Beta Testing Beta tests are the opportunity to uncover any major problems or issues before final release. They can be used to make mandatory changes to the implementation or provide supporting materials such as documentation or web support pages. In addition, beta testing is a good source of information for the next version of the product. Get Trained! Key benefits Find the big "gotchas" before final release The first "real" customers are using the product in their own environment Gain useful data instead of just a checkmark in product development process How it works Determine issues to be addressed in Beta Determine how to find and recruit the "right" Beta testers Prepare materials for Beta test Deploy materials Have one-on-one contact with a subset of the Beta testers Collect data on an ongoing basis Analyze and synthesize results To Our Approach Design Technologies Portland, OR Copyright © 2008 by Design Technologies