--- title: Test Data Management url: https://www.broadcom.com/info/continuous-testing/test-data-management description: What is test data management? It’s the utilization of a platform of tools by which test data is identified, masked, generated and delivered to testers and testing teams. Learn more about test data management. --- # Test Data Management Deliver winning apps faster with test data management. Locate and deliver the right data coverage for all your application testing. ## Drive greater efficiency and compliance for test data delivery. Testing can be a bottleneck for many development teams. Having a complete test data management solution gives test data engineers and testers the best of both worlds. Test data engineers can identify existing test data (even sensitive data) and fill in the gaps by generating synthetic data. Testers can request and reserve the test data they need to complete their tests. [Test Data Manager](https://engage.broadcom.com/ims-contact) uniquely combines elements of data subsetting, masking, synthetic generation, cloning and on-demand data generation to enable testing teams to meet the Agile Business Management testing needs of their organization. This solution automates one of the most time-consuming and resource-intensive problems in [continuous delivery](https://www.broadcom.com/products/software/continuous-delivery): the creating, maintaining and provisioning of the test data needed to rigorously test evolving applications. ## Benefits ### Maintain compliance. Get rich test data without the sensitive content—with Test Data Manager’s synthetic data creation. ### Reuse valuable data. Store, track, share and use data again and again with test data warehousing. ### Remove testing bottlenecks. Provide the right data at the right time so your teams won’t have to cut corners when they’re under pressure. ## Create flawless applications faster with Test Data Management solutions from Broadcom. ![CA Test Data Manager: 7 Use Cases for Meeting Test Data Challenges](https://www.broadcom.com/media/blt4ac44e0e6c6d8341/bltb93503836fff0e39/6051c8080467074272dfc570/th-eb-test-data-manager-use-cases.jpg?width=400) Great applications depend on having the right data for testing, in the right place and at the right time. Broadcom has the automated testing tools you need to continuously deliver superior quality—and stay ahead of the competition. - [View eBook](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/ca-test-data-manager-use-cases) - [View White Paper](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/ca-test-data-manager-key-scenarios) ## Why Test Data Manager *Test Data Manager* allows you to do synthetic data generation, and gives you a high level of confidence in the data you’re creating. It also keeps you out of the SOX arena, because there’s no production data within that environment. The more that you can put in controls and keep your data clean, the better off you are. Wesley Miller, AVP, Quality Assurance, GM Financial *Source: IT Central Station* Our organization has a complex IT landscape. Each environment has different components, each holding a copy of accounts. With *Test Data Manager*, we are able to perform data obfuscation of personally identifiable information (PII) data, simplifying our data compliance related tasks. IT Professional, Large Enterprise Energy & Utilities Company *Source: TechValidate, Survey of Users of Test Data Manager Commissioned by CA.* *Test Data Manager* helps us reduce testing cost and speed up test cycles, enabling intelligent data masking, and providing reliable test data. IT Director, Global 500 Banking Company *Source: TechValidate, Survey of Users of Test Data Manager Commissioned by CA.* ### 90% of surveyed IT organizations who evaluated IBM, Delphix or Informatica rated Test Data Manager’s ease of use as superior. *Source: TechValidate, Survey of Users of Test Data Manager Commissioned by CA.* [Learn More About Our Competitive Advantage](https://www.broadcom.com/info/continuous-testing/test-data-management-vendor-comparisons) ## Are You GDPR-Ready? The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has recently been signed into law, and it enacts new regulations and steep penalties for any company who misuses or loses European Union (EU) citizens’ personal data. This sweeping legislation has expanded the definition of what is personal data and puts IT and testing departments on high alert to safeguard personally identifiable data, across analytics, development and testing environments. Test data management, the process of obtaining and distributing test data for development teams, takes on greater urgency as the GDPR deadline looms in two short years. Solid test data management practices will be key to overcoming compliance hurdles and avoiding huge fines associated with GDPR. Utilizing new ways that test data can be generated, distributed and managed will be pivotal to meeting this regulation. Many companies will move towards synthetic data creation to avoid the pitfalls associated with masking production data. Test data management is not only for dealing with the GDPR, however. Any organization that has to deal with a regulation or mandate such as PCI, HIPAA or GLBA, which includes protections for safeguarding customer data, will benefit from Test Data Manager and its improved test data management capabilities. - [Get eBook](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/complying-with-gdpr) ## Real customers. Real results. With CA Test Data Manager we have evolved beyond manual processes to a powerful automated tool that can generate massive amounts of data in a very short amount of time. Chris Crews, Advisory Test Engineer, Manheim ## Featured Products ### [Test Data Manager](https://www.broadcom.com/products/software/app-dev/test-data-manager) ![Continuous Testing Icon](https://www.broadcom.com/media/blt4ac44e0e6c6d8341/blte63eca8a3f15ce77/603549491b461135d19ccd7c/Continuous-Testing.png) Drive greater efficiency and compliance for test data delivery. Deliver winning applications faster with test data management. ### [Agile Requirements Designer](https://www.broadcom.com/products/software/app-dev/agile-requirements-designer) ![Automation Icon](https://www.broadcom.com/media/blt4ac44e0e6c6d8341/blt23b36c73d1612c4a/60354948bb07d324816a6629/Automation.png) Visually manage, validate, and maintain comprehensive test coverage across all AI-generated automation with confidence. ### [Service Virtualization](https://www.broadcom.com/products/software/app-dev/service-virtualization) Test to real world conditions with a unified continuous testing platform. Improve time to value when delivering on your digital initiatives. ## Services and Support Accelerate your success with help that’s timely and targeted. ### Support Get more from your software investment, leverage the knowledge of Broadcom services and support professionals. - [Mainframe Software Support](https://support.broadcom.com/mainframe-software) ### Support Troubleshoot technical issues, browse the latest product documentation and access support announcements. - [Search Knowledge Base​](https://support.broadcom.com/mainframe-software) ### Education and Training ![Education & Training](https://www.broadcom.com/media/blt4ac44e0e6c6d8341/bltbc585e58ca29cd6e/6051c98891c90f4740ec8b5c/online-training.png) Sharpen your skills with training, certifications and resources that can transform your company and career. - [View Learning Paths](https://www.broadcom.com/support/education/mainframe) ### Community ![Community](https://www.broadcom.com/media/blt4ac44e0e6c6d8341/blta25aa8e36ce17207/6051bd0f0a20382deb90a6c6/community.png) Join the conversation at Broadcom's Mainframe Software Community, where members can go to collaborate with Broadcom products and solutions in an online setting. - [Join the Conversation](https://community.broadcom.com/mainframesoftware/home) ## Getting Started ### ROI Calculator Test Data Manager Estimated Benefits Calculator - [View Calculator](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/ca-cross-enterprise-application-performance-management-roi) ### White Paper Fully Automated ETL Testing: A Step-by-Step Guide - [View White Paper](https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/fully-automated-etl-testing-a-step-by-step-guide) ## Also of Interest - [Data Masking](https://www.broadcom.com/info/continuous-testing/data-masking) - [Test Data Manager Faster, higher‑quality releases](https://www.broadcom.com/products/software/app-dev/test-data-manager) - [Continuous Testing for DevOps](https://www.broadcom.com/products/software/app-dev)