| | June 20166CIOReviewAs software companies are pushed to their limits to roll out products quickly, Quality Assurance (QA) is taking a hit. With all the noise around agile development and rapid release of new features, end-users are ultimately bearing the brunt of a subpar code. From Toyota's string of vehicle recalls to Microsoft OneDrive's shoddy syncing feature, shortcomings in quality are pervasive across the industry landscape. Remember Apple's Maps debacle, the crippling bugs of iOS 8.0.1, and even the more recent iOS 9.3 that was ridden with problems for older devices? While the tech giants eventually squash the bugs, these niggles could've been non-existent right off the bat, had the QA teams been more vigilant and didn't drop the ball. QA and testing cannot take a backseat; for its repercussions will quickly be visible in the bottom line. In the wake of the rapid digital transformation, organizations are now making every effort to level the scales by placing greater emphasis on QA.This has instigated an evolution of QA and testing practices--utilizing emerging technologies and injecting creativity to enhance customer value, while remaining competitive. In particular, as the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to witness skyrocketing adoption, it is paramount that QA practices evolve--any slack can turn out to be catastrophic, as evident now with hindsight. A rigorous level of QA is imperative if the advancements in the IoT domain are to be devoid of security and quality lapses. Automation is a key component in this transformation that can ensure that "quality" is not left behind in the grand scheme of things.As the QA and software testing landscape continues to tread down the road toward automation, configuration management tools like Chef and Puppet have emerged as catalysts for enterprises. Amid the evolving technology arena that calls for the most meticulous QA practices, CIOReview presents its Quality Assurance Special Edition featuring innovative solutions and insights from industry-thought leaders.We hope this edition is a valuable companion to your QA undertakings. Let us know your thoughts.Jeevan George Managing Editoreditor@cioreview.comEditorialRestoring Faith in QACopyright © 2016 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.CIOReviewJUNE - 20 - 2016Mailing AddressCIOReview44790 S. Grimmer Blvd Suite 202, Fremont, CA 94538T:510.402.1463, F:510-894-8405 JUNE - 20 - 2016, Vol 05 SE 41 Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to CIOReviewVisit www.cioreview.com QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALCIOReviewEditorial StaffSalesT:510.565.7627Aaron Pierce Ava GarciaSarah FernandesAlex D'SouzaJoshua ParkerUrmi SenguptaDennis Peterdennis@cioreview.comVisualizersStephen ThomasManaging EditorJeevan GeorgeAjay K das
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