Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I use Shasta QA instead of going offshore?
Does Shasta QA use the services of any nearshore or offshore companies?
What services does Shasta QA offer?
Does Shasta QA have experience with service-oriented architectures (SOA)?
Q. Can Shasta QA’s methodologies be utilized within an organization that uses Agile/Scrum development methodologies?
A. Shasta QA’s proven Quality Assurance methodologies have been successfully utilized within organizations using Agile/Scrum, Waterfall and other development methodologies.
Q. Why should I use Shasta QA instead of going offshore?
A. Shasta QA eliminates the hidden costs of offshore outsourcing. As your OurSourcingTM Partner, Shasta QA:
- Becomes an extension of your team instead of operating autonomously with its own priorities
- Shares your goals and strives to achieve them versus pursuing its own objectives
- Adapts to your development environment enabling seamless integration of its proven QA methodologies
- Contributes team players
- Has Silicon Valley experience
- Shares your cultural and business norms, making it easier to work together
- Shares your business day or time zone, eliminating as much as 12 hours of delay in even basic communication
- Is honest and transparent in all interactions, favoring open communication over the fear of giving offense
- Regularly visits with you on location, rather than offering a long distance relationship
- Protects your intellectual property by performing all work here instead of exposing it to risk by subcontracting work to nearshore or offshore entities
Q. Does Shasta QA use the services of any nearshore or offshore companies?
A. Shasta QA is committed to economic development in rural America and never subcontracts work to nearshore or offshore entities.
Q. What services does Shasta QA offer?
A. Shasta QA offers these services:
- Software Testing
- Test Management
- Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V)
- Technical Documentation
See Our Services for more details.
Q. Does Shasta QA have experience with service-oriented architectures (SOA)?
A. Yes, Shasta QA completed projects involving service-oriented architectures.
Q. Does Shasta QA offer automated testing?
Yes, Shasta QA offers automated testing as part of its comprehensive suite of testing services. See Software Testing for more details.