Authorization Simulator
One of the leading international banks required a sophisticated solution for their extensive credit card support initiative, centering on the creation of an Authorization Simulator. This project aimed to enhance transaction security, streamline authorization processes, and improve user experience in credit card operations.
Challenges
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Customer simulators used for authorization testing.
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Dependence of associates on simulator availability.
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Capability to trigger only one transaction at a time.
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Limited or no availability of the simulators.
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Production issues arising from inadequate test coverage.
Results
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Develop an in-house authorization simulator to reduce testing dependencies.
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Implement test automation to decrease testing costs, effort, and time.
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Enhance performance and testing quality.
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Eliminated reliance on simulators.
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Reduced production incidents thanks to improved code quality.
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Enhanced application stability in the test environment through early issue detection.
Solution
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Identify and document potential regression test scenarios.
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Create a comprehensive test environment, including all necessary data elements and expected outcomes.
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Develop automated jobs to initiate, process, and report test results, comparing them to expected outcomes.
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Implement continuous monitoring for test environment health and data integrity.
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Document and maintain a repository of test cases and results for future reference and analysis
Benefits
Cost Savings:
40%
Conversion
+20%
Technology:
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Product: VisionPLUS/ECS+
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Technology: REXX, COBOL, CICS, Easytrieve
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Database: VSAM, DB2
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Operating System: IBM z/OS 390
