Performance and Scalability testing always comes with a price.  I hear all the time that it is only important when there is a ‘big issue’.  The ‘big issues’ are coming faster and with higher visibility.  If your organization is trying to increase efficiency through more self-sufficient or time sensitive functions (i.e. customer facing website) then it’s critical to have a sound repeatable performance solution for your systems.

This comes at a price as performance and scalability testing is an investment.  However, when you really look at the big picture, can you really afford not to have a sound strategy and solution in place for your customers?

This is something to really think about and consider.