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Mining software testing
at operational scale.

Mining software testing and automation for natural resources companies delivering greenfield projects, operational change and transformation. PinnacleQM keeps SAP, Maximo and operational systems reliable while production keeps moving.

Mine site operations
Natural Resources & Mining

Production runs 24/7.
So should assurance.

Resources companies run integrated ERP, HR, asset management and operational technology across remote sites. IT change must be delivered without interrupting production, safety or payroll, often while greenfield projects and transformation programmes run in parallel.

PinnacleQM has an established resources track record. We bring expert assurance and automation to greenfield sites, existing operations and transformation programmes, improving efficiency and quality while reducing the risk of IT change.

Mining operationsGreenfield projectsResources transformation
How we help

Support across
resources programmes.

Four ways PinnacleQM supports resources technology and operations teams.

Assurance strategy for resources IT

Consultants assess delivery maturity and automation opportunities across ERP, asset and operational systems, and build a practical roadmap aligned to operational priorities, so change is sequenced around production rather than disrupting it.

  • Delivery maturity assessment
  • Automation strategy and ROI
  • Greenfield assurance planning

Assurance for resources projects

Test management and automation for SAP, SuccessFactors, Maximo and operational system implementations, migrations and integrations across sites, delivered by teams experienced in greenfield projects and transformation programmes in the resources sector.

  • SAP and SuccessFactors testing
  • Maximo and asset testing
  • Integration across sites

Unmanned regression for resources

Managed regression services that run SAP and HR test packs every month with virtual testers, at no additional cost for execution, so resources companies keep continuous coverage without growing their testing teams.

  • Monthly unmanned regression
  • Patch and release testing
  • Governed service levels

Automation platforms as a service

Enginuity, Enigma and Aurora as a service, scaling testing, test data and operational automation without adding staff, so resources companies gain automated coverage without building or maintaining their own toolchain.

  • Virtual testers at scale
  • Obfuscated HR and payroll data
  • RPA reuse
Featured outcome

SAP regression,
fully unmanned.

A resources company runs tens of thousands of SAP and SuccessFactors test hours every month, fully unmanned, at $0 additional cost.

Manual regression effortTens of thousands of unmanned hours
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Site team reviewing regression results on a laptop

Who we work with

Supporting resources
technology teams.

PinnacleQM works with the people who deliver and depend on resources technology change.

Technology leaders

CIOs and CTOs delivering ERP, HR and operational technology change without disrupting production at any site.

Project teams

Greenfield and transformation teams who need testing capacity and assurance across sites, systems and vendors.

Operations teams

Site and asset teams who need systems to work first time, with minimal time spent testing.

Technology vendors

Operations software providers implementing and maintaining specialist resources systems for mining and energy clients across sites.

Platforms

Platforms for
resources operations.

Platforms that scale testing across ERP, HR and asset systems without extra staff.

QMFactory

Central coverage and reporting for resources projects, releases and support changes across sites.

Enginuity

Natural-language automation of SAP, SuccessFactors and Maximo processes, run unmanned by virtual testers.

Enigma

Obfuscates employee and payroll data so HR and SAP testing uses realistic data safely.

Aurora

Reuses test assets to automate repetitive ERP and asset transactions in production.

Accelerators for operations technology.

A library of accelerators for delivery, transformation, maintenance, support and production automation of specialist operations systems, built from work with resources technology providers.

PinnacleQM client outcomes

Resources results
our clients measure.

SAP and HR dashboard on a desktop monitor
Resources / SAP Automation

Tens of thousands of SAP test hours a month, unmanned

A resources company runs SAP and SuccessFactors regression every month with no testers at the keyboard and $0 additional cost.

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Voice of the customer

In the words
of our customers.

We integrated Pinnacle’s teams and solutions into our capability. Services and solutions engaged within project delivery, business acceptance, patching and upgrades. We automate much more, with minimal backlogs as we automate within sprints. Business user satisfaction has never been higher.
Chief Technology Officer Enterprise systems client
Pinnacle now supports our SAP S/4HANA projects, integrations, maintenance and patching changes, reusing automation for scaled data obfuscation for offshore development teams and automating business processes. Great collaboration. I cannot imagine doing this without them.
SAP Programme Director SAP S/4HANA programme
We use Pinnacle’s services and automation platform for all our test and automation demands. Virtual worker bot groups replace each business team’s need to support changes. A small Pinnacle offshore team manages a massive library of tens of thousands of automated transactions. This is a massive saving and value to our company. We love this collaborative way of working.
Vice President, HR Services Enterprise client
After working with Pinnacle on client projects, we now involve them in business projects and maintenance too. Projects run smoother, with realism and optimisation in schedules. We deliver more reliably and achieve greater customer success. They set a high bar for communication, pace and quality.
Delivery Executive Software company
Pinnacle has helped ensure our customers are on latest versions and manage impacts to client systems. A valued partner in delivering upgrades and integrations, their automation frameworks work well with our platforms.
Executive Software company
We struggled to meet growing demands using traditional tools. With Pinnacle, we adopted several of their SaaS automation platforms. Now we have an army of virtual bots running any time, and we are not struggling to maintain script libraries anymore.
Product Development Lead Cloud ERP provider
Resources questions

Resources testing,
answered plainly.

Common questions from resources technology and operations leaders.

Can SAP regression really run without testers?

Yes. Once processes are automated in Enginuity, virtual testers execute the regression packs on schedule without people at the keyboard. One resources company runs tens of thousands of SAP and SuccessFactors test hours every month fully unmanned, at no additional cost, with results and defects reported automatically for review.

Do you test Maximo and operational systems as well as SAP?

Yes. PinnacleQM tests IBM Maximo and the integrations between ERP, asset management and operational systems, validating work orders, inventory, costs and asset data end to end. Automation runs outside operational hours, so production is not disrupted while changes are tested, and planners review evidence rather than testing by hand.

Can you support greenfield resources projects?

Yes. For greenfield sites, PinnacleQM establishes test strategy, environments, data and automation early, so systems are proven before operations start. Automation built during the project is reused for regression and support after handover, which means the new site starts operations with a working assurance capability rather than building one later.

How do you protect employee data in HR and payroll testing?

Enigma obfuscates employee, payroll and personal data in SAP and SuccessFactors test copies while keeping records connected, so HR and payroll processes can be tested realistically. Offshore or partner teams can then work with representative data at production volume without ever accessing real employees’ personal information.

Can PinnacleQM automate repetitive ERP and asset transactions in production?

Yes. Aurora reuses test assets to automate repetitive ERP and asset transactions in production, so automation built for testing also supports operations. Enginuity, Enigma and Aurora are available as a service, scaling testing, test data and operational automation without adding staff, and a library of accelerators supports production automation of specialist operations systems.

Talk to our resources team

Planning resources IT change?
Let's talk.

Tell us about your sites, systems and programmes. We will show how automation and assurance can protect production while reducing testing effort and cost across your operations.

Mention your SAP, Maximo or operational systems and key dates.