Digital transformation and IoT creating greater need for software that works together

Skyward Apps (Skyward), a software developer specializing in large-scale data integration, is introducing a Software Integration Testing Service for early diagnosis of problems between software systems. Skyward’s experience has shown that companies can cut 10-40% of unnecessary costs and delays when testing is not done early in the software integration process.

The importance of interoperability, or software systems that work together, is paramount as companies modernize their technologies to work seamlessly across systems, platforms and devices. Given the scope and complexity of the technical challenge, software integration testing can avoid significant expense.

“With the explosive growth of IoT, it’s no longer one device sharing data with another, but one device sharing data with a legion of others,” said Skyward Managing Director Nicholas Elliott. “The complexity of making sure that two or more systems can work together in the same environment, devices can send and receive data, and that data is handled correctly requires uncommon experience.”

Software integration testing provides an immediate flag to pinpoint the source of the defect and correct it before the root cause becomes more difficult to isolate. Early diagnosis can mean the difference between two hours and two weeks.

Founded in 2012, Skyward contracts with regional, national and global organizations to unify software systems, manage complex data integrations, and develop custom web applications and interactive mobile apps. Skyward also has a Location Intelligence Practice that leverages GIS data to create maps used in precision agriculture, natural resources management, transportation and structural engineering.

For more information, contact Marjorie Valin at mvalin@skywardapps.com.