Many automation strategies fail because of inherent failures to identify key considerations for pursuing at times a limited benefit realisation component of most projects. For test automation strategies to have a long term RoI, careful consideration of the applicable pros and cons are needed and a commitment is required to warrant such an investment. They include:
+Commitment to receive ongoing stakeholder and sponsor funding for maintenance and upkeep of test plans/test scenarios, test data,review of functional specifications, test environments
+Identification of applicable scenarios for automation based on RoI i.e. one off Vs repeatability
+Stability of code. Suitability and fit for purpose
+Multi-vendor teams – loose contractual obligations & KPIs, fragmented ownership (roles & responsibilities), batch dependencies & support, time zone differences, root cause analysis, hand off’s etc.
+Automation tools investment
+Policies, processes and procedures adherence
+Auditability
+Technology Roadmap
+N+ to N+1 transaction touch points
+Defined Processes & Procedures
