GlobalLogic unveils VelocityAI Testing to boost software quality

GlobalLogic has announced the introduction of VelocityAI Testing, a GenAI-powered solution intended to address quality assurance challenges and improve software delivery effectiveness for organisations facing complex digital demands.

VelocityAI Testing focuses on embedding AI-driven intelligence across all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). This approach is designed to help clients accelerate cycle times, improve efficiency, and maintain high standards of quality in software delivery.

Industry challenges

Enterprises today face increasing pressure to deliver software solutions more rapidly while also ensuring data security and high quality. A shortage of skilled resources, rising costs, and evolving technology landscapes have compounded these challenges, particularly in the area of quality assurance and software testing.

According to GlobalLogic, VelocityAI Testing has been developed as a direct response to these industry pain points. The platform claims to provide cost savings, scalability, and an outcome-driven approach, with flexible commercial options that accommodate varied organisational needs.

"The future of software development hinges on intelligently integrating enterprise-grade GenAI tools across the entire lifecycle, and Quality Assurance is no exception," said Raj Sethi, Senior Vice President of Technology, SDLC, GlobalLogic. "VelocityAI Testing integrates seamlessly into your existing processes, requiring little to no change management, and delivers immediate value to organizations of all sizes, regardless of their current engineering partnerships. VelocityAI Testing operates transparently behind the scenes, providing accelerated time-to-market, enhanced quality, and adapting to the ever-changing technology landscape with flexibility of both operating and commercial models."

Main features

VelocityAI Testing includes several key capabilities:

• Test Strategy Development: The system leverages automated agents during onboarding to streamline time and enhance the success rate of test automation.
• Autonomous Test Case Generation: Test cases for both functional and non-functional testing are produced from user stories, subtasks, and software development artefacts within JIRA/ADO and CAKE, which functions as an intelligent integrator. This capability supports multiple testing stages, such as sanity, smoke, regression, and acceptance testing.
• Script and Output Integration: Outputs are saved to Jira or other third-party tools like QMetry. Test case execution is performed in separate environments, without requiring system deployment in advance.
• Flexible and Secure Deployment: VelocityAI Testing offers deployment within a client's Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) to match privacy and security policies. The solution supports client VPCs, GlobalLogic VPCs, on-premise, and air-gapped setups, accommodating heightened security requirements.
• Context-Aware Test Design: The system interprets documentation such as business requirement documents, product requirement documents, wireframes, Figma designs, and user guides, incorporating relevant business context and persona information via CAKE to enrich test scenarios.
• Defect Management and Reporting: Defects are logged automatically to JIRA/ADO, and the system employs GenAI capabilities to pinpoint root causes, identify untested sections, and provide smart dashboards that track key performance indicators, coverage, and quality metrics.

Client results

GlobalLogic reports notable results achieved with VelocityAI Testing in varied client environments.

In one instance, an international provider of building products and services recorded a 30% improvement in greenfield and brownfield development projects following the adoption of GenAI-supported testing combined with GlobalLogic's accelerator.

A media and entertainment organisation observed a 30-40% reduction in overall Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) cycles. This was attributed to end-to-end quality assurance, automation, and test case generation provided by GlobalLogic.

Additionally, for a Contact Centre service provider, the solution supported QA infrastructure modernisation and automated validation tasks, yielding a 50% reduction in time spent. The provider also migrated 94% of its customers to a multi-tenancy platform and reduced production backlog by 12-13% quarter-on-quarter.

Experience and positioning

GlobalLogic has reported that it has been developing machine learning and GenAI technologies since 2021. The company describes the launch of VelocityAI Testing as an important milestone in its approach to promoting a shift from reactive, stability-focused engineering practices to proactive, growth-oriented operations with a GenAI-first strategy.