Software Testing Services

Take the hard work out of software selection

Software quality is crucial to most companies in the world. Process management depends on it. So it stands to reason that evidence of quality is high on a company’s list of requirements. Software providers need to show clear evidence of product quality to stand a chance of winning contracts.

TÜV SÜD can give your products the edge when a company is at the point of decision. We do so by testing and certifying the functional, ergonomic and technical aspects of your software. This includes data protection and data security. Our software quality is a range of services that supports you as a software developer throughout all phases of a product's lifecycle. With our expert evaluation and testing processes, you’ll be able to distinguish yourself from your competitors and establish a successful market position.

Clients such as Buhl Data / WISO Sparbuch already benefit from our Software Quality services. For them, our services form the basis of confidence and trust that is ultimately convincing companies in their purchasing decisions. We can do the same for you.

Partner with TÜV SÜD. We make it even easier for companies to choose you as their software provider.

Your software testing partner for

• Technical evaluation on requirements for the implementation of software quality
• Testing, evaluation, auditing and verification throughout the complete lifecycle of a software product
• Certification (including issuance of a certification mark and a certificate)
• Preparation of data security reports
• Testing the functionality of accounting software, verification of compliance with the generally accepted principles of computerised accounting systems (GoBS)
• Testing the functionality, usability and data security of apps
• Services related to the depositing of software source codes with TÜV SÜD’s Software Escrow

Testing services that give you the advantage

Software functionality

Test criteria based on the ISO 25051 standard “software engineering – software product quality requirements and evaluation (SQuaRE) – requirements for quality of commercial off-the shelf (COTS) software product and instructions for testing”.

Among others quality characteristics, testing focuses on:

• Correctness of functions
• Consistency
• Reliability and robustness
• Documentation (completeness, correctness and consistency)
• Test procedure, quality assurance

Software usability

Test criteria in accordance with the EN ISO 9241 series of standards “ergonomics of human-system interaction”, particularly part 110 Dialogue principles”.

Among others quality characteristics, testing focuses on:

• Adequacy
• Conformity with user expectations
• Self-descriptiveness
• Suitability for learning
• Controllability
• Error tolerance
• Suitability for individualisation
• Effectiveness and efficiency
• User satisfaction

Software data security

Test principles are legal requirements (German Data Protection Act, Telemedia Act), the recommendations of the BSI for standard security measures (IT-Grundschutz) and the German initiative D21 as far as relevant and applicable.