The success of any software deployment hinges on how well the testing is planned and executed. With OTS, our client not only launched confidently—they built a comprehensive, long-term foundation for smarter, faster, and more reliable system testing.
Client
Electrical Power Generator
Challenge
A leading energy company, embarked on a major systems initiative to implement a new Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) platform using Eka, along with Optimus’ Gas EDI adaptor to facilitate automated data exchange with NatGasHub. This dual implementation was a critical step toward streamlining trading operations, improving data integrity, and enhancing end-to-end transaction visibility. However, like many modern system rollouts, the initiative faced challenges common to complex enterprise technology deployments—namely, the absence of a structured testing strategy, no existing test cases, and a lack of tools to ensure accuracy, traceability, and audit readiness. That’s where Optimus Testing Solution (OTS) stepped in.
Solution
Optimus Testing Solution (OTS) offered a fully integrated, user-friendly platform—alongside deep consulting expertise—to bring clarity and control to the testing process. Here’s how we helped:
Strategic Foundation
- Built the test strategy and planning framework using our standardized documentation and approach.
- Identified all test types needed (functional, UAT, regression), created a timeline, and aligned tools and environments to each phase.
Test Library Development
- Developed meaningful, reusable test scripts based on system requirements, creating a centralized repository for current and future testing needs.
- Delivered a system-agnostic baseline of foundational scripts, making future upgrades and system changes easier to validate.
User Experience & Engagement
- The system was intuitive and professional, which encouraged active engagement from business users.
- Enabled true end-to-end testing with handoffs across roles (e.g., trader > scheduler > risk > settlement), mimicking real-life operational flow.
- Allowed users to review and validate scripts before execution, reducing errors and missed scenarios.
Real-Time Visibility & Control
- Powerful dashboard reporting allowed for instant insights into testing progress and results.
- Defect tracking and test result management were streamlined, eliminating confusion and improving audit readiness.
- Retesting and regression testing became frictionless; new test runs could be launched instantly using existing libraries.
Consulting Value
- Optimus didn’t just provide a tool—we brought years of testing experience to lead the process, saving our client from months of setup and trial-and-error.
- Our team accelerated value realization, enabling the client to focus on execution rather than struggling to configure a system on their own.
Result
The result was a fully validated, audit-ready system—and a satisfied client empowered with better tools and processes for long-term success.
- All test scenarios passed, validating functional requirements across Eka and Gas EDI configurations.
- Deployment stayed on track, with no post-go-live showstoppers.
- The team was aligned, confident, and accountable, with clear insights and structured workflows.
- Our client is now set up to handle future testing cycles (like upgrades or system changes) with ease.
Key Takeaway
The success of any system deployment hinges on how well the testing is planned and executed. A thoughtful test strategy can mean the difference between a smooth go-live and a costly, reputation-damaging failure.
OTS brought structure, insight, and confidence to a process that’s often chaotic. The result?
A successful implementation—and a long-term testing capability that the client now owns.
