Test Data Management - A Process Framework

 

Test Data Management, a service that caters to the various data needs for development/enhancement/maintenance and testing of applications, plays a vital role in the IT system of any organization. An increasing number of organizations are requesting “Test Data Management” as a managed, centralized IT service from its vendors, mainly with the objectives of realizing cost benefits, reduced time-to-market and improved quality of the end-product. However, Test Data Management is not as simple as it seems at first glance and comes with its own set of challenges. The intent of this paper is to discuss the challenges and typical practices in providing Test Data Management services, and share a process solution that addresses the challenges.