Government Contractors

Principal

ERP Design & Implementation

Deltek Costpoint Services

Systems Integration

Business Information Systems

Business Process Reengineering

Analytics for Government Contractors

Software Evaluation

Tricentis 

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Our client’s need Global manufacturing firm, Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS),  needed  a  partner  to  assist  with  their  upgrade  from  Costpoint   from  SYS Jar  52  to  SYS Jar  60.    JCFS’ update  usually  involves  testing  49  test  cases  that  take  15  days  to  accomplish  with  a  coordinated  group  of  manual  users;  however,  they  wanted  to  upgrade  faster.  Baker Tilly solution Baker Tilly was brought in to accelerate JCFS’ testing plan by automating three days’ worth of testing.  When executed manually, this testing normally takes 12 hours to execute by a group of manual users.  Our team used our custom, automated test solution designed for Costpoint called the Costpoint Testing Accelerator, which we developed using Tricentis Tosca. Results achieved Our Costpoint Testing Accelerator and Costpoint knowledge reduced JCFS’ testing time by 97%, decreasing it from 12 hours to only 23 minutes.  In addition to speed, JCFS also gained efficiency and comprehensive, detailed reporting.  Contact us to learn how we can automate your Deltek Costpoint testing.

Baker Tilly uses automated test solution, Costpoint Testing Accelerator powered by Tricentis, to accelerate Johnson Controls Federal Systems’ testing by 97%.

Upgrade to Deltek Costpoint 8

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Johnson Controls Federal Systems automates testing with Baker Tilly

Test automation tools save time and effort when upgrading to a new version of Deltek Costpoint. With organizations moving to Costpoint 8.0, automated testing is becoming more common and more beneficial, since the need for robust regression testing grows with each new release.  With automated testing, a “bot” executes each step of a test case. Automated testing reduces the manual burden of testing and allows teams to focus on unique and complex tests, while bots complete the bulk of the straightforward testing. But which tool should you use for your Costpoint testing? Two contenders are Deltek Test Runner and the Costpoint Testing Accelerator, powered by Tricentis Tosca.   The Costpoint Testing Accelerator is a custom, automated test solution designed for Costpoint, leveraging Tricentis Tosca. This tool has key strengths, including: Speed: Rapid execution of test cases equals hundreds of test cases per hour. Efficiency: Test cases are linked together quickly and easily to rapidly produce integrated tests. Reporting: Test cases are linked to an execution list to provide comprehensive data on results and detailed reporting. Interface: Managing test cases is easy with intuitive navigation and process flow. Costpoint Extensibility compatibility: Screen customizations and extensions are easily handled. Training and knowledge transfer: Tricentis’ suite of online resources and community is supported with Baker Tilly’s end-user training. Deltek Test Runner has some gaps, including:  Speed: Does not allow for configuration of an automated agent, which causes the automation to move at a pace that is slower than many users. Efficiency: Is able to package automated test scripts to run in a test suite; however, the scripts tend to deteriorate when run together, as fields are missed and the tool moves more slowly. Reporting: Lacks in-depth reporting features that offer key metrics and analysis. Interface: Home screen does not show a clear methodology for end users to follow. Costpoint Extensibility compatibility: Not able to efficiently account for customized fields that are set up through Costpoint Extensibility. Training and knowledge transfer: Basic documentation; lacks online resources and a community of shared experience.  To learn more about the Costpoint Testing Accelerator and how it can increase your testing coverage and speed your testing cycles, while reducing demands on your team, contact us.

Test automation tools will save time and effort when upgrading to Costpoint 8. Which tool, the Costpoint Testing Accelerator with Tricentis Tosca or Deltek Test Runner, should you use?

Government Contracting & Compliance

Upgrade to Deltek Costpoint 8.x

Which test automation tool is right for Costpoint?

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Have you started planning your Costpoint 8 upgrade? Watch our on demand webinar with Tricentis to learn how test automation can accelerate and reduce risk from your Costpoint 8 upgrade timeline. The webinar includes a demonstration of Baker Tilly’s Costpoint Accelerator package as well as some frequently asked questions to help you prepare for a seamless and efficient testing experience. Watch the recording or download the presentation now to learn: How test automation can save time and money in the Costpoint 8 upgrade Baker Tilly’s extensive test automation Costpoint Accelerator service offerings Comprehensive overview of Tricentis Tosca  Benefits of the Baker Tilly and Tricentis solutions, including use cases for Costpoint core modules Presenters: Sarah Senseney, Manager, Baker Tilly Kevin Brandt, Principal, Baker Tilly Floyd Scott, Senior Solution Architect, Tricentis For more information on this topic or to learn how Baker Tilly specialists can help, contact our team.

Baker Tilly’s Sarah Senseney and Kevin Brandt joined Tricentis to discuss how test automation can accelerate and remove risk from your Costpoint 8 upgrade.

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Automating Costpoint and streamlining the migration to Costpoint 8

Download the presentation  Costpoint 8 is coming! It will introduce new innovation, providing government contractors with even more powerful intelligence within the entire project lifecycle. The time is now to start planning your upgrade!
  In this webinar, originally presented during Deltek Insight 2020, Kevin Brandt, principal, and Sarah Senseney, manager, in Baker Tilly’s Government Contractor Solutions practice, along with Sandy Olewiler from Johnson Controls Federal Systems, discuss how test automation can make your upgrade quicker, more efficient and more cost effective.  Watch the recording or view the presentation to gain insight into: Test automation Tricentis Tosca Costpoint Accelerator by Baker Tilly  The presentation also highlights demos and discusses testimonials, to show you the power of test automation.  For more information or to learn how Baker Tilly specialists can help, reach out to your Baker Tilly professional or contact our team.

Costpoint 8 is coming! It will introduce new innovation, providing government contractors with even more powerful intelligence within the entire project lifecycle. The time is now to start planning your upgrade!

Houston – We have a solution! Automate your Costpoint 8 upgrade testing

Bringing first-hand knowledge and best practices, Baker Tilly helps government contractors utilizing Deltek products automate systems testing using Tricentis, an industry leader in innovative end-to-end test automation services. Together, we can help reduce testing time by up to 90%, freeing you up to focus on your business.

When faced with a Deltek Costpoint implementation or upgrade, we give you back your time and resources by:

Significantly reducing your testing preparation and execution time

Decreasing the amount of resources needed to prepare and execute Costpoint testing

Accelerating your testing timeline using repeatable and verified processes

What Baker Tilly and Tricentis can do for you

Chaim Frenkel, Senior Director Strategic Alliances, Tricentis

"I’ve seen a lot of clients improve their testing processes with Tricentis’ solutions, but I’m really excited to partner with Baker Tilly to address the needs of Deltek Costpoint clients. This is a game changer."

Named by Gartner as a leader in test automation, Tricentis Tosca accelerates the process with risk-based testing, allowing clients to gain over 80% risk coverage. Baker Tilly recently won Tricentis’ Trailblazer Partner of the Year award for driving test automation in the Deltek ecosystem, especially with Costpoint. Tricentis recognized Baker Tilly’s efforts to create accelerators to enable Costpoint clients to rapidly advance their Costpoint 8 upgrade with automated test cases to streamline adoption and time to market while reducing risk. The Trailblazer award is granted to alliances that spearhead innovation for Tricentis clients and their broader ecosystem. Learn more about Tricentis Tosca.

Our strategic alliance with Tricentis Tosca

Contact us to learn how we can automate your Deltek Costpoint testing.

Rapidly implement or upgrade Deltek Costpoint with test automation solutions powered by Baker Tilly and Tricentis.

Learn more about how Baker Tilly and Tricentis can help government contractors   automate testing for Deltek Costpoint implementations.

Baker Tilly helps government contractors nationwide address complex regulatory compliance, audit and other government oversight burdens.

Baker Tilly positions government contractors for success in the federal marketplace by helping them address complex regulatory compliance, audit, and other government oversight burdens. 

Government contractors: Baker Tilly’s expertise and solutions

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As a principal in Baker Tilly’s business information systems consulting practice, Kevin Brandt specializes in leading large-scale process re-engineering and systems implementations projects across multiple verticals. 

Bishesh Devkota, principal with Baker Tilly Digital, has been with the firm since 2005. He is a leader within the government contractor technology practice of the firm’s digital consulting group and has a background in information technology. He specializes in delivering project management, technical, and enterprise system integration and implementation solutions for his clients.

Peter Lauria is a partner in our consulting services group where he is responsible for the leadership of the firm’s business information systems practice. 

As Deltek's first services partner, we understand what makes Deltek Costpoint tick.

We’ve helped Deltek clients design, implement, upgrade and improve their Deltek solutions for more than 15 years. Deltek Costpoint, implement, deltek solutions, costpoint mergers, technical services, reporting and analytics, financial planning and analysis, integrations, interfaces

Government contractors rely on us to build solutions that enable stability and scalability for accelerated business growth.

We help government contractors achieve success in the federal marketplace. Combining Deltek’s leading-edge business solutions with Baker Tilly’s deep industry knowledge, accounting and business process expertise. 

We help government contractors achieve success in the federal marketplace by combining Deltek’s leading-edge business solutions with Baker Tilly’s deep industry knowledge, accounting and business process expertise.

With more than 250 years of combined experience in government contracting, our practice leaders help clients address complex regulatory compliance, audit and other government oversight burdens.

Baker Tilly positions government contractors and their legal counsel for success in the federal marketplace, helping mitigate risk in a highly complex and regulated environment.