Advantages of Load Testing with Real Browsers
With Web load you have the ability to load test your applications using real browsers (Internet Explorer or Firefox). There some distinct advantages to load testing with a real browser versus testing with a traditional HTTP load testing tool. In this post we will be discussing the differences between testing with real browsers vs. HTTP agents and the advantages of both. What are HTTP Agents and Why Do We Use Them? Most traditional load testing tools utilize a HTTP proxy to record scripts. … [Read More...]
Your Load Testing Questions, Answered: Part Four
As part of our series with performance testing expert and author of Web Load Testing for Dummies, Scott Barber provides answers to your load testing questions. Scott is the founder and Chief Technologist of PerfTestPlus, Inc. and is viewed by many as the world’s most prominent thought-leader in the area of software systems performance testing. He is also a respected leader in the advancement of the understanding and practice of testing software systems. Read more about Scott at his … [Read More...]
Your Load Testing Questions, Answered: Part Three
As part of our series with performance testing expert and author of Web Load Testing for Dummies, Scott Barber provides answers to your load testing questions. Scott is the founder and Chief Technologist of PerfTestPlus, Inc. and is viewed by many as the world’s most prominent thought-leader in the area of software systems performance testing. He is also a respected leader in the advancement of the understanding and practice of testing software systems. To read more about Scott. In the … [Read More...]
Key Performance Principles of Top Web Businesses
What is meant by ‘performance’ and why should business managers care about it? Web or mobile performance is the technical capability of a web-based element — a web page, a mobile web page, or a dedicated application — to be fully available for critical business transactions and to load at speeds that meet a customer’s expectations consistently, during peak periods, at all times of the day and across all geographies. Sites that don’t perform well — are slow to load, have … [Read More...]
Why Retailers Should Have Tablet Optimized Sites
We recently shared Black Friday and Cyber Monday data that supports the notion that Couch Commerce – shopping on smartphones and tablets from the comfort of your home - is here to stay. The data generated interest including the following article posted on TechCrunch: Retailers Aren’t Ready For iPad Shopping Trend Our data aligns to an overall trend outlined by analysts such as Forrester’s Sucharita Mulpuru: “On average, retailers surveyed by Forrester report that 21% of their … [Read More...]
New Video Details Compuware in the “Leaders” Quadrant of Gartner Magic Quadrant for Application Performance Monitoring
Eric Schurr, SVP of Marketing for Compuware’s APM Business Unit, details the announcement that Gartner has placed Compuware in the “leaders” quadrant of the 2011 Magic Quadrant for Application Performance Monitoring report. Details include: What does being positioned as a “Leader” mean for Compuware customers? What does being positioned as a “Leader” mean to Compuware? What makes Compuware APM unique? Can we get a copy of the APM MQ report? … [Read More...]
Retailers’ Sites Experience Slow Downs on Cyber Monday
In my last post, BlackFriday Site Performance Results and the Countdown to Cyber Monday, I asked: Are retailers ready for the online holiday shopping spree? Although the solid Black Friday weekend was welcomed news for retailers, the next big test was Cyber Monday. The holiday season's biggest online shopping day was more popular than ever as shoppers headed to their PCs, tablets and smartphones to find the best deals available. Online shopping is certainly crowd-free, but it was … [Read More...]
Countdown to Cyber Monday: Black Friday Retail Web Performance Results
With Black Friday over, the focus for retailers now turns to the all important Cyber Monday. With 24 percent online growth on Black Friday compared to the same period last year (according to IBM), this is no time for slow sites or down time. Are retailers ready for the online holiday shopping spree? If Black Friday is an indication, the answer would be, not quite. Based on the results of the Gomez Performance Satisfaction Index (GPSI), some of the leading retailers are leaving … [Read More...]
Will Users Experience Effective Retail Mobile Sites this Holiday Season?
Google projects ‘that 44 percent of last minute searches for gifts this holiday season will be mobile searches.’ This trend represents both an opportunity and a threat for retailers. Google recently launched GoMo, a new program that will offer participants data on why they should create a mobile website. Businesses can see what their websites look like to others, find examples of great mobile websites, and read case studies and best practices. With the explosive growth in the mobile … [Read More...]
Your Web Load Testing Questions, Answered: Part Two
Last week we posted Part One of our series with performance testing expert and author of Web Load Testing for Dummies, Scott Barber, answering your load testing questions. Scott is the founder and Chief Technologist of PerfTestPlus, Inc. and is viewed by many as the world’s most prominent thought-leader in the area of software systems performance testing. He is also a respected leader in the advancement of the understanding and practice of testing software systems. To read more about Scott, … [Read More...]
