Beta testing is one of the most important aspects of software development, though its often overlooked.

The purpose of all software testing is to ensure that the application meets quality standards and it functions as it was intended. There are typically two forms of testing utilized: alpha testing and beta testing.

Alpha testing is simulated or actual operational testing by potential users or, most oftenly, quality personnel inside of the organization. Alpha testing generally catches many of the bugs and initial flaws with the software before it enters beta testing.

Beta testing allows a limited audience to test the software in “real-world” scenarios. The main purpose of the beta is to gain feedback from this limited audience on the usability, errors, pitfalls or other valuable points of the software. It is through this testing that several new versions, generally referred to as beta versions, of the software are released. Between initial scope and the final version of the software package, there may be several beta versions of the software; meaning that the initial scope of the software changed several times to accommodate the needs of the target audience. Without these valuable tests, the software may not meet the needs of the audience and ultimately fail.

At Mega Input Data Services, Inc., we thoroughly test all software applications to ensure our 15 points of excellence, meet all quality checks by our customers, and their intended audiences. If you would like to see what we can do for you, please contact us at your convenience.

Diversity. It is the new “buzz word” around the campfire. In the news, company billboards, HR portals, you name it, the word diversity is there.

The “business case for diversity”, as it is often phrased, is that in a global and diverse marketplace, a company whose staff embrace ethnic representation and gender composition which mirrors the demographics of the marketplace it serves is better equipped to thrive in that marketplace than a company whose appearance is out of step with its market’s appearance [Wikepedia Quote].

So, as a major corporation, are you able to track your minority participation to ensure you are a diverse supplier? Are you able to ensure that you have a diverse workforce? As I minority company, are you able to communicate with major corporations to let them know more about you? If the answers to these questions arent an immediate ‘yes’, then you may need a little assistance in succeeding with your diversity efforts! And of course, we have the perfect solution for you.

Mega Input Data Services, Inc., is please to announce DiversityAssist™ , a new web application that will allow businesses to communicate with a diverse pool of suppliers and job candidates! Through its unique design, DiversityAssist allows for:

• Online Collaboration
• Â Job Opportunity Listing
• Connection sharing

and much, much more!

Today, we at Mega Input Data Services, Inc. are pleased to announce that we have been certified by the Indiana Business Diversity Council.

This is an exciting opportunity for us and we look forward to working and partnering with WBE/MBE/DBE businesses as well as major corporations and companies!