The topic of testing AI and ensuring its responsibility, safety, and security has never been more urgent. Controversy and incidents of AI misuse have increased 26-fold since 2021, highlighting growing concerns. As users quickly find out, AI tools are not infallible; they can make mistakes, display overconfidence, and lack critical questioning. The reality of the market is that AI is prone to error. This is exactly why testing AI is crucial. But how do we test AI?

With Tricentis NeoLoad 2024.1, we’re excited to announce a groundbreaking addition: native support for Apache Kafka. In today’s dynamic software landscape, IT leaders are prioritizing data streaming investments, with 89% of respondents saying investments in data streaming are important, with 44% citing it as a top strategic priority. Kafka has risen to popularity across multiple industries where real-time data processing and communication are paramount.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. The partnership between SAP and Tricentis makes Tricentis the go-to platform for SAP testing, and this image from a Tricentis Roadshow session with Marc Thier, SVP Application Lifecycle Management at SAP, sums it up quite nicely: SAP loves Tricentis! Since the partnership was established in 2020, hundreds of global enterprises using SAP solutions have adopted Tricentis testing applications to help accelerate and de-risk their business transformations.

We are thrilled to announce the release of Vera™ 2024.1! In this new version, we are introducing significant enhancements focused on audit history of domain role changes, streamlined Single Sign-On (SSO) login improvements, and improved Jira formatting support. We understand that maintaining stringent regulatory compliance while enhancing user experience are paramount concerns for any organization.

When ChatGPT first hit the market its human-like responses were astonishing, yet somewhat eerie. Many thought, “It communicates just like me.” It follows that the next logical thought was, “It’s going to take over my job.” However, the fear that AI-driven tools will replace human software testers is unfounded. AI will certainly impact testing jobs, including market expectations, skillsets, and required knowledge.

This blog was developed and published in collaboration with our partner, Capgemini. Organizations must move away from outdated methods of SAP delivery as they transition to S/4HANA and the cloud environment. The old school SAP approaches are no longer adequate for today’s requirements. They stem from the time in the 1990s and early 2000s when the enterprise resource planning (ERP) estate remained somewhat stagnant.

When you ask customers what key features they want in a software system, you’ll receive many answers. Most of them will be specific technical features like viewing, order history, or the ability to easily save favorites. Yet when given a system that contains everything they asked for, the customers’ first responses are often along the lines of “It feels a little slow.” Nowhere is the impact of poor performance felt so keenly than in the retail application space.

It’s no secret that the expectations for public sector digital services have changed significantly over the past few years; services need to be rolled out fast to ensure usable and secure software that can help agencies deliver on their mission. These expectations can be met by combining DevSecOps with codeless automated software testing.

We asked executives across Tricentis for their thoughts on topics that have the testing industry buzzing: artificial intelligence (AI), mobile testing, and increasing reliance on low-code/no-code testing solutions. Read on for Tricentis insiders’ take on these hot topics and how they impact the future of the industry.

We are thrilled to announce that Tricentis is once again a winner in TechStrong’s DevOps Dozen! TechStrong annually recognizes the most Agile and innovative DevOps tools and services, along with contributors to the DevOps community who have demonstrated exceptional performance. DevOps Dozen honorees have not only moved the needle within their own organizations, but have also pushed the DevOps industry forward. Tricentis Mobile was named the winner of the Best Testing Service/Tool category.