{"id":15904,"date":"2025-11-04T13:26:28","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:26:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testgrid.io\/blog\/?p=15904"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:27:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:27:16","slug":"telecom-provider-cut-testing-time-with-cotester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testgrid.io\/blog\/telecom-provider-cut-testing-time-with-cotester\/","title":{"rendered":"How a Tier-1 Telecom Provider Cut Testing Time in Half with CoTester"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A Tier-1 telecom provider was struggling to modernize its QA processes while preparing for large-scale <strong>5G and VoLTE rollouts<\/strong>. Their testing operations were spread across multiple regional labs, each running on outdated setups with fragmented tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Problem<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The telco\u2019s existing QA framework had become a barrier to speed and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They faced:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rising costs<\/strong> of maintaining multiple labs and device inventories<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Slow regression cycles<\/strong>, often stretching beyond release deadlines<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limited automation<\/strong>, forcing teams to repeat manual workflows<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compliance risks<\/strong> tied to data residency and audit readiness<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Low visibility<\/strong> across QA teams, with test results scattered across tools and regions<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Their previous cloud testing vendor added to the friction \u2014 execution was unreliable, device access was restricted, and hidden infrastructure costs piled up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The CoTester Deployment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To address these challenges, the operator implemented a <strong>hybrid model<\/strong>: TestGrid\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/testgrid.io\/infrastructure\"><strong>on-premise infrastructure<\/strong><\/a> paired with <strong>CoTester, the AI agent for software testing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key enhancements included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>AI-Driven Regression<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>CoTester took over nightly regression runs, generating stability reports and alerting devs before the next sprint started.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Centralized Test Management<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Manual, integration, and performance tests were consolidated into one platform \u2014 reducing tool sprawl.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enterprise-Grade Security<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Role-based access controls, SSO integration, and detailed audit logs ensured compliance with telecom regulations.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seamless Integrations<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jira for automated bug ticket creation with screenshots and logs.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jenkins + Azure pipelines for CI\/CD-driven test execution.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slack for in-chat notifications, bug reporting, and sprint updates.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Within six months, the telco recorded measurable improvements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>50% reduction in test cycle duration<\/strong> \u2014 releases that once took weeks were executed in days.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>35% savings in operational spend<\/strong> by retiring legacy lab hardware and redundant tool licenses.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stronger compliance posture<\/strong>, with all data and logs retained inside local infrastructure.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Faster 5G deployment timelines<\/strong>, as critical bugs surfaced earlier in the cycle.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improved collaboration<\/strong>, with developers and testers working in real-time via Slack + Jira integrations.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In Their Words<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWith CoTester, we don\u2019t just test faster \u2014 we test smarter. Automation, compliance, and collaboration are built into one platform. For a telco at our scale, that\u2019s game-changing.\u201d<br>\u2014 VP, Quality Engineering, Tier-1 Telecom Provider<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Tier-1 telecom provider was struggling to modernize its QA processes while preparing for large-scale 5G and VoLTE rollouts. Their testing operations were spread across multiple regional labs, each running on outdated setups with fragmented tools. The Problem The telco\u2019s existing QA framework had become a barrier to speed and innovation. 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