For a newcomer to the Canadian market, every launch was a first impression, and flawless technical acceptance was the only way to keep an aggressive schedule on time.
“For a newcomer, the first impression is the device. It has to be right, and on time.”
As a relative newcomer to the Canadian market, the manufacturer was working to make a name for itself. To ensure its devices met a high standard of quality and performance, it needed streamlined technical acceptance as part of an aggressive launch schedule.
Leveraging over a decade of experience with Tier-1 operators, ML arteka established a pre-certification approach and practice that had a significant impact with the manufacturer’s overseas R&D team, helping them deliver high-quality software while reducing delays and test cycles. The teams worked in tandem during the development stage.
The result: 6 versions of flagship devices and 12 software versions released, all 100% on schedule, with a 40% reduction in overall test cycle duration.
Business Outcomes
Pre-certification during development shortened cycles and made on-time delivery the norm, not the exception.
Across devices and software versions.
Reduction in overall test cycle duration.
Flagship devices and software versions.
The Transformation
Pre-certification, built into development, not bolted on after.
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LeverageA Decade of Tier-1 ExperienceApplied deep experience with Tier-1 operators to define a pre-certification standard. - 2
Shift LeftCertify During DevelopmentEstablished a pre-certification practice so quality was validated while software was still being built. - 3
PartnerWork with Overseas R&DEmbedded the practice with the manufacturer’s overseas R&D team for high-quality software. - 4
DeliverReduce Delays and CyclesWorked in tandem during development to shorten technical acceptance and time-to-market.
The Business Challenge
A Newcomer with No Room for Slips
An aggressive launch schedule left no margin for failed technical acceptance.
New to the market
A relative newcomer working to establish its reputation in Canada.
Aggressive launch schedule
Streamlined technical acceptance was essential to keep pace.
High quality bar
Devices had to meet a high standard of quality and performance.
Business Outcomes in Detail
What the Numbers Mean
Across devices and software versions.
Reduction in overall test cycle duration.
Flagship devices and software versions.
Technology Snapshot
The Pre-Certification Practice
The cheapest defect to fix is the one caught before technical acceptance. Moving certification into development turned a high-stakes launch calendar into a series of on-time releases.
Executive Questions and Answers
The questions leadership tends to ask when evaluating an approach like this.
Timing
How did every release land 100% on schedule?
By pre-certifying during development with the R&D team, issues were resolved before formal technical acceptance, removing the late surprises that cause slips.
Efficiency
Where did the 40% cycle reduction come from?
Building certification into development, informed by deep Tier-1 experience, removed rework and shortened overall test cycle duration.
Trust
Why does this matter for a newcomer?
For a new entrant, reliable, on-time, high-quality launches build the reputation the business is trying to establish.
