Main Characteristics
KaNest® host simulator (KN-S) is used to test terminals in transactional environment. KN-S validates received requests and sends back responses to the terminal.
The KN-S server simulation is used to perform unit testing, regression testing, and certification of terminal applications using black box testing techniques.
The test automation capabilities provided by KN-S is used to automate testing and thus reduce test costs. It also reduces the need for costly test environment by providing an easy to manage server simulator.
KaNest® is a well known test tool used to test POS Terminal, ECR, as well as Acquirers hosts.
Key Features
Going from KaNest® generic simulator to a test solution is a two steps process:
• Customize the protocol parser (Repository) based on the communication protocol specification.
• Program the test cases (Workshop) based on the test plan.
Programmation is based on KaNest® internal scripting language and parsing capabilities.
POS Validation Kit
KaNest® host Simulator (KN-S), with KaNest®-ICC Card Simulator, is succesfully used to implement pre-certification process of POS.
KaNest® is used to simulate the Base24 Acquiring Host. The simulator allows POS developpers to validate on the spot their developments free from the Host Test environment.
The implemented pre-certification plan forces the POS developper to execute a set of pre-defined test cases and produce a fail/pass diagnostic that must be presented before going into certification with the Acquirer.
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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.
PINPAD Simulator
KaNest® host Simulator (KN-S) has been succesfully used to simulate PINPAD.
KaNest® PINPAD simulator is used to ease development and pre-certification of POS or Integrated Merchant Solutions. Using a simulator allows negative testing.
The simulator also integrate magnetic and EMV card simulation and thus reduce the need for EMV and non-EMV test cards.
Also, because the simulator automatically handle card insertion and PINPAD entry, it has been used as part of a full automated regression test solution.
An industry reference
KaNest® is recognized as the state-of-the-art simulator for interoperability testing. It 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 simulation.
KaNest® can adapt to almost any protocol. It is used to simulate a wide range of transactional system, including stock exchange, ticketting and payment systems.
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.
