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Product AI Summit 2026: A Recap of Three Days in Irvine

Events

How three days of workshops, keynotes, and conversations about AI unfolded at the Product AI Summit in Irvine.

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Centercode News

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Introducing Centercode 10x: A Leap Forward in Modern User Testing

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Centercode 10x redefines user testing with AI, app integration, and real-world insights to fast-track better product decisions.

Most Recent Posts

What You Need to Know About Hardware Tests

Content Release

In an effort to explain all of the in’s and out’s of the beta testing world, we previously released our free eBook: What You Need to Know About Beta Management. Now, to further that effort, we are giving you 7 more resources containing strategies, tips, best practices, and templates to help you […]

The Key Beta Testing Objectives for Beta Managers

Test Planning

The task of beta testing a product can land on many different peoples’ desks within a company. The objectives of a beta test can vary depending on the role of the person running it. For example, a marketing manager may focus on the target market’s opinions on specific features, while a usability engineer may focus […]

What’s New in Our November 2014 Release

Centercode News

Our November 2014 Release has some great new features that build on the significant leaps we made with our big June Release earlier this year. We’re constantly striving to provide better, more efficient tools for you to run your beta program, and this release is no different. The following are the key highlights of this […]

Centercode Puts Denon’s HEOS Home Audio System to the Test

Case Study

As the team at Denon got closer to launching the HEOS wireless home audio system, they knew they were going to need a thorough beta testing process. They wanted to get their product out of the lab and into the hands of users in real-world environments, knowing just how crucial ease of use is for […]

How to Incentivize Software and Web Site Beta Testers

Test Closure

We recently released a Beta Test Incentives Kit that helps you build a comprehensive strategy for motivating and rewarding your beta testers throughout your beta test. This kit walks you through creating a naturally rewarding testing experience, as well as selecting and distributing tangible gifts to your beta testers to thank them for their time […]

How to Use Scoring to Improve Your Beta Program

Test Management

As we’ve discussed in previous posts, tracking participation during beta testing is an incredibly important part of tester management. It allows you to keep track of which of your testers are contributing to your beta (and deserve to be rewarded) and which ones are dead weight. One simple and effective way to do this is […]

Adding Drawings and Contests to Your Beta Program

Test Management

Keeping your beta testers motivated throughout your test can be a significant challenge for many beta managers. To overcome it, you need to strategically combine two pieces: creating a fun testing experience for your users and rewarding them with gifts for their hard work. While it’s a common best practice to give active testers a […]

Building a Rewarding Testing Experience: After Your Test is Over

Test Closure

In this final installment of our Building a Rewarding Testing Experience series, we’ll finish off with what to do when your testing phase has come to a close. Be sure to check out our first and second installments of the series to get yourself up to speed with tips for before and during your test. […]

Centercode Simplifies and Streamlines Esri’s Beta Program

Case Study

In our latest case study, we take a look at how the Centercode platform has helped international software company Esri build and broaden their beta testing program. Esri had been relying on an in-house beta program to test its mapping and geographic information software, but the system was cumbersome and needed to be spun up […]

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