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tiQtoQ agrees new collaboration with Cardiff Rugby
tiQtoQ are pleased to have agreed a new technical and commercial collaboration with one of the world’s leading rugby brands, Cardiff Rugby.
Supporting International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women that tiQtoQ is proud to support
Harry’s Work Experience Week at tiQtoQ
Recently fifteen year old Harry joined us for a week’s work experience as a software tester. Here are his thoughts.
tiQtoQ Finalists for Prestigious Awards
We are delighted to announce that we have been selected as finalists for two awards in the prestigious Cardiff Life Awards 2024
tiQtoQ appoints new People Director
We are thrilled to announce that Sarah Young has joined tiQtoQ as our new People Director.
Regression Testing: How to Do It Right
In software development, ensuring the quality and functionality of an application after changes is crucial. This is regression testing
tiQtoQ Merges with Mewstone Consultants
tiQtoQ has merged with Mewstone Consultants enhancing our team and enabling us to leverage our combined skills. We will continue to operate under the tiQtoQ name.
Merry Christmas 2023!
Everyone at tiQtoQ wishes you a Merry Christmas 2023!
tiQtoQ’s Christmas Celebration
We were delighted to welcome our team from across the UK to Cardiff last week for our annual company Christmas party.
Usability Testing: Quantifying the Interface
Usability Testing ensures that an interface is more than just aesthetically pleasing—it must be functional, efficient, and accessible
tiQtoQ & RedCortex announce Strategic Partnership
tiQtoQ has agreed a strategic partnership with RedCortex to combine our unique strengths to offer an enhanced service to our clients.
User Acceptance Testing: 5 Tips for Success
For a successful software launch the UAT phase requires effective planning and execution. What steps can we take to achieve this? Here are our five tips for success
Venture into Tech: Graduates Bootcamp Video Highlights
Watch our tiQtoQ CEO Pete Jones and CTO Paul Gitsham as they meet with new grads at Venture Graduates networking event for their Data, Digital and Cyber Bootcamp
What to Look for in Good Automation Frameworks
In today’s tech landscape, automation is not a luxury; it’s a necessity. Making the right choice of automation frameworks can be daunting.
Cyber Essentials Plus Certification Secured by tiQtoQ
We’re delighted to announce we’ve secured the Cyber Essentials Plus certification to further demonstrate our commitment to cyber security
tiQtoQ connects to new talent at Venture Graduates networking event
Last Friday members of tiQtoQ’s senior leadership team attended a “speed-networking” event in Cardiff hosted by The Big Learning Company and Venture Graduates.
Team Day: Doughnuts and DisQo
We were delighted to be able to host some of the team at our Newport headquarters last week for doughnuts and DISQO talk
The Role of Cloud Computing in Modern Software Testing
Cloud Computing has been quietly revolutionising the software testing industry. We take a look at its impact.
Beyond Bug Hunting: A Guide to Modern QA Practices
We look at how modern QA practices have moved beyond traditional bug hunting and are now deeply integrated into all phases of the development process.
Can AI automate accessibility testing?
Can artificial intelligence’s ability to judge context in content be a game changer in the world of accessibility testing ?
tiQtoQ partners with FinTech Wales
We at tiQtoQ are thrilled to share our new partnership with Fintech Wales. This not-for-profit is dedicated to elevating Welsh FinTech by fostering talent, facilitating connections, and bolstering the sector’s ecosystem.
Utilising the Customer to Drive Software Quality Assurance
The ultimate arbiter of whether a piece of software “is good” is the end user. In what ways can we draw on the customer’s feedback to improve the overall usability and quality of the product?
tiQtoQ in New Partnership with Software Test Leader Qualitrix
It’s our pleasure to announce that we’ve joined forces with Qualitrix, a global leader in software testing.
Why Your Business Should Choose a Consultancy for Software Testing
Why use a software testing consultancy? In today's business environment, the use of software applications for a myriad of tasks is more prevalent than ever. As a result, software testing now plays a critical role in ensuring that these essential pieces of software...
Cyber Essentials Certification Achieved
tiQtoQ is pleased to announce it has gained Cyber Essentials certification demonstrating our commitment to robust data security.
Using ChatGPT in Software Testing
Six months ago we published an article about artificial intelligence in software testing and outlined in broad terms how it might be used and what advantages it might bring. The article concluded “AI is still in its early stages of development and it will take some...
Testimonial From Vysiion
We were received this great testimonial from Vysiion regarding the services and support tiQtoQ has provided to them.
Waterfall vs Agile Development: Finding the Perfect Balance
For many years enterprises have been moving away from the classic waterfall approach to software project management and embracing the agile ethos. While agile has many benefits, the waterfall approach isn’t dead, and in fact, in the right circumstances a synergy with agile can prove the perfect project management approach.
tiQtoQ helps volunteer coaches keep warm!
tiQtoQ were delighted to help the volunteer coaches at Caerau Ely RFC Mini & Juniors keep warm on the touchline while coaching with these sponsored VX3 winter coats.
Testimonial From IQE
We were delighted to receive a wonderful testimonial from IQE regarding the services and support we have provided to them.
Applying ISO Quality Management Principles to Software Testing
What are the Quality Management Principles? The International Standards Organisation defines seven quality management principles to help businesses and organisations ensure they meet customer and stakeholder needs and abide by any relevant regulatory frameworks. These...
What is Behaviour Driven Development and How Does it Work?
Behaviour Driven Development, or BDD, is a software development methodology that has gained significant traction in recent years. What is BDD, where did it come from and what does it offer the test team? Test Driven Development BDD evolved from Test Driven...
Software Testing & The Internet of Things
With the advent of the Internet of Things, or IOT, an entirely new landscape has emerged for the software testing professional. The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of physical objects that are connected to the internet. These objects can include devices,...
tiQtoQ Top Tips for new Software Testers
A couple of weeks ago we posted a survey about our “top tips” for people just starting out in their software testing careers. How did we choose our top four for the poll? And what exactly do each of the options mean? First of all, we asked all the great testers that...
How Artificial Intelligence will change the way we work in Software Testing
Software testing is now a fundamental software development process that helps ensure the quality of software products and systems. However, it can be a time-consuming and expensive endeavour. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to change the way we work in...
When can software test automation be a mistake?
In a business environment where speed needs to be maximised and costs minimised it is all too tempting to think that increased automated testing can be a solution to these demands. We have all encountered situations where due to these pressures, the call for more...
Leadership in Software Quality Assurance
Software Quality Assurance has transitioned from a barely tolerated overhead to an integral part of the the software development lifecycle. How do we lead in this new pan organisational space?
Cyber Security & Software Testing – Getting The Basics Right
Security testing has now become a primary concern for both businesses in both the private and public sector and is highlighted by the significant budget now given over to this area of testing. The intention of this testing is to reveal flaws in security mechanisms and...
The Quality Assurance Integration Challenge
Aligning your QA strategy across multiple teams, suppliers, platforms and processes is difficult but non-technical integration is key. With the ever-growing complexity of the system landscape in all areas of industry, the multiple integrating technologies,...
Static Testing – The Six Basic Criteria for Success
When we undertake static testing, what are the criteria we should apply to each artifact? There are six basic criteria we recommend for static testing. These can be applied to any artifact subject to this level of testing, and provide an objective measurement of the...
Be agile & dynamic but don’t forget ‘static’ software testing
Static testing will identify defects earlier in the development lifecycle but also reduce the number of unwelcome change requests. Why Static Testing? We hear a daily push within the software testing world of 'agility', 'deliver at pace', 'speed of delivery', 'teams...
Continuous Improvement and the Root Cause of Defects
Continuous Improvement - the benefits of root cause analysing defects to death! When projects come under pressure to deliver to plan, budget or quality experience shows there is rarely an appetite for learning the lessons of failure. Project teams drive to overcome...
