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What's a "Test Environment?"
Sente uses the term "test environment" to describe the complex web of people, tools, practices and roles that drives the execution of mission-critical product testing functions. In many companies, the test environment represents an untapped source for dramatic improvements in profitability, time-to-market and engineering productivity.
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Leading organizations in Defense Electronics and Telecommunications Equipment choose The Sente Group for a variety of reasons, including:

People, Practices & Tools - Traditional test management solutions-including asset management software-tend to yield limited results. That's because they don't address the complex web of People, Practices & Tools that drives all test-related activities in engineering cultures. Sente is the only provider that accounts for this dynamic. Our solutions combine proven practices and software tools with change management expertise. We'll work with you to design and implement a solution that not only delivers exceptional ROI, but earns the trust of end users and management every step of the way.

Performance - Sente has a history of helping renowned companies achieve unprecedented business performance results in their test environments. No other company can match Sente's record of helping organizations free up critical investment capital and engineering capacity – or Sente's ability to produce rigorous metrics that quantify results in terms that are relevant to managers and end users alike.

Measurable ROI - Our exclusive Total Cost of Ownership Model lets us quantify your savings before, during and after implementation. Sente's proprietary Total Cost of Ownership Model uses data gathered in your test environment to project expected results from a proposed Test Resource Management engagement. Our TCO Model also serves as a framework for measuring financial Return On Investment over the course of a TRM program.

Knowledge - We're the only provider focused solely on business performance in the test environment. We bring an insider's understanding of the business drivers and internal dynamics that drive daily activities in companies that rely on testing. It's one reason we've consistently been able to help customers achieve breakthrough results.

Flexibility - Nobody else offers you a full range of service options for optimizing your test environment. Whether you're looking for an expert assessment of your test environment, more powerful test management software tools, the practices and training your people need to manage your test environment more effectively, or a partner to design and execute a fully staffed, on-site engagement, Sente can help. We'll custom-tailor the solution that works for you in your unique test environment.

Trusted by engineering personnel - Our practices put your internal test customers at the center, so the "voice of the customer" is always heard. We've consistently earned the trust of engineering teams by delivering the right resources at the right time without disruption to the business. Our solutions feature prudent first steps and gated implementations. We help you earn the trust of engineering personnel, and thereby lay the groundwork for a wider group of end users to embrace change.

No hidden agenda - Other players in the test industry benefit from your internal inefficiencies. The more equipment you buy, rent or lease from them, the more they gain. At Sente, we're vendor and technology neutral. Our only agenda is to drive order of magnitude improvements in your cost, time-to-market and engineering productivity. Our solutions will help you reduce your test-related costs – freeing up capital for you to invest in other areas that can have a greater impact on your business.

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