mabl, the AI-powered test automation leader, has released its 6th annual Testing in DevOps Report, offering an in-depth look into the evolving dynamics of quality assurance and testing in modern software development. The 2025 edition underscores a key industry trend: AI is accelerating release cycles and transforming QA—but not without new challenges.
“This report is a call to action for continued innovation,” said Gev Hovsepyan, Head of Product at mabl. “It highlights the importance of AI, agentic workflows, and unified testing in delivering high-quality software faster.”
Highlights from the 2025 Report
1. Release Velocity Accelerates
- 46% of development teams report deploying code at least 50% faster than they did in 2024.
- This shift is largely attributed to AI-enhanced DevOps practices and continuous delivery pipelines.
2. AI Tool Adoption is Surging
- 55% of organizations now use AI for software development and testing.
- In mature DevOps environments, adoption climbs to 70%, showcasing AI’s growing influence in accelerating workflows.
3. Quality Gaps Persist Despite Speed Gains
- Teams struggle with test maintenance, which consumes 20% of QA team time.
- Only 14% of teams achieve 80%+ test coverage, revealing a gap between velocity and quality.
4. AI is Viewed as a Remedy
- 38% of teams not currently using AI are planning to invest in AI-powered automation in the next cycle.
- AI is increasingly seen as the solution for improving test coverage, reducing maintenance overhead, and driving smarter test strategies.
5. QA Investment on the Rise
- 51% of organizations are increasing budgets for QA hiring.
- 62% are boosting spend on test automation tools, indicating growing recognition of testing’s strategic importance.
Industry Perspective
“AI is unlocking new levels of innovation, changing how we build and ship software,” said Jessica Mosley, Director of Quality Engineering at TrustCloud. “It’s giving people opportunities to upskill and grow into new roles—while reminding us that strong foundational testing is crucial for AI to succeed.”
mabl’s 2025 Testing in DevOps Report makes one thing clear: AI is now central to quality engineering. The report captures a pivotal moment where teams are balancing speed, innovation, and reliability—turning to intelligent testing solutions to meet growing demands.
With AI transforming QA workflows, agentic test automation, and unified platforms like mabl, organizations are better equipped than ever to deliver quality software at scale—faster and smarter.
