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How Financial Services Can Reduce Testing Costs, Ensure Compliance and Automate Legacy Systems

July 29, 2025July 15, 2025 by Anna Mountford

In the financial services sector, staying ahead is not just about speed. It is about trust, security and meeting rigorous compliance standards. From global banks to emerging FinTech’s, organisations face relentless pressure to deliver seamless digital experiences while maintaining control over operational and regulatory risks. Yet with increasingly complex technology estates spanning web, mobile and … Read more

Who Really Owns Quality in Software Delivery? Key Findings from the T-Plan QA Strategy Poll

July 29, 2025July 15, 2025 by Anna Mountford

New poll results reveal a shift in quality ownership across software teams. Discover what this means for your QA strategy, test automation tools, and how your organisation can plan for better software quality and faster delivery. The QA Ownership Poll: Understanding Quality in Modern Software Teams As software delivery models evolve, organisations are re-examining a key … Read more

Why AI Test Automation Fails in Regulated and Desktop Environments (And Why T-Plan Is the Safer Choice)

July 18, 2025July 8, 2025 by Anna Mountford

Diagram comparing AI test automation failures in regulated and desktop environments with T-Plan’s secure, repeatable test automation platform across Windows, Linux, and mobile.

Why One-Size-Fits-All AI Testing Does Not Work As more organisations rush to adopt artificial intelligence for software testing, there is a growing assumption that AI is the best answer for every environment. In reality, many teams quickly discover that AI-based test automation does not suit every platform, industry or security model. If your software depends … Read more

Are your test scripts slowing down your continuous testing pipeline?

July 29, 2025July 2, 2025 by Anna Mountford

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The promise of continuous testing lies in delivering rapid, reliable feedback that enables development teams to maintain velocity whilst ensuring software quality. However, many organisations discover that their test scripts have become the primary bottleneck in their CI/CD pipelines, transforming what should be an accelerating force into a source of delays, frustration and reduced confidence … Read more

Is your automation framework truly data-driven or just repetitive?

July 29, 2025July 2, 2025 by Anna Mountford

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

The distinction between truly data-driven automation and merely repetitive scripting represents one of the most critical decisions facing modern software development teams. Whilst many organisations believe they’ve implemented sophisticated automation frameworks, closer examination often reveals collections of hard-coded scripts that repeat identical actions with minimal variation. This fundamental misunderstanding not only limits testing effectiveness but … Read more

When should you use emulators vs real devices in testing?

July 29, 2025July 2, 2025 by Anna Mountford

The mobile application landscape has fundamentally transformed how businesses approach quality assurance, with over 1.43 billion mobile devices sold in 2021 alone and more than 2.65 million applications available on Google Play. This explosive growth has created unprecedented challenges for development teams who must ensure their applications perform flawlessly across an increasingly diverse ecosystem of … Read more

How proper test environments boost automation accuracy and reliability

July 29, 2025July 2, 2025 by Anna Mountford

Test automation has become the cornerstone of modern software development, enabling organisations to deliver high-quality applications at unprecedented speed whilst managing increasingly complex technology stacks. However, the effectiveness of automated testing hinges on a fundamental element that often receives insufficient attention: the quality and management of test environments. A well-orchestrated test environment serves as the … Read more

Reimagining QA for cross-platform systems: the new era of compatibility testing

July 29, 2025July 2, 2025 by Anna Mountford

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The digital landscape has fundamentally transformed how users interact with applications, creating unprecedented expectations for seamless functionality across every conceivable platform, device and environment. Modern users switch effortlessly between smartphones, tablets, desktop computers and increasingly diverse operating systems, expecting applications to deliver identical experiences regardless of their chosen platform. This evolution has elevated compatibility testing … Read more

Top 5 business processes you should automate with RPA today

July 29, 2025July 2, 2025 by Anna Mountford

Robotic process automation has evolved from a cutting-edge concept to an essential business tool, transforming how organisations handle repetitive tasks and streamline operations. As companies worldwide grapple with increasing operational demands whilst striving to reduce costs, RPA presents a compelling solution that delivers tangible results without requiring extensive system overhauls or complex integrations. The beauty … Read more

Where do UI tests fit in the testing pyramid?

July 29, 2025July 2, 2025 by Anna Mountford

The testing pyramid has stood as a foundational concept in software development since Mike Cohn introduced it in 2009, providing teams with a strategic framework for organizing their testing efforts. However, as applications have evolved in complexity—particularly with the rise of sophisticated user interfaces, single-page applications and cross-platform experiences—the role and positioning of UI tests … Read more

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