Having a software development team and a software testing team from different companies can be beneficial for several reasons:
1. Objectivity
Just as having a separate testing team can provide objectivity, having a testing team from a different company can also provide an objective assessment of the software. Because they are not as closely involved in the development process, they may be more likely to identify issues the development team might have missed.
2. Specialization
As with having a separate testing team, having a testing team from a different company can provide a higher level of specialization. The testing company may have a dedicated team of experts in testing methodologies, tools, and techniques, and they can apply their expertise to test the software thoroughly.
3. Cost-effective
In some cases, outsourcing testing to a different company can be more cost-effective than maintaining an in-house testing team. The testing company can provide specialized expertise and infrastructure without the cost of hiring and training a full-time testing team.
4. Scalability
By outsourcing testing to a different company, the development team can scale the testing effort up or down as needed, depending on the size and complexity of the project. This can provide flexibility and reduce the need for a large, full-time testing team.
5. Time efficiency
Outsourcing testing can also help reduce time-to-market, as the testing company can focus solely on testing and provide results more quickly than an in-house team.