Revel Systems

To provide context, they have three integrations under scrutiny, with one of them involving four different devices. Two of these devices offer two distinct connection types (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth), amounting to eight devices for a single regression test. Previously, Revel’s employees conducted this comprehensive testing manually, a painstaking process requiring the attention of three quality assurance manual engineers over two weeks.

With the introduction of their first robot, they managed to reduce the testing timeline to just four days, shaving off a whole week of valuable testing time. The team is optimistic that the addition of a second robot will further reduce testing time to 1.5 days. This efficiency has the potential to accelerate their software release cycles and allow them to perform more rigorous testing, uncovering additional bugs in the process.

“Previously, we would have a big software release and we would regress everything in two weeks. Now, we can do it in four days. It is a huge improvement. One thing it allows is to test harder, because we have robots running and discovering all of the usual test cases. We can explore more in the software and find even more bugs. So, it has been a good thing to have!” says Eitvydas Korsakas, Senior Quality Manager, Payments and Devices

The automation provided by PaytestLab doesn’t replace Revel’s talented testers but rather complements their efforts. None of their three dedicated employees were made redundant. Instead, the PaytestLab addition has enabled them to release software more frequently. In the past, they released software every 2-3 months, but now they can push out releases more rapidly, addressing software imperfections and enhancements as needed. With automation in place, they can swiftly transition from development to automated testing, obtaining results within three days. This agile approach has proven invaluable, as it allows them to promptly identify and communicate critical issues to their vendors, facilitating quicker fixes and more robust software development.

Revel runs their robot overnight for stress testing. While they don’t necessarily have enough test cases to occupy the robot for a full 24 hours, they often set them to repeat multiple times. For example, in one instance, they launched 150 test cases and repeated them 2-3 times to ensure stability. As they progress, they may explore full-day testing. They’ve seen impressive stress testing records in some of the PaytestLab demonstrations and articles, with some running as many as 5,000 tests.

Revel acknowledges that the PaytestLab advantage lies in our versatility – we can conduct tests on virtually any terminal, free from manufacturer constraints. This means that if you decide to switch terminals, there are no limitations on the devices we can support.

That’s a noteworthy advantage; you have the flexibility to create the necessary baseplates and aren’t bound by specific devices.