Virtualization of Test Labs

Frank Lanciotto shares his experience with Aetna's creation of "world class" quality testing platforms using virtual technology in conjunction with physical devices. Aetna's Quality Assurance Lab, which uses virtual technology in both server and desktop environments, has transformed from 95 percent physical test devices in 2009 to only 25 percent today. The rise in virtualization to the 75 percent level has benefited their organization with lower costs and better process management, accommodating increased testing needs worldwide and avoiding licensing issues due to the location of the physical devices or software. Frank shares how Aetna used virtualization to integrate its reservation and administrative management systems for all test devices. By continuing to expand its virtual test lab program, Aetna will be able to provide more and different testing platforms for its testers, enabling them to significantly support Aetna's drive toward zero defects. Learn from Aetna's successes and mistakes to accelerate your test lab's path to virtualization.