At Starwest 2024, Mr. Anand Gopalakrishnan delivered an insightful presentation titled "AI-Assisted Exploratory Testing for Healthcare Software Based on the STEEEP Domain of Healthcare Quality." He highlighted how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing exploratory testing by enabling real-time risk assessment and providing deeper insights into software performance.

In the ever-evolving digital world, the security of web applications has never been more critical. At Starwest 2024 conference, this interesting topic took center stage, highlighted by Tom Stiehm, the CTO of Coveros, during his insightful session, "Web Security Testing: The Basics and More" Stiehm highlighted reality: as businesses increasingly rely on web applications to access sensitive information, protecting these systems has become a primary aspect of software testing.

As part of gaining deeper insights into the rapidly evolving landscape of microservices testing and QA, I had the privilege of attending the Starwest 2024 conference, where one of the highlights was the insightful session led by Tariq King, CEO and Head of Test IO. His session on Full-Stack Testing for Microservices Architectures highlighted the growing leverage of microservices in modern applications and their seamless alignment with Agile and DevOps practices.

STARWEST 2024 was not just a conference; it was a vibrant hub of exploring knowledge and exploration into the transformative realm of generative AI and software testing. At this event, we started day 2 with an energetic workshop of "Evaluating and Testing Generative AI: Insights and Strategies", led by Jason Arbon, CEO of Checkie.AI, which covered the complex challenges of testing AI systems like ChatGPT and LLAMA.

In the current software market, products are being introduced in the market at a very fast rate, with new versions being brought out almost every month, if not weekly. This is a good thing as it keeps the products evolving, but at the same time, it is not without its problems, and the most evident of these is the existence of problems and bugs.

Choosing a QA automation partner is not just a question of technicality but it’s strategy. So CTOs and VPs must meet general criteria like compatibility of the partner’s service with current development pipelines, scalability of the partner’s automation solutions, and the partner’s experience in managing complex test cases. Furthermore, knowing their view toward the integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipeline can significantly boost.

In today’s digital age, Software as a Service (SaaS) has revolutionized how businesses operate, offering cloud-based applications without the need for local installation. As the global SaaS market is expected to grow to more than $462 billion by 2028, it becomes clear that this model is a major player in the technology sector. Platforms like Salesforce, Zoom, and Netflix exemplify the SaaS trend, providing user-friendly, scalable solutions that charge based on usage.

SaaS is quickly becoming one of the significant industries for business growth and a primary force that drives the development of companies in the modern world, and the market is expected to reach $462 billion by 2028. Its popularity comes from the fact that applications may be accessed via the Internet without the bother of installation or regular maintenance. It's cloud-based, doesn’t need hardware, and updates automatically, making it a game-changer for companies.

As I eagerly awaited the start of Day 3 at the Global Fintech Fest 2024, the excitement was palpable. The added certainty that our very honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi would be in attendance boosted that expectation. His attendance was to take the day to another level since everyone eagerly awaited his views on India’s position in the global fintech industry. One could easily note preparations for his arrival were in full swing all over Mumbai.

The excitement built as we kicked off Day 2 of the Global Fintech Fest 2024! The day was packed with insightful sessions led by some of the brightest minds in the fintech world, including top CEOs and founders. The energy was palpable, with everyone eager to dive into discussions that would shape the future of digital finance.