NTT DOCOMO: Remote Test Center

Accenture Mobility Software Services helped NTT DOCOMO Inc. establish and operate a remote test center at the University of Aizu in Fukushima. This allowed testing of multiple devices across multiple smartphone OS versions simultaneously on a cloud-based system, helping deliver significant cost savings and providing easily accessible testing environments for content providers.

NTT DOCOMO is a leading Japanese mobile operator serving over 59 million customers.

A new smart phone system was needed to enable third-party independent software vendors to develop high-quality content and applications quickly and cost effectively.

Accenture teamed with NTT DOCOMO to establish and operate a remote test center at the University of Aizu in Fukushima. This allowed testing of multiple devices across multiple smart phone OS versions simultaneously on a cloud-based system.

• Set up and deployed remote testing services.
• Delivered significant cost savings and provided easily accessible testing environments for content providers.
• Contributed to development of high-quality content and applications for NTT DOCOMO handsets, allowing for differentiation from other carriers.