case study
Three days to one hour: Absa shortens test analysis with SmartBear QMetry and SmartBear Reflect
Cut test case creation and analysis time by ~96% – from three days to about one hour
Established audit-ready traceability across test cases, defects, and requirements
Achieved faster, more reliable regression cycles with automated severitybased defect alerts
Leader in financial services group
About Absa Group
Industry
Financial Services
Products
QMetry
Overview
Absa, a leading financial services group, needed a faster, more efficient way to manage software testing across its banking platform. By adopting SmartBear QMetry and Reflect, Absa streamlined test case creation, improved defect tracking, and strengthened audit readiness while reducing test case creation and analysis time by approximately 96%.
Approach
- Leveraged AI-assisted test case generation to accelerate testing workflows.
- Centralized test management and integrated defect tracking with Jira.
- Automated regression reporting and severity-based alerts to improve visibility and issue resolution.
- Improved test traceability and audit readiness through real-time dashboards.
Benefits
Using SmartBear QMetry and Reflect, Absa reduced test case creation and analysis time from three days to approximately one hour, enabling faster, more efficient testing across its two-week release cycles. AI-powered automation and centralized test management improved defect visibility, streamlined collaboration, and strengthened audit readiness, helping Absa deliver higher-quality software with greater speed and confidence.