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The discipline of managing engineering test data is known by several names. Test data management, Measurement data management, and Measured data management all describe the same practice of organizing, governing, and analyzing physical measurement data. The terminology varies by industry and region. This guide uses test data management as the primary term because it aligns with the ASAM ODS standard and matches the most common search queries in the automotive and engineering context.

This guide has traced a path from the problem (scattered, ungoverned test data costing engineering organizations time and money) through the data itself (what it is, who produces it, what formats exist) to the standard that provides the foundation (ASAM ODS) and the roles and organizations that benefit from managing it systematically. This final page presents HighQSoft's approach to test data management: the five principles that guide every product, the solution architecture that implements them, and the path from first evaluation to production deployment.

HighQSoft's product portfolio implements the five principles as an integrated test data management solution where each product addresses a specific challenge in the data lifecycle.

is the enterprise ASAM ODS 6 server that provides governed storage for test data. AReS Libertas uses a mixed-mode architecture where metadata is stored in SQL databases (optimized for fast queries) and mass data is stored in dedicated repositories (optimized for throughput). This architecture ensures that finding data and reading data are each handled by the technology best suited to the task. AReS Libertas supports LDAP and OAuth authentication, role-based access control, and deploys on Docker and Kubernetes for modern infrastructure management.

extends storage into federation. For organizations with test data spread across multiple ODS servers, file systems, and cloud storage, Janus Platform virtualizes all of these sources behind a single ASAM ODS interface. Engineers query one system and get results from everywhere. Janus Platform is cloud-native, scales elastically on Kubernetes, and supports bidirectional data space participation for sovereign data exchange with partners and suppliers.

automates the analysis workflows that transform raw measurements into engineering insights. Merlin Analysis Server is technology-agnostic, executing jobs written in Python, MATLAB, Java, or Apache Spark. Merlin separates orchestration (scheduling, queuing, monitoring) from execution (running the analysis), enabling enterprise-scale automation where thousands of jobs run daily without manual intervention. When new data arrives in the repository, Merlin Analysis Server automatically triggers configured pipelines, extracts KPIs, checks acceptance criteria, and writes results back to the governed storage.

is the web-based portal that engineers use daily to find, explore, and work with test data. ASAMCommander Lite is free and provides Explorer, Search, and Bookmarks modules that work with any ASAM ODS server. ASAMCommander Professional adds administration, optional modules (Catalog Editor, Merlin UI, exporters), and integration with MATLAB, DIAdem, and AVL Concerto.

handles data onboarding for test data management. MoMa is a rule-driven ETL engine that imports measurement data from CSV, MDF4, ATFX, and other formats into the ASAM ODS repository. With approximately 455 built-in transformation rules and support for custom Java rules, MoMa automates the format normalization that would otherwise require manual conversion for every incoming dataset.

provide AI-assisted access to test data. The MCP Server connects AI assistants like Claude or ChatGPT directly to ASAM ODS test data, enabling engineers to query measurements in plain English. Claire provides a web interface for the same natural language exploration. These are production products available today, not roadmap items.

Starting with test data management does not require a multi-year transformation program. HighQSoft's modular architecture allows organizations to begin with a single use case and expand as the value becomes clear.

Download HighQSoft's free web client and connect it to an existing ASAM ODS system, or request a trial instance. ASAMCommander Lite works with any ASAM ODS server, including third-party systems like AVL Santorin and Eclipse openMDM. This gives engineering teams an immediate window into what structured test data access looks like in practice.

Most organizations begin with the test domain that feels the most pain, often powertrain or engine testing, where data volumes are high and the demand for automation is strongest. HighQSoft's team configures a pilot deployment that demonstrates search, analysis automation, and tool integration using the organization's own data.

Once one domain proves the value, additional domains follow. The ASAM ODS data model is flexible enough to accommodate every test domain's specific metadata while providing the shared infrastructure for cross-domain search, automation, and governance.

HighQSoft has followed this path with organizations ranging from single-department deployments to global enterprise rollouts serving hundreds of engineers across dozens of sites. HighQSoft's 25-year track record, with production deployments at BMW, Ford, Volkswagen, Audi, Bosch, Cummins, and Honda, provides the reference base that enterprise buyers require.

HighQSoft's team provides live demonstrations tailored to specific test domains and data management challenges. Contact HighQSoft to discuss your organization's test data management requirements, request a demonstration of the platform, or download ASAMCommander Lite to start exploring immediately.

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HighQSoft provides test data management solutions for automotive OEMs and engineering organizations. HighQSoft's ASAM ODS-based platform, including the AReS Libertas server, Janus federated platform, and Merlin Analysis Server, serves BMW, Ford, Volkswagen, Bosch, Cummins, and Honda with over 25 years of production deployments. This guide explains what engineering test data management is, why it matters, and how organizations implement it at enterprise scale.