MANUAL TESTING
Yello improves customer loyalty through in-sprint testing and end-to-end monitoring
By taking over various testing activities, our product teams were relieved and the entire development process was accelerated.
Henrik Erhardt
Product Lead – Yello App
Durch die Übernahme verschiedener Testaktivitäten wurden unsere Produktteams entlastet und der gesamte Entwicklungsprozess beschleunigt.
Henrik Erhardt
Product Lead – Yello App
We know the challenges of the energy industry in QA and software & UX testing
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Energy supply, grid operators & regional providers
Utilities, grid operators and regional providers face numerous challenges when it comes to driving digitalization, modernizing outdated systems and integrating new technologies while maintaining high security standards and software reliability requirements. These demands require flexible, scalable QA methods to ensure a reliable service. Particularly relevant topics for the industry include the switch to cloud-based billing systems, system migrations, the implementation of dynamic electricity prices and the integration of smart meter technologies. We optimize processes in the energy services industry by making booking routes and registrations more efficient by uncovering errors and potential. We also support data migrations and the relaunch of digital platforms to ensure a smooth transition and use. Our focus is on comprehensive test management, the implementation of test automation and agile testing to ensure quality and security in complex processes such as dynamic electricity pricing models and cloud migrations.
Renewable energies, smart grids & PV systems
The energy transition requires innovative digital solutions - from smart grids and dynamic electricity tariffs to the seamless integration of photovoltaic systems. At the same time, companies in the renewable energy sector are facing particular challenges: Load peaks must be managed reliably, billing systems require maximum precision and customer portals must offer intuitive user experiences. We use usability tests for PV monitoring apps to guarantee intuitive use for end customers. In addition, test automation for real-time data analysis ensures that the correct processing and presentation of energy yield data works.
Smart Energy & IoT integrations
The Internet of Things (IoT) is also placing new demands on quality assurance in the energy sector. Smart meters and IoT applications in particular, which enable communication between devices and systems, play a key role in modern energy supply. We offer solutions for optimizing IoT processes and smart meter systems in order to reduce sources of error and improve data acquisition. Our test management includes tests for smart meters, ensuring communication between devices and systems and integration into cloud platforms. We also rely on test automation and end2end testing to accelerate quality assurance and ensure seamless communication between IoT applications and smart meters. We also use multi-device testing to ensure functionality and connectivity on many different smartphones.
E-mobility and charging infrastructure
E-mobility and the associated charging infrastructure must function smoothly, ensure correct billing and link all systems together. These requirements require precise, scalable QA methods to guarantee efficient and error-free use of e-mobility solutions. We offer tests to ensure the functionality and compatibility of charging infrastructure, backend systems and billing systems. We also check mobile apps and user interfaces through usability tests and analyze dynamic charging prices through load tests. We also test the interoperability of e-mobility platforms and the roaming functions between different charging providers. When testing charging stations, we test the interoperability between different vehicle models, charging infrastructure and the associated apps, with our QA teams using comprehensive test procedures on a wide range of devices. An important part of our testing is the integration test, which ensures that all systems work together seamlessly. Here, individual components such as charging points, backend systems and mobile apps are tested as an overall solution in order to identify errors in communication or data transfer between the systems at an early stage.
Process optimization and consulting
By precisely analyzing and adapting booking routes and registrations for energy-related services (electricity, gas, wallboxes, PV systems), we increase efficiency and reduce sources of error along the entire value chain.
Release and
test management
Our release and test management ensures that all software versions are thoroughly tested before they go live. We ensure that no risks are taken when introducing new technologies and that operations remain stable. We also support the implementation of test management tools and take on the creation and maintenance of test plans.
Test setup and
test fixtures
In our IoT workshop, we start with the setup for all test runs. We adapt to the respective requirements of the IoT product and find a solution for testing the interaction of hardware and software components.
When introducing new IoT systems, such as smart metering platforms, we ensure the secure and smooth migration of existing data and integration into cloud-based systems such as Powercloud.
Test automation for
complex processes
In order to test dynamic electricity prices or complex billing processes, we rely on test automation to accelerate quality assurance and identify sources of error in real time. We use the following tools:
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- End2End tests: ensure that smart meters and IoT applications communicate reliably and seamlessly with each other across all systems
- Performance and load tests: Simulate for network management systems, smart grids or peak loads in real time
- API-Tests: Guarantee error-free communication between energy management platforms and grid operators.
We also have experience in the combined methodology of test automation in the IoT area. See our case study with Rotronic.
PRECISION IN EVERY PHASE
Manual testing for the energy sector
Thorough manual testing is crucial, especially for complex systems. We test user interfaces and check all relevant functions and processes to ensure that software is stable and error-free. We have experience with missing test environments and data and help with implementation. We have also successfully supported (ERP) system conversions. We focus on checking user flows, testing process flows and detecting functional errors that affect operations.
EFFICIENCY AT THE TOUCH OF A BUTTON
Test automation for the energy sector
In an environment with regular software maintenance requirements, efficient test automation is essential. We use various tools and technologies to automate recurring test sequences quickly and reliably. We focus on the development of test suites that cover all relevant processes and functions of the software. Our test automation helps to identify errors more quickly, shorten test cycles and increase quality at the same time.
OPTIMIZING THE USER EXPERIENCE
User testing for
the energy sector
When introducing new software and digital products, such as a photovoltaic system or wallbox, it is crucial to understand the actual needs and expectations of end users. We carry out user tests to check usability from the end user's perspective. We rely on usability tests and UX optimizations in which real users interact with the applications and identify potential problems or opportunities for improvement. Customer facing is at the forefront in order to continuously improve the user experience.
You have questions due to QA and software testing?
We are looking forward to hear from you and to help you with your individual challenge in testing.
