Advisory
Unlock the full potential of your software testing ecosystem with Tescom’s Advisory service. Whether you’re building a test strategy from scratch, establishing a centralised Testing Centre of Excellence (CoE), or diving deep into niche software testing areas like automation or performance, our seasoned and experienced consultants are here to guide you every step of the way.
Why Choose Tescom Advisory?
- Expertise at your fingertips
Access insights from senior testing consultants with years of end-to-end experience across domains such as functional, automation, performance, and usability testing.
- Tailored guidance for your context
Receive bespoke advice, whether it’s defining your test strategy, creating a Testing CoE framework, or optimising testing pipelines.
- Accelerate your maturity journey
Fast-track your testing processes by implementing industry best practices: reducing risks, improving efficiency, and enhancing quality outcomes.
- Flexible engagement models
Choose from one-off consultations, multi-session advisory packages, or embedded advisory support within your team for sustained impact.
What We Advise On
Test Strategy & Planning
Frameworks, risk-based approaches, shift-left/continuous testing integration, and aligning testing with agile/dev-ops workflows.Testing Centre of Excellence (CoE)
Governance models, organisational roles, tooling roadmaps, training plans, and operational KPIs.Automation Testing
Framework design, tool selection, ROI-driven implementation, maintenance best practices, and scaling automation.Performance Testing
Load, stress, and scalability testing strategies; infrastructure readiness; performance tuning and monitoring.Specialised Testing Areas
Tailored advice around API testing, security testing, usability, accessibility, compliance, and more… leveraging our deep bench of domain specialists.
How It Works
Initial Consultation
Understanding your current testing ecosystem, challenges, and business goals.Needs Assessment
We assess maturity levels, tooling, team skills, test coverage, and project delivery patterns.Advisory Plan
Develop a prioritised roadmap covering strategy, CoE setup, tooling, skills, or specific testing domain improvements.Collaborative Execution
Engage in workshops, working sessions, reviews, or embedded guidance to bring the plan to life.Continuous Refinement
We help you adapt the roadmap based on real-world outcomes, shifting needs, or evolving project demands.
Benefits At A Glance
| Benefits | Impact |
| Strategic direction | Align testing with business objectives, improve coverage & ROI |
| Operational efficiency | Eliminate bottlenecks, reduce rework, and streamline resource usage |
| Long-term sustainability | Build internal competence, CoE maturity, and resilient testing culture |
| Risk mitigation | Identify gaps early, strengthen governance, and build quality confidence |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is “Advisory” in software testing?
A: Advisory is a specialised service where senior consultants provide expert guidance on test strategy, test automation, CoE structure, performance tuning, and more, driving maturity and efficiency in your testing lifecycle.
Q: Who benefits most from Advisory?
A: Organisations building or scaling testing capabilities, teams without a formal testing strategy, or those seeking domain-specific improvements (like automation or performance testing) will find this service invaluable.
Q: How is this different from Tescom’s existing testing services?
A: Existing services (like Functional, Automation, Cyber Security or Performance testing) are execution-focused. They run your tests. The Advisory service, by contrast, prioritises strategic design, governance, and capability-building.
Q: Can you customise the Advisory engagements?
A: Absolutely. We offer one-off consults, multi-session programs, embedded adviser support, and tailored workshops. Each is aligned with your business context and objectives.
Q: How long does an Advisory engagement typically last?
A: Engagements vary, from a brief 1-day strategy session, to 6-month CoE set-up projects. We are flexible and can tailor the duration to your goals and team readiness.
Q: What outcomes can we expect?
A: A clear, executable roadmap; structured testing governance; robust automation/performance strategies; empowered internal teams; and better testing ROI.