers but also heavily use mobile apps. Some stats to prove that (according to Statista <a href="https://www.statista.com/topics/779/mobile-internet/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">here</a> and <a href="https://www.statista.com/topics/1002/mobile-app-usage/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">here</a>):



1. 54.18% of the global internet traffic is driven by mobile.&nbsp;



2. 218 bn mobile apps were downloaded worldwide in 2020, which grew from 140.7 bn in 2016.



3. Worldwide mobile app revenue in 2019 stood at 462 bn USD.



There can be two approaches to cross-browser testing:



i. Manual execution of your cross-browser/cross-device tests



ii. Automated execution of your cross-browser/cross-device tests



To know more about these approaches read <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://testsigma.com/blog/cross-browser-testing-manual-vs-automated-browser-testing/" target="_blank">here</a>.



For both scenarios above, you would need a test lab that could let you execute your test cases on multiple browsers &amp; mobile devices &#8211; the latest as well as legacy versions. 



The test lab can be constructed from scratch by you on your premises or you could choose a cloud lab. To know more about this, read the article <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://testsigma.com/blog/mobile-testing-lab-how-to-decide-which-way-to-go/" target="_blank">here</a>.



In this article, we will discuss <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://testsigma.com/automated-cross-browser-testing-tool" target="_blank">Testsigma, an automated cross-browser testing solution</a>. And in what scenarios will it be a perfect solution for you.&nbsp;



Let&#8217;s dive in:



1. You are looking for an end-to-end test automation solution



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If you are looking for a solution that would let you automate your test cases, <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/how-should-enterprises-execute-cross-browser-testing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">execute them for cross-browser testing</a>, report them while giving you multiple other features that would improve your complete test automation process, then Testsigma is a solution for you.



To read more about its features, refer to more points below.



2. You are looking for a tool that can get you started very quickly.



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If you are looking for a <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/top-tools-for-automated-cross-browser-testing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">test automation tool that lets you get your cross-browser</a> testing automated quickly, then Testsigma is a solution for you. Testsigma makes test creation very easy and quick because it lets you develop them in simple English.



3. You are looking for a tool that is very easy to learn.



Learning how to correctly use a tool for test automation can take up a lot of your crucial time. This can delay the actual automated testing execution. Testsigma is very easy to set up, configure and learn &#8211; you can start executing your tests within minutes of signing up.



This also helps fasten your test automation and execution process. And, can help improve your test automation ROI sooner rather than later.



4. You also want other team members to contribute to testing and automation.



Quality has to be everyone’s responsibility. And, when a tool lets other team members contribute to test automation as well, it takes your quality a notch higher.



Testsigma lets you automate your tests in simple English which can be easily understood by non-technical members of the team as well. Thus, other non-technical members of the team can easily review the test cases and provide their inputs for test automation.



5. You don’t have a big team and cannot spend a lot of time on test creation for automation



This point correlates to point 4. With Testsigma, your test automation efforts are greatly reduced. Thus, it is possible for even a small team to automate a big test automation suite and get it running real quick.



6. You have test cases for web, mobile as well as APIs. And, you want to automate from the same place.



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Setting up and maintaining different tools for automating different types of test cases can be a real hassle and can take up a lot of your time.



 Testsigma provides you the real advantage here because you can automate all your test cases for web, mobile as well as APIs from the same place, in a similar manner. 



7. You already have a CI/CD pipeline in place and want a tool that readily integrates into your workflow.



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Testsigma readily and seamlessly integrates with most CI/CD tools, it&#8217;s as easy as plug and play. 



8. Along with a codeless approach, you also want a tool that lets you customize and get started with complex test creation in the future.



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It’s a fact that every application is different. It is impossible to build one tool that can cater to all the test automation needs of an application.



 If you are a team that has some complex test cases and is worried if a tool would support it then here is a piece of good news &#8211; with Testsigma, you get the option to customize your test cases, the way you want to. Read more about it <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://support.testsigma.com/support/solutions/articles/32000021541-how-to-create-and-use-custom-functions-in-testsigma-" target="_blank">here</a>.



9. You don’t want to pay for extra infrastructure.



Testsigma is completely cloud-based and you only pay for what you use. The infrastructure you use can be scaled up and down according to your needs. And, you won’t have to invest in buying space or machines for your test automation needs.



10. You don’t want to spend a lot of time on communities and forums looking for solutions when you get stuck.



When you go about automating your tests, there would be a time when you would be stuck, sooner or later. The problem could be anything &#8211; related to the environment, assumptions, test automation approach, or some bug in the tool. 



You need a tool that gives you access to good 24&#215;7 support, such that you don’t find yourself waiting indefinitely for a solution on a community or a forum. Testsigma is one such tool that is backed by a specialized and dedicated support team.



11. You need a tool that only makes your test case creation easy but lets you maintain them easily and effortlessly.



 When you start with test automation, there are two activities that will take most of the time &#8211; test creation and test maintenance. Testsigma has carefully built-in features that help you create as well as maintain the test cases easily. 



We have talked about some of the test creation features above. The features that help you maintain the test cases are &#8211;&nbsp;



i. self-heal &#8211; your test cases heal automatically when there are some minor changes in application layout



ii. Affected resources &#8211; whenever some structures are changes, Testsigma figures out the resources that are impacted and presents them to you. This is done before your test cases start failing. And saves a lot of crucial time for you.



If you agree to one or more points above, then you should start trying out Testsigma.



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When to use Testsigma as a cross-browser testing solution for your organization?

Why Choose Testsigma for Cross Browser Testing?

Both cloud and automation are taking the testing world by storm right now. As businesses are growing, they are relying more and more on cloud automation to fulfill their testing need. In fact, cloud testing is expected to grow to <a href="https://www.marketresearchfuture.com/press-release/cloud-testing-market" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">USD 11 Billion by 2023</a>. And we are talking about only cloud testing here, not cloud computing. Complex testing scenarios, such as cross-browser testing and parallel testing, are more effective when done on the cloud. This is the reason we bring you an entire blog on cloud automation advantages.



The reason is – the cloud provides the required <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/test-environment/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">testing environment </a>effortlessly and even helps to scale up or down as per your business needs.



The digital market growth, Agile, and DevOps are all pushing organizations to adopt cloud-based solutions at lightning speed.



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<div id="toc_container" class="no_bullets">Table Of Contents<ul class="toc_list"><li><a href="#What_is_Cloud_Automation_Testing">1 What is Cloud Automation Testing?</a></li><li><a href="#Role_of_Cloud_Automated_Testing">2 Role of Cloud Automated Testing</a></li><li><a href="#Cloud_Automated_Testing_With_Testsigma">3 Cloud Automated Testing With Testsigma</a></li><li><a href="#Top_8_Cloud_Automation_Advantages_in_Testing">4 Top 8 Cloud Automation Advantages in Testing</a><ul><li><a href="#1_Time_is_money_and_cloud_based_testing_saves_it">4.1 1. Time is money and cloud based testing saves it</a></li><li><a href="#2_Saving_costs_by_cloud_automation_tools">4.2 2. Saving costs by cloud automation tools</a></li><li><a href="#3_Global_access_247_to_perform_automation_testing">4.3 3. Global access 24*7 to perform automation testing</a></li><li><a href="#4_Scalability_at_its_best">4.4 4. Scalability at its best</a></li><li><a href="#5_Integration_options_of_Cloud_based_testing_tools_offer_a_streamlined_and_focused_collaboration">4.5 5. Integration options of Cloud based testing tools offer a streamlined and focused collaboration</a></li><li><a href="#6_Cloud_service_providers_have_a_robust_disaster_recovery">4.6 6. Cloud service providers have a robust disaster recovery</a></li><li><a href="#7_Security_is_always_excessive_until_its_not_enough">4.7 7. Security is always excessive until it’s not enough</a></li><li><a href="#8_Cloud-based_automation_testing_reduces_time_to_market">4.8 8. Cloud-based automation testing reduces time to market</a></li></ul></li><li><a href="#Conclusion">5 Conclusion</a></li></ul></div>
<h2 id="what-is-cloud-automation-testing">What is Cloud Automation Testing?</h2>



Cloud automation testing is the process that utilizes cloud technology and its computing environments to run test cases and validate software under development. The approach helps to speed up the testing process and rapidly execute the test scripts that check for application functionality. You can schedule test runs with a different combination of browsers and operating systems using the cloud. Furthermore, your team can run parallel test cases on the cloud to identify and resolve development bugs, <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/software-stress-testing/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">stress test </a>core systems, and improve the efficiency of the overall QA processes.



One of the cloud automation advantages is leaving redundant tasks to your cloud providers. For instance, running manual <a href="https://testsigma.com/regression-testing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">regression tests</a> takes time, resources, and money to ensure that no existing functionalities break while the new ones are being built. The overall process requires large teams to spend a lot of hours performing tedious work. You can automate all the regression work by integrating your application with the testing suite of your choice through an API. And thus, your cloud solution will handle these monotonous tasks while your team turns its attention toward more meaningful work.



<h2 id="role-of-cloud-automated-testing">Role of Cloud Automated Testing</h2>



Cloud-based automation testing plays a major role in software testing as it speeds up the software testing process compared to traditional test automation methods.



<ul><li>Cloud test automation allows you to create and run tests on the cloud. So you don&#8217;t have to spend time installing and setting up the testing infrastructure.</li><li>It provides a simple sign-in to access the cloud platform for creating and executing tests</li><li>It supports continuous testing, paving the way for rapid software deployment and testing. You can integrate your automated tests into your CI/CD and DevOps pipeline. Testsigma supports 30+ integrations to support continuous testing and delivery and constant releases.</li></ul>



<h2 id="cloud-automated-testing-with-testsigma">Cloud Automated Testing With Testsigma</h2>



Testsigma is a robust platform with powerful test automation features for different application types and offers a user-friendly visual interface that makes automated testing easy and effective. A quick look at how it solves the testing bottlenecks,



<ul><li>Testsigma is a cloud-based low-code test automation platform that allows you to automate web, mobile, desktop, API, and Salesforce testing.</li><li>Test your application on real devices on the cloud to ensure they are responsive, compatible, and functional across different devices, platforms, and browsers. Test your apps across 2000+ real devices and 800+ browser/OS combinations with Testsigma.</li><li>It allows you to test with realistic test data to understand how the application works in real-world conditions. Made easy with automated data-driven testing.</li><li>Offers a codeless approach for creating, executing, and maintaining tests on the cloud.</li></ul>



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<ul><li>You can run multiple tests in parallel across different environments and cut down test execution time.</li><li>Makes test automation more inclusive across different teams like developers, testers, product owners, and stakeholders.</li><li>Zero setup time. A one-click sign-in to access the cloud platform. You don&#8217;t have to spend time on the installation or setup process.</li></ul>



<h2 id="top-8-cloud-automation-advantages-in-testing">Top 8 Cloud Automation Advantages in Testing</h2>



Let us explore the benefits of cloud based test automation in detail:



<h3 id="1-time-is-money-and-cloud-based-testing-saves-it">1. Time is money and cloud based testing saves it</h3>



When the <a href="https://testsigma.com/automated-testing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)">automation testing</a> is performed on the cloud we save time on:



<ul><li>The initial set-up of the environment or devices</li><li>Upgrades, installation and maintenance</li><li>Codeless automation tools, based on the cloud, save coding time</li><li>Reduces overall testing time due to all the above factors</li></ul>



<h3 id="2-saving-costs-by-cloud-automation-tools">2. Saving costs by cloud automation tools</h3>



When cloud-based automation testing tools are used we will be saving costs associated with :



<ul><li>Setting up the in-house infrastructure from scratch</li><li>Regular maintenance and upgrade installation on the devices and environment</li><li>Licensing costs of the associated software</li><li>Configuration is managed by the service provider hence no chance of human error. This removes the cost incurred in reconfiguration and associated rework.</li></ul>



<h3 id="3-global-access-24-7-to-perform-automation-testing">3. Global access 24*7 to perform automation testing</h3>



Want to access and perform automation testing on the go? It is super easy with cloud-based automation tools, login from anywhere, anytime, 24*7. This feature supersedes the in-house test labs dominantly.



With work from home on the rise, remote work and cloud testing is the best combination of today.



<h3 id="4-scalability-at-its-best">4. Scalability at its best</h3>



Let us take an example, a mobile app for e-learning is released on Android devices. So the testing is performed according to the in-depth analysis of the user base, geographies, devices used, etc. The app received a very good response and now will be released on iOS as well.&nbsp;



Consider this whole scenario to be executed in an in-house test lab. The devices will be procured (cost involved here), they will be set up manually, required browsers/ software will be installed manually. 



Finally, the testing can commence, if there is a browser or software update, that will have to be configured again before testing continues. This will be done once for Android and then for iOS for scaling up the test coverage.



The same scenario on a cloud-based automation tool will only require choosing the required environment/device via a few clicks and paying according to the choice made. That&#8217;s it!&nbsp;



No set-up, configuration, or maintenance hassle.



<h3 id="5-integration-options-of-cloud-based-testing-tools-offer-a-streamlined-and-focused-collaboration">5. Integration options of Cloud based testing tools offer a streamlined and focused collaboration</h3>



During <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/remote-working-tips-from-experience/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">remote working</a> or otherwise, a team should be on the same page and work in real-time collaboration. When working in a team, communication is the key to all problems and that is why cloud-based automation testing tools are such a hit. This can work on applications and software that businesses often use like&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nextiva.com/products/small-business-voip.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">VOIPs</a>, custom built apps and any operational software.



The services, resources, artifacts, tasks, defects, reports, reviews, comments, everything is on the cloud and everyone has real-time access to it. Whenever a change is incorporated, the same gets reflected for everyone in the team. Therefore, cloud-based testing is a boon for teams.&nbsp;



Also, such tools allow integration with other tools for more streamlined and focused collaboration among team members e.g, <a href="https://testsigma.com/blog/ci-cd-tools/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CI/CD tools</a>. So everyone involved (such as managers, testers, business analysts, developers, everyone) gets to see the same status of the project.



<h3 id="6-cloud-service-providers-have-a-robust-disaster-recovery">6. Cloud service providers have a robust disaster recovery</h3>



When using a cloud-based automation testing platform, the data related to development and testing is stored across systems on the cloud. The cloud service providers have a robust disaster recovery approach in place. 



They facilitate the storage of huge data and have automated monitoring of the systems on the cloud. Anything that goes haywire will be caught and mended automatically.&nbsp;



Additionally, they have versioning and tracking mechanisms in place to deal with any sort of disaster. This helps in disaster recovery and also for auditing purposes.&nbsp;



If we create a disaster recovery mechanism ourselves for an in-house lab, that is going to be a lot of pain, cost, effort, and time.



<h3 id="7-security-is-always-excessive-until-it-s-not-enough">7. Security is always excessive until it’s not enough</h3>



This is a quote by Robbie Sinclair, which depicts that it is better to understand the importance of security before it is broken. However, cloud-based automation testing has been under scrutiny when performed on shared cloud/resources. 



But service providers are well aware of this and they provide strict and safe methods of authentication and authorization to the users.



The security is taken care of by:



<ul><li>Identity and Access Management(IAM) of its users. Roles are created and restricted access is provided to the users based on their roles.</li></ul>



<ul><li>Multi-Factor Authorization(MFA)</li></ul>



<ul><li>Monitoring the security pitfalls, e.g. AWS CloudWatch</li></ul>



<ul><li>Data scanning, monitoring to recognize sensitive data, and fixing the cloud in case of any security issues sensed. e.g. AWS Macie</li></ul>



<h3 id="8-cloud-based-automation-testing-reduces-time-to-market">8. Cloud-based automation testing reduces time to market</h3>



Undoubtedly, cloud-based automation testing reduces time to market. We have saved time on many instances:



<ul><li>Setup</li><li>Maintenance</li><li>Test script writing if the tool is codeless such as <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" href="https://testsigma.com/" target="_blank">Testsigma</a></li></ul>



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<ul><li>Upgrades to the devices and software</li><li>Reporting</li><li>Test case execution since tests can run parallelly 24*7</li></ul>



Due to all these reasons, the time to market is decreased considerably when compared to in-house labs. This ensures that the product is going to be in the market for the long run because it hit the market earlier than its competitors. Also, the good quality of the product plays an irreplaceable part in the success.



<h2 id="conclusion">Conclusion</h2>



With all the mentioned cloud automation advantages in testing, it is clear what the winner is here. Both cloud and automation are here to stay. And along with different tools available in the market, businesses can decide which one to choose that does the work for them.



There are several code-based cloud automation tools that offer more benefits to technically sound professionals. Many codeless cloud automation advantages are present for non-technical people as well. Testsigma is the latter cloud-powered automation testing tool that is easy to use by everyone in your company. If you know English, then you can readily write and run test cases in our tool.



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