Why Future-Proof Test Automation Starts With Smarter Planning 

“We need something that works now and won’t break later”

For many scaling tech organisations, speed is essential. Features are released rapidly, teams expand, and simple stacks quickly become complex ecosystems. But one area often left behind during this growth is test automation.  If you have ever said: “We need something that works now and still works a year from now” You’re not alone. We … Read more

Struggling With Test Automation That’s Complex, Fragile or Hard to Maintain? 

“Selenium and Appium aren’t working for me, and I’m finding it frustrating”

If you are reading this, your experience with Selenium or Appium has probably not been as smooth as you expected. You’re not alone.  Many software teams tell us they have spent considerable time building and maintaining automated tests, only to find them failing whenever the user interface changes. The time that was meant to be … Read more

Why Open-Source Testing Tools May Be Holding You Back

What’s your test team’s biggest challenge in software testing?

As software teams scale, the demands on their test automation frameworks grow rapidly—so it’s no surprise that many organisations are re-evaluating their tech stacks to ensure they’re future-proof.  We recently ran a poll to ask the testing community:  What’s your test team’s biggest challenge in software testing?  Here’s what they told us:  The message is … Read more

Struggling with Legacy Systems? Here’s How T-Plan Modernises Outdated Infrastructure Without the Cost of Replacement 

I can't find anything that works with our old legacy systems...

Legacy systems are the backbone of many organisations—but they often come with a heavy burden. In sectors like finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and government, these long-standing systems remain essential, yet their age and complexity make integration with modern automation tools incredibly challenging. As a result, teams are left relying on manual workarounds that are time-consuming, inefficient, … Read more

T-Plan in Defence: Trusted for Decades, Proven in a Crisis 

Automating Critical Mission tests within 15 mins - Defence

In environments where software must be secure, reliable, and fast—T-Plan stands apart. With over 25 years of proven success in Visual UI Test Automation, our platform is trusted by defence organisations worldwide for one critical reason: it just works—securely, behind the firewall.  This month, we’re showcasing a compelling story from our Defence Use Case, where … Read more

Selenium or Appium not working for you anymore? Here’s Why It’s Time to Future-Proof Your Test Automation

Open Source Selenium or Appium

If you’re using open-source test automation tools like Selenium or Appium, you’ve probably seen the benefits—flexibility, community support and no upfront costs. But as your business scales, you might also be running into frustrating limitations:  Lack of compatibility on systems and platforms you’re testing on Complex integrations slowing you down Security concerns in regulated industries … Read more

The Evolution of TuringBots in Software Testing – And Why They Work Even Better with T-Plan 

TuringBot AI agent

Software testing has come a long way. We started with manual testing, then moved to scripted automation, and now we’re entering the era of AI-powered TuringBots—intelligent bots that can generate, execute, and optimise software tests with minimal human effort.  Sounds amazing, right? Well, not so fast. While TuringBots are powerful, they work best when paired … Read more

The Difference Between RPA and Test Automation: Why RPA Can’t Replace Testing 

The Difference Between RPA and Test Automation: Why RPA Can’t Replace Testing

In the automation industry, the lines between different technologies can sometimes become blurred. In this blog we’ll look at one of the most common misconceptions that Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Test Automation are interchangeable. However, while both involve automation, their purposes, functions, and implementations are fundamentally different. More importantly, RPA cannot and should not … Read more

Smarter, Faster, Flexible Testing: Benefits of Working with T-Plan

Key Benefits of T-Plan

Finding a digital testing solution that’s efficient and reliable is crucial for businesses to maintain software quality and optimise performance. We’ve been pioneers in test automation since 1999, empowering companies across various industries with our cutting-edge automation solutions. Whether you have coding expertise or not, our innovative approach allows businesses to save time, identify errors … Read more

Top UI and Image-Based Test Automation Tools in 2025: A Complete Comparison 

Software testing is a critical part of the development lifecycle, ensuring that applications function as expected before deployment. With the increasing complexity of modern applications, UI and image-based test automation has become essential for validating visual elements, user interactions, and graphical consistency across different platforms. What can’t be picked up in code testing makes visual … Read more

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