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Hardware Beta Testing

Connecting Customers to Office Tech in the WFH Era

Test Planning

In May 2020, Twitter defied the uncertainty of the then-nascent COVID-19 pandemic with a decisive announcement: they were making work-from-home permanent. It was a plan two years in the making, but one that foreshadowed a global trend. Now, work from home (WFH) is the norm for many companies — and it is permanently shaping the […]

4 Key Elements of Testing VR

Test Strategy

Experiencing technology firsthand is central to our mission here at Centercode. That’s why when our CEO Luke brought the Oculus Quest all-in-one VR system into the office, we did what any dedicated tech enthusiasts would do: we took turns playing Beat Saber. Was it entirely in the name of research? I’ll let you decide that […]

Beta Testing Success in 5 Steps

Test Management

Centercode has been running beta tests for over 18 years. That’s why we can say this on good authority: beta testing isn’t easy. For one, there is no “one size fits all” formula that works for every product, every company, or every customer. Like a suit, your beta testing strategy needs to be tailored to […]

The Travel Industry Dives into Wearable Tech at CES 2017

Events

The new year is here, and with it comes CES 2017. The Las Vegas-based expo holds the reputation of being the place to see what the future of tech might look like. As expected, hundreds of different wearables, home automation and IoT products, eye-popping smart TVs, and drones of every type and shape have taken […]

Webinar on Beta Testing Hardware Products

Events

Did you miss this webinar? Not to worry — you can still download a recording of the webinar to watch later or share with your colleagues! With CES 2017 just around the corner, companies of every size and shape are preparing to announce their new products at the biggest tech event of the year. But […]

Come Meet with Us at CES 2017

Events

Centercode is heading to Las Vegas, Nevada for the biggest tech event of the year: CES 2017! Hosted by the Consumer Technology Association, CES 2017 will be held from January 5-8. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the show is again set to be abuzz with tech companies of every size and shape showcasing their latest products […]

As Homes Become Smarter, Beta Testing Becomes More Important

Test Management

Between smart hubs, thermostats, security systems, lights, and everything in between, homes and offices are getting smarter. On average, a U.S. consumer owns just over seven connected devices (including smartphones and tablets), and nearly one in five owns a smart home device. By 2018, analysts believe there will be more than 45 billion smart home […]

Webinar on Beta Testing in an Increasingly Complex World

Events

Did you miss this webinar? Not to worry — you can still download a recording of the webinar to watch later or share with your colleagues! Not too long ago, the most advanced piece of technology in most living rooms was the TV. Now there are streaming devices, smartphones, hubs, smart lights, and countless others. […]

The Elements of Your Beta Package

Test Launch

There are many steps you can take to ensure your hardware test is successful and developing an efficient packaging procedure is a crucial one. There are tons of small decisions related to packaging your devices that can have a dramatic impact on your test. For example, not including the right cord could leave your testers […]

Download Our Brand New Beta Shipping Manual

Content Release

One of the most challenging aspects of conducting a hardware beta test is developing and executing an effective shipping strategy that can keep your test on track. Experienced beta managers will tell you that even small things like unorganized inventory or packaging mishaps can turn a fairly straightforward beta kickoff into a complete nightmare. Undelivered […]

5 Tips for Closing Your Hardware Test

Test Closure

The closing phase of any beta test is an exciting time. You’ve done most of the heavy lifting, you can see the light at the end of the tunnel, now you just need to finish it all up. The main factor that makes hardware beta tests unique is the fact that you’re dealing with physical […]

6 Tips for Managing Your Hardware Test

Test Management

Once you’ve planned and kicked off your hardware test, you need to focus on managing your test day-to-day. Hardware tests usually have small tester teams, so you need best practices in place to help you maximize the contribution of each of your testers. Your testers’ initial excitement will begin to die down after kickoff and […]

3 Tips for Kicking Off Your Hardware Test

Test Launch

Beta tests have a few basic stages: planning, kickoff, managing, and closing. There are best practices that go with each of these stages. Last week we discussed planning your hardware test, so this week we’ll get into what you should do during kickoff to ensure a successful test. Kicking off your beta test is an […]

Centercode Puts Denon’s HEOS Home Audio System to the Test

Case Study

As the team at Denon got closer to launching the HEOS wireless home audio system, they knew they were going to need a thorough beta testing process. They wanted to get their product out of the lab and into the hands of users in real-world environments, knowing just how crucial ease of use is for […]

The Ins and Outs of Shipping Beta Units Internationally

Test Management

This week a beta manager emailed us for advice on shipping hardware beta units internationally. As the head of Centercode’s Managed Betas Team, I’ve been shipping hardware beta units overseas for more than two decades and am very versed in the rules, processes and best practices for making this smooth and successful. Given the complexity […]

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