The diverse range of measurement products creates problems with familiarity. Lack of familiarity and lack of time to reacquaint users can lead to questionable results. There are many ways around this, but by far the easiest, without sacrificing the need for 'making do' with existing equipment, is to have a single solution. But what if that weren't the case? This presentation covers a common-platform multiple-solutions approach as well as a consistent-platform multiple-solution approach. Using a single source or multiple sources of equipment, this may be the perfect resolution that offers a simple, easy approach.

• How to reduce test times by ensuring familiarity with the tools used
• How a common basis in UI design can save time and effort in testing
• How differing approaches to processes involved in test and measurement can lead to questionable outcomes
• What the alternatives are or could be