Main Characteristics

KaNest® terminal simulator (KN-R) is used to test hosts in a transactional environment. KN-R sends requests to the host and validates responses from the host.

The KN-R terminal simulation is used to perform unit testing, regression testing, and certification of host applications using black box testing techniques. The test automation capabilities provided by KN-R is used to automate regression testing of hosts and thus dramatically reduce regression test costs.

KaNest® is a well known test tool used to test Acquirers hosts, Issuers hosts, as well as exchange trading engine.

Key Features

• All test sessions logs are kept in files to allow for deep post test analysis and for easy archiving of test results and audit trail requirements.

• ISO 8583, TLV, fixed or delimited fields, XML messages.

• Multiple simulation channels.

• Loopback capabilities.

• Sophisticated cryptography, including EMV algorithms.

• Support of external Microsoft Access database used to build data driven test.

• Load and stress testing (see KaNest®-Director PDF).

• Remote control capabilities (see KaNest® Remote Control PDF).

The ultimate test tool

KaNest® simulator is a well recognized test software to help Q&A organizations to:

• Automate testing with the flexibility of KaNest®, repetitive tests can be automated thus saving you precious man-hours that can be allocated in more productive tasks.

• Reduce testing cost developing an in-house testing solution will drain more financial resources than opting for an already proven and well performing tool like KaNest®. The total cost can be at least 3 to 5 times lower with our simulator.

• Reduce test time with an easiness of execution the test results provided are clear and easy to manage for a maximum degree of efficiency in the debugging phase.

• Enhance test quality as the most critical phase in the implementation of any project, the testing phase gives you the quality insurance required in order to fulfill your commitment to your customers. KaNest® provides you with the peace of mind you need to do so with more than 20 years of proven quality testing.

An industry reference

KaNest® is used by payment associations and networks to certify ISO 8583 members. It is recognized providing a significant cost saving for testing.

KaNest® has replaced the Nesta® and Khalif® products, gathering more than 20 years of experience in testing and ssimulation.

KaNest® can adapt to almost any protocol or message format. It is used to simulate a wide range of transactional system, including stock exchange, ticketting and payment systems.

In brief, KaNest® is recognized as the state-of-the-art in the field of terminal simulator.

Licensing Levels

• KaNest®Viewer to view and print results files (free).

• KaNest®Runtime to execute pre defined test suites, view and print results files.

• KaNest®Developer to develop test cases (Workshop), execute test suites, view and print results files.

• KaNest®Editor to customized the protocol parser (Repository), develop test cases (Workshop), execute test suites, view and print results files.

Technical Specifications