Is digital testing slowly becoming the new norm? In any case, global digitization has received a huge boost So also in the field of (summative) testing. Therefore, looking to the future, the importance of good and reliable software is greater than ever. Learn more about sustainable & future-proof testing with Optimum Assessment Platform.
Many testing systems have a rather dated and in many cases monolithic architecture. Moreover, the vast majority of these systems are based on now obsolete techniques and user concepts. Thus, the maintenance and realization of new modern features within these systems is quite complex, time-consuming and very costly. After all, a change, no matter how small, affects and impacts the performance of the entire system. Based on the belief that a testing system should facilitate the convenience of taking a test in every way, Optimum Assessment is developing a completely new and innovative testing system, Optimum Assessment Platform.
A cloud-based architecture (Microsoft Azure) was chosen as the basis of Optimum Assessment Platform. On top of that, the testing system has a completely modular structure. The use of these micro-services increases the speed with which one can respond to a changing market demand and/or need. This provides flexibility when it comes to maintenance, possible modular modifications or scaling up. Using these latest development techniques combined with supporting various industry standards makes Optimum Assessment Platform a future-proof choice.
The strength of modularity lies first of all in the fact that the user can choose which modules to use. For example, a you can use only the takedown player (Optimum Player) or the content management module (Optimum Editor). But combinations of different modules are also possible. In addition, the modular structure helps in faster customization of the software and/or maintenance of different modules. Because modifications to the software can be limited to one specific module, the test development process is significantly shortened. Another advantage is that when updating a single module, downtime is also limited to that particular module. The rest of the platform are not affected by the updates and run undisturbed. This benefits both the customer and the end users.
With a future-proof system also comes future-proof pricing. Here, users choose the pricing model that fits the size and needs of that they have. For larger customers, or customers using multi-tenancy (with multiple sub-users), an Enterprise model may be of interest. Here the customer chooses which modules to use at a fixed price per year, regardless of the number of tests taken. This provides certainty. Also, a price per key or per user with a (lower) fixed fee for the software is still possible. This may be of interest to clients with smaller numbers of test takings.
With Optimum Assessment Platform, you are fully equipped for the future of testing. This innovative system is not only based on state-of-the-art technology, it also has a fully modular structure. Moreover, it provides the space to choose a pricing model that suits the user.