Software testing and QA

Software testing and QA that catches it first

Program-Ace confirms your software works, performs, and is secure before users reach it, through functional, automated, performance, and security testing run by an independent QA team.

  • 30+ years on the market
  • Unity and Unreal experts
  • 4.8 on Clutch (46 reviews)
  • NDA, secure SDLC
QA engineer testing software across multiple screens and a mobile device
Trusted by enterprise teams worldwide
Unity
GAP
Hopster
Magrabi Optical
RADWIN
Pixomondo
Totem Learning
Nanopixel
Digimation
What it is

What are software testing and QA services?

In short

Software testing and QA services are the structured checks that confirm software works, performs, and is secure before users reach it, through functional, automated, performance, and security testing. Program-Ace provides this as an independent team or inside delivery, measured by the defects caught and the releases shipped clean.

Program-Ace pairs independent QA with our development and DevOps practices, so reliability is engineered in, not bolted on.

What Program-Ace delivers

  • Independent testing
    A separate QA team, not developers checking their own work.
  • Manual and automated
    The right mix of hands-on and automated coverage.
  • Performance and load
    Proof the software holds up under real traffic.
  • Security testing
    Vulnerabilities found before they ship, not after.
  • Visible quality
    Reporting that shows exactly where quality stands.
The challenge

QA challenges we solve

Bugs in production, slow manual testing, and no visibility into quality all cost more the later they surface. We catch them early.

Bugs reaching production

Issues found by users erode trust and cost the most to fix; independent testing catches them before release.

Manual testing that cannot keep up

Hand-testing every release does not scale, so automated regression suites cover the repeatable checks fast and consistently.

Crashes under real load

Software that works in a demo can fail at scale, so performance and load testing expose the limits before traffic does.

Security gaps shipped unseen

Untested code hides vulnerabilities, so security testing finds them in QA, where a fix is cheap and quiet.

Developers testing their own work

The people who built a feature share its blind spots, so an independent QA team brings the fresh perspective they cannot.

No visibility into quality

Without clear metrics, quality is a feeling; structured reporting turns it into defect counts, coverage, and trend you can act on.
Capabilities

What we test

Full-spectrum QA, from functional testing to security, matched to what your product needs.

01

Functional and manual testing

Verifying that every feature behaves to spec across the real user journeys, including the edge cases automation misses.

02

Test automation

Selenium and modern frameworks build regression suites that run on every build, so quality keeps pace with delivery.

03

Performance and load testing

JMeter and load tools measure speed, stability, and scale at real and peak traffic, before launch day does.

04

Security testing

OWASP-based testing probes authentication, access, and data handling for the vulnerabilities attackers look for.

05

Compatibility and usability testing

Testing across devices, browsers, and platforms, plus a usability check on whether the product is actually clear to use.

06

QA consulting and independent testing

A read of your QA maturity, a test strategy, and an independent testing service that audits quality from outside the build team.

Built Platform-Agnostic

Testing across every platform your software runs on

Web, mobile, and desktop, across the browsers, devices, and conditions your users have.

LMS integration ERP & operational data Analytics dashboards

Web

Cross-browser and responsive testing.

Mobile

iOS and Android across devices.

Desktop and enterprise

Desktop apps and integrated systems.
Solutions

How we can help

Productized training solutions we deliver most often, each built to your procedures and standards.

Custom development

Full-cycle build with QA baked in.

DevOps and cloud

CI/CD with automated testing in the pipeline.

Software outsourcing

QA as part of an outsourced delivery.

Business analysis

Clear requirements to test against.

Solution integration

Test integrations across systems.

MVP development

Ship a validated MVP that works.
How we deliver

How we run QA on your software

A structured, outcome-driven path from training goals to measurable results, refined over 900+ projects.

01

QA assessment

Review the product, risks, and what to test.
02

Test strategy and plan

Decide the mix of manual, automated, and specialized testing.
03

Test case design

Write cases that cover real user paths and edge cases.
04

Test execution

Run functional, compatibility, and usability tests.
05

Automation

Automate regression and repeatable checks.
06

Performance and security

Load-test and security-test before release.
07

Reporting

Report defects and quality status clearly.
08

Regression and release

Verify fixes and sign off for release.
Industries we support

Industries we serve

Independent QA matters most where a defect in production is costly or unsafe.

Manufacturing Healthcare Oil & gas Logistics Telecom Retail Construction Energy & utilities
Technology & trust

Enterprise-grade engineering, security-first delivery

We build on the same real-time engines that power AAA games and industrial digital twins, backed by mature enterprise delivery, NDA-protected processes, and secure handling of your operational data.

Unity Unreal Engine OpenXR WebXR C# / C++ Cloud & DevOps Digital Twins
Security-first
NDA, secure SDLC, and protected data handling by default.
Enterprise delivery
Mature, documented processes with QA and clear ownership on every build.
Reviewed by an expert
Oleg Fonarov
Founder & CEO at Program-Ace

"The teams that see the biggest gains treat simulation as a measurement tool, not just a training one. When you can score real competency, you can prove readiness, and that changes the safety conversation entirely."

Content reviewed for accuracy
Let's Talk

Talk to a QA expert

Tell us the software and the risks you need covered. We will map a QA approach and an estimate, with no obligation.

Book a discovery call
Response within 1 business day
NDA-protected discovery
Scoping & estimate included
900+ projects delivered since 1992
By the numbers

Program-Ace by the numbers

30+
Years on the market
900+
Projects delivered
150+
In-house experts
4.8
Clutch · 46 reviews
Testimonials

What our clients say

Verified client reviews – drag or use the arrows
Manny Reif
Manny Reif
VP, RADWIN

The work has continued to meet expectations and passes testing standards. They're a fast, skilled team that comprehends the project's goals and adapts to meet them. Their ability to excel in a scrum environment and deliver quality work makes them a valuable asset.

Joseph Baroh
Joseph Baroh
Sr Manager of Comms, Programs, and Platforms, Gap Inc.

Program-Ace's capabilities across a broad range of development and design tools and cost-effective solutions for complex issues are impressive. The team took the time to understand our goals in a space that was unknown to them previously.

Greg Roach
Greg Roach
CTO & Head of Innovation, Spinview

The client is delighted with the results of Program-Ace's work and their problem-solving speed and skill. The team is highly collaborative and integrates well with the client's internal team. They use Jira for sprint planning and communicate effectively through Slack. Their expertise stands out.

Jochen Van Lysebettens
Jochen Van Lysebettens
Director of Interactive Division, Nanopixel

Program-Ace has provided the client with a level of flexibility to handle more and more projects. That the team aligns well with the client's vision and specialization ensures that they deliver according to the client and their customer's requirements every time.

Nick Dale
Nick Dale
Product Manager, Lampada Digital Solutions

The company has been happy with Program-Ace's work. End customers are pleased with the realism of the AR/VR environments that the team has created. They can also jump into a project with flexibility while coming up with alternative ideas for the business. Overall, the engagement has been a success.

Luke Farrer
Luke Farrer
CEO, Lost Eagle Studios

Program-Ace delivered high-quality work that met expectations. They were communicative and flexible throughout, and their team's skills and professionalism stood out. A reliable partner for complex real-time 3D work.

Manny Reif
Manny Reif
VP, RADWIN

The work has continued to meet expectations and passes testing standards. They're a fast, skilled team that comprehends the project's goals and adapts to meet them. Their ability to excel in a scrum environment and deliver quality work makes them a valuable asset.

Joseph Baroh
Joseph Baroh
Sr Manager of Comms, Programs, and Platforms, Gap Inc.

Program-Ace's capabilities across a broad range of development and design tools and cost-effective solutions for complex issues are impressive. The team took the time to understand our goals in a space that was unknown to them previously.

Greg Roach
Greg Roach
CTO & Head of Innovation, Spinview

The client is delighted with the results of Program-Ace's work and their problem-solving speed and skill. The team is highly collaborative and integrates well with the client's internal team. They use Jira for sprint planning and communicate effectively through Slack. Their expertise stands out.

Jochen Van Lysebettens
Jochen Van Lysebettens
Director of Interactive Division, Nanopixel

Program-Ace has provided the client with a level of flexibility to handle more and more projects. That the team aligns well with the client's vision and specialization ensures that they deliver according to the client and their customer's requirements every time.

Nick Dale
Nick Dale
Product Manager, Lampada Digital Solutions

The company has been happy with Program-Ace's work. End customers are pleased with the realism of the AR/VR environments that the team has created. They can also jump into a project with flexibility while coming up with alternative ideas for the business. Overall, the engagement has been a success.

Luke Farrer
Luke Farrer
CEO, Lost Eagle Studios

Program-Ace delivered high-quality work that met expectations. They were communicative and flexible throughout, and their team's skills and professionalism stood out. A reliable partner for complex real-time 3D work.

Manny Reif
Manny Reif
VP, RADWIN

The work has continued to meet expectations and passes testing standards. They're a fast, skilled team that comprehends the project's goals and adapts to meet them. Their ability to excel in a scrum environment and deliver quality work makes them a valuable asset.

Joseph Baroh
Joseph Baroh
Sr Manager of Comms, Programs, and Platforms, Gap Inc.

Program-Ace's capabilities across a broad range of development and design tools and cost-effective solutions for complex issues are impressive. The team took the time to understand our goals in a space that was unknown to them previously.

Greg Roach
Greg Roach
CTO & Head of Innovation, Spinview

The client is delighted with the results of Program-Ace's work and their problem-solving speed and skill. The team is highly collaborative and integrates well with the client's internal team. They use Jira for sprint planning and communicate effectively through Slack. Their expertise stands out.

Jochen Van Lysebettens
Jochen Van Lysebettens
Director of Interactive Division, Nanopixel

Program-Ace has provided the client with a level of flexibility to handle more and more projects. That the team aligns well with the client's vision and specialization ensures that they deliver according to the client and their customer's requirements every time.

Nick Dale
Nick Dale
Product Manager, Lampada Digital Solutions

The company has been happy with Program-Ace's work. End customers are pleased with the realism of the AR/VR environments that the team has created. They can also jump into a project with flexibility while coming up with alternative ideas for the business. Overall, the engagement has been a success.

Luke Farrer
Luke Farrer
CEO, Lost Eagle Studios

Program-Ace delivered high-quality work that met expectations. They were communicative and flexible throughout, and their team's skills and professionalism stood out. A reliable partner for complex real-time 3D work.

Business value

Outcomes you can measure

Every simulation is instrumented, so training stops being a cost center and starts producing data your leadership can act on.

Fewer production bugs

Defects caught before users hit them.

Faster releases

Automation keeps testing at delivery speed.

Stable under load

Proven performance before launch.

Visible quality

Clear data on where quality stands.
When to use it

Developers testing their own code vs independent QA

Independent QA is the right fit when quality, performance, or security matters and developers checking their own work keeps missing what users hit.

Consideration
Developers testing their own code
Independent QA
Objectivity
Blind spots on own work
A fresh, independent view
Coverage
Happy-path only
Edge cases and real user paths
Automation
Rarely maintained
Maintained regression suites
Performance
Untested at scale
Load and stress tested
Security
Often skipped
Security testing built in
Visibility
No quality signal
Clear reporting on quality
How we work

What works best for your project?

Full-cycle development

We run your project from planning through development and deployment with a dedicated team. Best when you need a complete solution, predictable communication, and clear ownership of the result.

Team augmentation

Our specialists join your team to add training and simulation engineering capacity. Best when you need specific expertise or extra hands without disrupting your current workflows.

Awards & recognition

Recognized by leading industry authorities

Independent ratings and award bodies rank Program-Ace among the top VR/AR, AI, and custom software development companies worldwide.

Forbes Technology Council – Official Member 2026
Top AR/VR Development Company Cyprus – Clutch 2026
Clutch Global – Fall 2023
IAOP – The Global Outsourcing 100
Top Augmented Reality App Developers – TopDevelopers
TechBehemoths 2025 Winner – Custom Software Development, Cyprus
International Virtual Reality Healthcare Association – IVRHA
Top IT Consulting Company – AppFutura
Top Mobile App Development Company – GoodFirms
Trusted on TechBehemoths
FAQ

Software testing and QA services: FAQ

Software testing and QA services cover the full range of checks that protect a release:

  • functional and manual testing
  • test automation and regression
  • performance and load testing
  • security testing
  • compatibility and usability testing
  • QA consulting and independent testing

Program-Ace runs these as an independent team or inside your delivery, scoped to the risks that matter for your product.

Testing is the act of running checks to find defects; QA is the wider discipline that prevents them, through strategy, process, and standards. Testing is part of QA. We provide both: the hands-on testing and the strategy that decides what to test and how thoroughly.

Because the people who built a feature share its blind spots. Developers test to confirm their code works; an independent QA team tests to find where it does not, with no stake in proving the build already passes. That fresh perspective on user stories, UI, and architecture is exactly where the costly defects hide, and it is why independent testing catches issues an internal team, however skilled, tends to walk past.

Both, and usually together. We build automated regression suites in Selenium and modern frameworks for the repeatable checks that run on every build, and keep manual testing for exploratory, usability, and edge-case work where a human judgment call matters.

Yes, both are core services. Performance and load testing with JMeter show how the system holds at real and peak traffic, and OWASP-based security testing probes authentication, access, and data handling for the vulnerabilities attackers target, before they reach production.

Yes, independent black-box testing works from the running application and its requirements, no source code needed. When deeper coverage helps, we can also do white-box testing with code access. Either way it runs under NDA with secure handling of your product and data.

Every defect is logged with severity, reproduction steps, and evidence in a tracker like Jira, so your team can fix the highest-risk issues first.

Cost depends on scope, a one-off audit, a test-automation setup, or an embedded QA team each sit at a different level. Across 900+ projects since 1992 we scope it during NDA-protected discovery, fixed-price for a defined deliverable or time and material for ongoing testing, with a clear estimate up front. It works alongside our AI development and startup development services.

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