MxVDev: Testing Transcends Communication

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MxVDev is Micromax's answer to software project management in a global environment. The system essentially removes bottlenecks in software project communication by moving the focus in requirements from verbal expressions to software tests.

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MicroMax developed MxVDev as a response to the demands of software project management in a global economy.  MxVDev is MicroMax's product for testing embedded software systems.  As mentioned in an earlier segment, embedded software systems are those where software enhances an already existing function. For instance, embedded software is what enables anti-lock braking systems.

Given the importance of embedded systems like anti-lock braking, testing is critical. MxVDev attacks testing differently in a few ways:

  • It eliminates communication overhead by expressing the requirements into software tests that are either passed or not. Both parties agree that the requirements are met when the tests are passed.
  • It emulates the embedded system itself in software eliminating the need to ship expensive equipment around the world for testing.
  • It allows multiple tests to occur at once, thereby accelerating the testing process.

 

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Chris Puzzuoli on June 8, 2008 9:48 PM
The company MicroMax offers companies the unique opportunity to replace their old testing and embedded software with a new and revolutionary product. MicroMax has done a good job in targeting its customer base as companies who need better and more practical solutions for their software testing than the ones currently available to them. We see more of a differentiation strategy being used to do business here since MicroMax is offering their unique products along with superior methods of customer service. This in turn builds the loyal customer base which the company relies on for all of its revenue and cash flow. It is apparent that this company is run by true entrepreneurs. The owners refuse to receive outside funding from private investors, banks, etc. out of fear of losing total control of the company. Of course, if money is provided by outside sources the company would have to partially hand over the decision making to those with money at stake in the businesses. The owners feel that they know their business best and that it would jeopardize the profitability and reputation of the company by allowing others into the mix. This is a sign of an entrepreneur because of that element of stubbornness when it comes to allowing others to decide for them. I don't know a whole lot about the history of the company but for now it seems to be working well enough to where they can simply rely on revenue from their services to stay afloat. MicroMax plays a dangerous game, however, when running on service revenue alone because if they do one day get in trouble to where they have to take out a bank loan, they will be in huge trouble and will probably not receive said loan. The bank would want to see proof that the company would actually be able to pay money back on a loan in a timely and scheduled manor. Just showing records of accounts receivable and existing contracts is no proof to a bank of ability to pay. This puts a heavy stress on MicroMax to stay innovative with its products and services to ensure that contracts get renewed and loyalty remains. Chris Puzzuoli

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