Software Testing Global Market Report 2024

The software testing market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $48.17 billion in 2023 to $52.45 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth observed during the historic period can be attributed to several factors, including accelerated software development lifecycles, a focus on product innovations, a surge in online transactions and purchases, the adoption of continuous integration practices, and the necessity for automated testing tools to streamline testing processes.

The software testing market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $74.8 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. The forecasted growth is fueled by increased mobile app usage, driving continuous updates for user experience. Companies are expanding into mobile testing, with organizations investing more in software development for safety and data security. The BFSI segment is expanding software testing due to rising online transactions. Major trends include cloud computing adoption for efficiency, technological advancements such as AI, and faster delivery of quality software.

The ongoing adoption of cloud computing is poised to drive significant growth in the software testing market in the coming years. Cloud computing adoption is on the rise due to its cost-effectiveness, scalability, accessibility, innovation opportunities, reliability, security, and environmental sustainability. Software testing in cloud computing ensures that applications meet quality standards, perform reliably, and deliver seamless user experiences in dynamic and distributed cloud environments. For example, as per the State of DevOps Study conducted by Google Cloud Platform's DevOps Research and Assessment (DORA) team in January 2023, the utilization of multiple public clouds increased from 21% to 26% in 2022, with hybrid cloud usage intensifying from 25% to 42.5%. Furthermore, the proportion of users employing the public cloud, encompassing multiple clouds, surged from 56% in 2021 to 76%. Thus, the continuous adoption of cloud computing is fueling the growth of the software testing market.

Leading companies in the software testing market are prioritizing the introduction of technologically advanced solutions, such as AI-powered software testing tools, to gain a competitive advantage. AI-powered testing tools automate the generation of test cases by analyzing requirements, code, and historical data. For instance, Cyient, a global technology solutions company based in India, introduced CyFAST in June 2022 - an AI-driven framework for automated system and software testing. CyFAST facilitates end-to-end test automation across various platforms, including web, mobile, desktop, and embedded applications and hardware devices, offering comprehensive test project management solutions. This cutting-edge platform leverages cognitive intelligence for enhanced test orchestration, risk-based testing, and regulatory compliance documentation, enabling effective testing of complex systems and software.

In February 2022, Tricentis, a software testing company based in Austria, acquired Testim, with the aim of integrating their respective capabilities and leveraging cutting-edge technology from their portfolios. This acquisition is intended to enable the creation of premium software quality assurance solutions by integrating products and services from both companies. Testim, headquartered in Israel, specializes in delivering commercial end-to-end software testing solutions, enhancing Tricentis's offerings and market presence in the software testing domain.

Major companies operating in the software testing market are Accenture PLC, International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), Fujitsu Limited, Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS), Capgemini SE, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, Infosys Limited, HCL Technologies Limited, Atos SE, Wipro Limited, CGI Inc., Tech Mahindra Limited, Sopra Steria Group, Micro Focus International plc, UST Global Inc., Neusoft Corporation, Hexaware Technologies Limited, Cyient Limited, QualiTest Group, Tricentis AG, L&T Technology Services Limited, Cigniti Technologies Limited, Astegic Inc., Serengeti.

North America was the largest region in the software testing market in 2023. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the software testing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the software testing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Software testing is the systematic process of evaluating and verifying that a software application or system meets specified requirements and operates correctly. This involves executing the software under controlled conditions to identify defects or bugs and ensure it behaves as expected. The objective is to assess the quality, functionality, and performance of the software product before its release to end-users.

The main types of software testing include system integrator testing and pureplay software testing. Pureplay software testing focuses primarily on testing software to ensure its quality, reliability, and functionality. It encompasses various components such as application testing and services, serving industries including information technology (IT) and telecommunications, banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI), manufacturing, retail, healthcare, transportation and logistics, the government and public sector, consumer electronics, and media.

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The software testing market includes revenues earned by entities by offering services such as compatibility testing, automation testing, mobile testing, regression testing, and localization testing. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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