Tricentis is set to enhance software testing speed and quality with the launch of the Tricentis Copilot GenAI assistant. This new gadget is equipped with the capacity to test even the most complex applications, offering groundbreaking opportunities for quality engineering teams and developers to leverage generative AI.

In contrast to many other general-purpose genAI devices, Tricentis' solutions are completely integrated within its products and designed especially for speedy and straightforward application testing. The maiden copilot feature, 'Testim Copilot,' permits users to enter a text description of their test, which generates the required JavaScript code. In addition, it provides an explanation for the selected code or identifies and recommends fixes for potential issues.

With growing concerns around controls, data use, and Intellectual Property protection regarding genAI in large language models (LLMs), Testim Copilot is designed to deliver productivity gains and enhance application quality without compromising on responsible usage, safety, or accessibility. Furthermore, more Tricentis Copilot solutions will be introduced soon for Tricentis Tosca and Tricentis qTest.

Commenting on the innovation, Mav Turner, Chief Product and Strategy Officer at Tricentis, pointed out that "the democratization of testing with AI will allow even less technical resources to participate in the creation and execution of AI-generated test cases, leading to faster completion, fewer errors, higher productivity, and reduced costs." He further adds that customers using the Tricentis AI tools have been able to lower their test failure rate by 16% to 43% so far.

AI has been a critical aspect of Tricentis's product portfolio for years, and the successful debut of Tricentis Copilot marks a momentous step in that journey. Turner emphasizes how Testim Copilot allows AI directly into the hands of the user, automatically suggesting test cases and fixes leading to more time spent on workflows for increased productivity and improved time-to-market for new applications, promising that future Tricentis Copilot releases will have even greater benefits.

International Data Corporation (IDC) estimates that enterprises will use generative AI and automation technologies to drive $1 trillion in productivity benefits by 2026. Melinda Ballou, research director for IDC's Agile ALM, Quality & Portfolio strategies, points out in a recent survey that "Testing and automated software quality are a top area of expected benefit for GenAI over the next 12 months. Early investment in AI by test automation providers such as Tricentis position help drive adoption, better code quality, and cost savings." Ballou added that a majority of survey participants were either expanding the use, using, or piloting the use of AI in conjunction with testing.