Infuse Consulting LTD

Test and DevOps Factory On Demand for Higher Education

Our Test and DevOps Factory provides qualified professionals, frameworks and technology as an “On Demand” service. Our professionals are experienced with the Higher Education technology landscape. We provide personnel on a T&M or fixed price basis to either take ownership of your delivery or complement existing teams.

Features

• People and tools are matched to the system(s) under test
• The client does not need to provide any test tools
• All maintenance of the test tools is managed by Infuse
• Flexible resourcing to address demand spikes
• A pre-built Center of Excellence Model
• Support Test Automation and DevOps initiatives
• Support Tribal SITS, Moodle, Oracle, SAP, Elucian and other applications
• Build out your testing as a service capability

Benefits

• Fast results with fixed price SaaS model, with no CAPEX
• Remove bottlenecks in the test process due to incumbent issues
• Eliminate the need for expensive test tool infrastructure
• Scale testing resources up or down based on demand
• Reduced the time-to-market
• Extensive standardisation and automation, delivering lower costs
• An outcome-based pricing model
• UCISA Accredited

£85 to £1,040 a unit

• Education pricing available

Service documents

• Pricing document

  PDF

• Skills Framework for the Information Age rate card

  PDF

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

Request an accessible format

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Framework

G-Cloud 14

Service ID

251918349172822

Contact

Ade Odumosu
07788 393923
_sales@infuse.it

Planning

• Planning service: Yes
• How the planning service works: Our discover and planning services will work with your Higher Education ICT team to ensure that we build an effective test strategy, utilise the right technology and estimate the ongoing engineering effort. Planning activities include consultative workshops, non-functional risk workshops, proof of concepting tools and solutions, defining roles, actvivities, data, test environments and roll back processes as well as reporting, governance and RAID planning
• Planning service works with specific services: Yes
• Hosting or software services the planning service works with:
  • Any private or public cloud platform or service
  • Any hosted application whether mobile, web or desktop

Training

• Training service provided: Yes
• How the training service works: One the planning service is conducted, Infuse will identify training needs and can offer or faciliate the required courses. Courses are delivered on-demand and can be customised to the customer’s needs. The courses can be delivered quickly and are cost effective. Designed to give customers the level of training they need at the time they need it to support and improve the project they are currently working on
• Training is tied to specific services: No

Setup and migration

• Setup or migration service available: No

Quality assurance and performance testing

• Quality assurance and performance testing service: Yes
• How the quality assurance and performance testing works: Infuse Consulting is a specialist provider of independent software testing and quality assurance (QA) services covering the full software development lifecycle including Agile, DevOps, Waterfall and V-Model development methodologies.​; ; The service provides test professionals together with our proven delivery methodologies and accelerators, and includes a full tooling service with either commercial or open-source tools for test management, test automation, performance testing, test data, CI / CD pipelines etc.​; ; Our service is delivered through accredited test professionals with our staff possessing the capability of analysing, defining and running tests across multiple technologies, utilising most common test tools and are available as staff augmentation, managed service, or output-based service. ​; ​; Our approach is to optimise the fundamental test process and ensure it is as effective and as efficient as possible and supported by the most appropriate tooling at every stage including test automation and performance testing. ; ; We effectively utilise our test resource from onsite, onshore, nearshore and offshore locations to provide you with a cost competitive proposition together with the ability to flex resource when required.

Security testing

• Security services: Yes
• Security services type:
  • Cyber security consultancy
  • Security testing
• Certified security testers: Yes
• Security testing certifications:
  • CHECK
  • CREST
  • Tigerscheme
  • Cyber Scheme
  • Other
• Other security testing certifications:
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker

Ongoing support

• Ongoing support service: Yes
• Types of service supported: Hosting or software provided by your organisation
• How the support service works: Infuse host usemango.co.uk a SaaS low-code test automation tool and framework. The service includes licenses, accelerators and support 24 x 7 on AWS

Service scope

• Service constraints: No service constrains

User support

• Email or online ticketing support: Email or online ticketing
• Support response times: Typical response times are within 4-hours
• User can manage status and priority of support tickets: No
• Phone support: Yes
• Phone support availability: 9 to 5 (UK time), Monday to Friday
• Web chat support: No
• Support levels: Support can be provided by arrangement depending on requirements identified during the engagement planning with the technical account manager

Resellers

• Supplier type: Not a reseller

Staff security

• Staff security clearance: Conforms to BS7858:2019
• Government security clearance: Up to Developed Vetting (DV)

Standards and certifications

• ISO/IEC 27001 certification: Yes
• Who accredited the ISO/IEC 27001: DNV- GL
• ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation date: 17/10/2014
• What the ISO/IEC 27001 doesn’t cover: N/A
• ISO 28000:2007 certification: No
• CSA STAR certification: No
• PCI certification: No
• Cyber essentials: Yes
• Cyber essentials plus: Yes
• Other security certifications: No

Social Value

• Social Value:

  Social Value

  • Fighting climate change
  • Tackling economic inequality
  • Equal opportunity
  • Wellbeing

  Fighting climate change

  Infuse Consulting Ltd realises that businesses can negatively affect our environment is progressively helping in creating a sustainable environment by reducing our carbon footprint and working towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions.; ; We are committed to this vision and conveying it in our interactions with our suppliers, clients and staff. ; ; Principles:; Infuse principles for sustainability, improving the environment are guided by:; Partnership, collaboration and team work throughout our supply chain; Putting a value on the long – term consequences for the environment of our decisions and actions; Continuous improvement in our performance in environmental terms and looking to reduce our carbon footprint; ; Our Approach:; As a responsible company, we look to embed consistent sustainability standards in policies and practices by:; ; Conveying the message contained in our Sustainability Policy to our suppliers, clients and other stakeholders; Collaborate with clients, partners and industry groups to promote and encourage climate action; Raise and develop staff awareness of the principles and aims of our Sustainability Policy; Empower our staff, through training and other means, to embrace the principles of the Policy into their day-to-day work and activities; ; Net Zero: ; We are on the journey to emit net zero GHG emissions across our operations and value chain. As part of this, we aim to: ; Reduce business travel by 80% per FTE; Source 100% renewable electricity; Electrify our car fleet; ; The Board of Infuse has adopted the specific practices and targets listed above help the company to reduce its carbon footprint and emissions, and expects all personnel, whether employees or contractors, to embrace these practices.

  Tackling economic inequality

  Infuse is dedicated to creating employment opportunities and educational attainment for those from disadvantaged backgrounds in high growth areas where there are skill shortages. ; ; We have implemented an apprenticeship scheme to sponsor university students to attain a BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions as part of the Institute for Apprenticeships Digital and Technology Solutions Professional (ST0119).; ; Apprentices study towards a BSc degree over a four-year period, combining campus-based and work-based learning. ; ; As part of the apprenticeship scheme, Infuse:; ; Provides a working environment that meets current health and safety legislation to enable the apprentices to work and learn safely; ; Supports the university to comply with funding rules and collate evidence to confirm ongoing apprentice and apprenticeship eligibility for funding ; ; Ensures that the apprentice has time to complete the off the job learning elements which are required for their apprenticeship within the apprentice’s paid hours ; ; Supports the apprentice to manage their own learning, and provide appropriate support and supervision in their typical working day; ; Enables the line manager to support and guide the apprentice to carry out their role and to meet the targets and timelines needed to complete the apprenticeship; ; Contributes to reviews with the apprentice and university, providing evidence and feedback on progress at work and success in meeting apprenticeship milestones; ; Agrees any changes needed to the learning plan supporting the apprentice to address performance or access enhanced learning opportunities ; ; Participates in course feedback, impact assessment and evaluation to support the continuous improvement of the programme for apprentices and employers ; ; Finally, in order to support wider economic growth, Infuse has an established ecosystem of partner firms who we work with collaboratively to supplement our skills and knowledge in niche areas, thereby providing opportunities for business growth for smaller firms.

  Equal opportunity

  Our equal opportunities policy; Infuse is an equal opportunities employer and is committed that all employees, associates and job applicants receive fair and equitable treatment across all aspects of our practice. ; ; Our commitment to the fair and equitable treatment of all is enshrined within our personnel policies and procedures on matters such as recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment, pay, benefits, promotion and training. ; ; Our policies comply with current legislation and apply regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, or disability.; ; Applying the policy; Our head of HR has overall responsibility for application of the policy within our company with all staff having a legal duty not to discriminate against other staff, members and clients. We recognise that discrimination in the workplace in any form is unacceptable and, in most cases, unlawful. Any breach or alleged breach of the policy is investigated fully and may result in disciplinary action including dismissal in instances we consider gross misconduct. ; ; Our policies are explained and discussed with the HR team while onboarding with half-yearly trainings also conducted for staff. In addition, our HR team also provides guidance and support to line managers in relation to equality with a focus on equality, diversity and inclusion to create an environment where every individual is comfortable being themselves and is respected.; ; We acknowledge the multi-cultural and diverse nature of the UK workforce and society in general and are committed to representation of people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds in our firm with the majority of our UK workforce from a BAME background. In addition, we are focused on our gender balance aims both at a service offering level and across our company.

  Wellbeing

  We acknowledge our duty of care to look after the health and safety of our staff and are committed to being a responsible employer that supports the wellbeing of all our employees. ; ; We recognise the importance of a workplace culture where employees feel comfortable to talk, seek help and support, and where wellbeing is recognised and embedded into our working practices. We understand that a holistic approach to wellbeing is required covering both mental and physical aspects. This approach will not only foster a healthy workplace culture with increased employee engagement, productivity, retention and recruitment; but also reduced stigma against wellbeing issues, and overall reduced sickness absence and presenteeism. ; ; We proactively support our line managers and engagement leads to act as positive role models contributing to a culture where the importance of wellbeing is recognised and supported and equip them with the skills to identify and assist those with mental ill health.; ; All matters relating to an employee’s wellbeing are treated in confidence and we ensure that employees have access to a variety of support services and, where appropriate, professional help; ; Mental wellbeing ; We aim to:; create a supportive workplace culture that supports the wellbeing of our employees; identify and resolve issues that may have a negative impact on mental health; ensure our managers and leaders have the right skills to support staff; provide support and guidance for any member of staff experiencing mental health issues; ; Physical activity ; We aim to:; raise awareness of the importance of physical activity for managing stress and maintaining mental wellbeing; ; Additionally, our guidelines are supported by a flexible working policy and a commitment to the achievement of work-life balance covering areas such as: maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay, part time working, parental leave, time off for dependents and career breaks.

Pricing

• Price: £85 to £1,040 a unit
• Discount for educational organisations: Yes

Service documents

• Pricing document

  PDF

• Skills Framework for the Information Age rate card

  PDF

• Service definition document

  PDF

• Terms and conditions

  PDF

Request an accessible format

If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need versions of these documents in a more accessible format, email the supplier at _sales@infuse.it. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.