The Accelerator™ Testing and Documentation Suite for SAP is a pre-built, automated testing system that allows you to significantly reduce or even eliminate pulling in end users or IT staff to perform new implementation or on-going functional testing. This includes testing for patches, hot packs, upgrades, as well as technology stack upgrades or modifications. The Accelerator™ does this by automating the majority of T-code test cases previously performed by hand for versions 4.6c through ECC 6.0. Extensive testing of both functional processes and data can now be scheduled and run in a fully un-attended mode, significantly decreasing testing cycles, while simultaneously increasing testing coverage and reducing go-live risk. The Accelerator™ also thoroughly documents all testing performed and results achieved, providing information for SOX and audit compliance reporting with no additional cost. Through the addition of the Accelerator’s™ Documentation Engine™, this reporting can be expanded to include the automated creation of training manuals, UAT testing documentation, regulatory compliance reporting, as well as fully custom reports. The Accelerator™ offers a compelling ROI that allows you to do much more with less, allowing personnel to be freed for higher priority activities.

The Accelerator™ for SAP is built using all-new 3rd Generation (3G) automated testing technology. This technology enables existing functional testing teams and personnel by eliminating the programming languages of prior automated testing tools, removing the need to acquire or contract for expensive, specialized testing personnel. In addition, the Accelerator’s™ 3G automated test case generator, cFactory™, allows the Accelerator to be easily extended to cover customizations, unique business processes and even non-SAP or in-house custom applications.

The Accelerator™ incorporates a number of features designed specifically to increase testing coverage while reducing cost, time and risk. These include:

• Pre-Built Automated Test Cases
  The Accelerator™ includes pre-automated test cases covering most T-codes and modules right out of the shrinkwrap. This means that the Accelerator™ can be implemented by typically just 2 individuals in a matter of a few weeks, delivering the benefits of full test automation without destroying existing project timelines and with compelling ROI.
  
  
• cFactory™: Fully Automatic Creation of Automated Tests
  By using cFactory™, the Accelerator’s 3G automated test case generation platform, you can create new automated test components and test cases for SAP and non-SAP systems simply by aiming cFactory™ at the screens that you want automation for. cFactory™ creates the new tests automatically, and without the need for programming or recording.
  
  
• Data-Driven Testing Technology
  The Accelerator™ incorporates 3G data-driven technology based upon the ubiquitous MS Excel platform. The Accelerator’s™ TDMS™ data management system reads your test cases, and with a single mouse click auto-creates data sheets to hold your testing data. These sheets include visual layout technology, allowing business analysts or subject matter experts to simply enter the data that they want to use for testing. This data is read by the Accelerator™, which automatically re-configures the flow of the test cases to properly utilize the testing data.
  
  
• Keyword-Driven Test Automation
  The Accelerator’s™ 3G technology replaces the programming languages of prior test automation tools with non-technical, keyword-driven components. Using simple drag-and-drop processes, users can create or modify their own automated testing and without the need for extensive training or technical skills.
  
  
• Visual Tracking of Test Results
  The Accelerator™ automatically tracks and records all details of every test runs, right down to the individual fields and buttons on each form. A full visual history of each run is stored as well, allowing troubleshooters or auditors to easily see how the application looked at each stage of the testing process.
  
  
• Enterprise Test Management Scheduling
  The Accelerator includes an enterprise integration test scheduler, allowing a central testing manager or team to schedule and coordinate different end-to-end integrations tests to run in a given time window. This allows organizations to maximize the use of system resources while still meeting individual team needs.
  
  

The Accelerator™ for SAP is built upon HP Software’s Quality Management foundation, including Quality Center, QuickTest Professional and Business Process Testing. In addition to automated functional testing, HP also offers a broad range of Quality Management and Operational tools for the E-Business Suite. Additional information is available on the HP website.

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