Cloud Testing Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Component (Service and Platform), Deployment (Public, Private and Hybrid), Enterprise Size, End User, and By Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Cloud Testing Market is accounted for $11.3 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $28.9 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 14.3% during the forecast period. In a form of software testing known as cloud testing, web applications that make use of cloud computing environments try to imitate current user traffic in order to load test and stress test websites. Web applications are tested for scalability, speed, stability, and security using the cloud. The various benefits of cloud testing, including test automation for several teams, testing as a service (TaaS), resource-oriented paradigms, and enhanced test coverage, can be attributed to its rising popularity.

According to the World Bank, the worldwide digital economy is equal to 15.5 percent of the global GDP.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Rising security breaches

The main driving force behind the growth of the cloud testing market has been a growing number of security breaches. Any organization's first priority is data security, which is also an essential aspect of cloud infrastructure and apps. The data security laws governing cloud infrastructure construction worry a lot of enterprises. If thorough testing of cloud infrastructure is done, security breaches can be somewhat contained. It makes it feasible to find system leaks and improves the efficacy and effectiveness of the cloud computing system. One of the key aspects that are expected to boost the growth of the cloud testing market during the forecast period is the increasing demand for this technology to pinpoint leak sites.

Restraint:

Issues with bandwidth and performance

The need for bandwidth continues to evolve because there are numerous other companies that share the cloud's resources. When a reliable internet connection fails to keep up or when there isn't enough bandwidth to support testing, QA teams face difficulties with cloud testing. Improve the effectiveness of your cloud-based testing tool by putting in place a backup strategy that can meet your bandwidth demands in the event of a connectivity issue or outage. Any application needs to evaluate performance carefully. The performance of cloud-based apps is directly hampered by downtime. With any technology, downtime is possible. Several cloud suppliers have faced difficulties in recent years. Customers find it a challenge to rely on these services in these situations.

Opportunity:

Rapid adoption of cloud computing solutions

The possibility of expansion in the cloud testing market in the upcoming years is expected to be boosted by the enterprise-level rapid adoption of cloud computing solutions across a range of end-user industries, including government, healthcare, and BFSI. Globally, businesses are increasingly choosing this technology as an essential part of their daily operations. Cloud sourcing technology is becoming more prevalent in software testing because of its ability to do quality assurance (QA) and eliminate defects. In the upcoming years, it is expected that the market for cloud testing will grow as cloud sourcing technology is more widely used for testing services. As the number of online businesses continues to expand and web and mobile application usage increases globally, competition among online enterprises is also increasing.

Threat:

Vendor lock-in & Cost Considerations

An organization might run into difficulties switching to an alternative provider or returning to on-premises testing after employing a particular cloud testing platform or service provider. Vendor lock-in may limit flexibility and make it hard to transfer providers in response to shifting business needs or financial constraints. While reduced infrastructure and maintenance costs may result in cost savings for cloud testing, it is not necessarily the most cost-effective solution for all circumstances. Costs connected to testing large-scale or complex applications on the cloud may escalate, particularly if testing environments must be provisioned for extended periods of time.

COVID-19 Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic's effects on the cloud testing industry have been conflicting. The demand for testing services was first affected by lockdowns and remote work arrangements, but as digital transformation projects and cloud adoption increased, new opportunities appeared. The epidemic has brought awareness to how crucial cloud-based testing solutions are for maintaining corporate resilience and continuity. The demand for online settings, virtual classrooms, and collaboration tools is going to increase in key areas like IT/ITeS, education, and media. Additionally, businesses throughout the world are ready to spend more on cloud adoption.

The public segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The public segment is estimated to hold the largest share, due to public cloud service providers provide scalable resources, which makes it simple for businesses to accommodate many users for testing needs. Depending on the requirements of the testing, you can scale up or down the infrastructure. Users from multiple locations can access the SUT simultaneously thanks to the public part. This is particularly useful for distant teams collaborating to test applications with a worldwide user base.

The manufacturing segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The manufacturing segment is anticipated to have lucrative growth during the forecast period, manufacturers might quickly create and build up test environments employing the cloud without the need for significant physical infrastructure. This adaptability facilitates effective testing of manufacturing processes, machinery, and systems. By eliminating the need for pricey on-premises infrastructure and related maintenance, cloud testing delivers cost benefits. Pay-as-you-go methods, in which manufacturers pay for the resources applied during testing, enable them to reduce capital expenditures. Platforms for testing in the cloud frequently incorporate virtualization and simulation tools.

Region with largest share:

Asia Pacific commanded the largest market share during the extrapolated period owing to the region's continually growing retail, IT, and telecom sectors, as well as increasing expenditures on cloud network infrastructure and rising use of cloud computing services. Additionally, the Indian cloud testing market held the quickest rate of growth in the Asia-Pacific region, while China's cloud testing business had the biggest market share.

Region with highest CAGR:

North America is expected to witness profitable growth over the projection period. The rising spending on cloud infrastructure will continue to drive the North American cloud testing market forward. The rise of the business will be aided by a rapid rise in the number of cloud-based data centers around the region. The presence of major technology companies and retail behemoths is expected to speed up the uptake of cloud-based services and goods in this region.

Key players in the market:

Some of the key players in the Cloud Testing Market include: Oracle Corporation, Smartbear Software, IBM Corporation, Akamai Technologies , Microsoft Corporation, Microfocus, Capgemini, CA Technologies, Tricentis, Cavisson System, Cognizant, Cigniti, Xoriant Corporation, Damco Group, A four technologies, Infostrech Technologies and Invensis.

Key Developments:

In May 2022: Capgemini announced that it has been chosen by Airbus to deliver a cloud-first transformation programme for its global Commercial Aircraft and Helicopters businesses. Capgemini, as a strategic partner to Airbus, will now provide a fully managed service of the core cloud infrastructure for the Airbus business.

In May 2022: Smart Bear Software has announced collaboration with BCT to deliver flawless and resilient applications quickly while ensuring quality at every stage of the SDLC. Businesses today expect high-performance, high-quality software with a focus on faster time to market. To accomplish this, BCT will rely on Smart Bear's intelligent automation testing tools and frameworks.

In March 2022, Oracle announced to launch New Services and Capabilities that Focused on Giving Customers Even More Flexibility. The organization is expanding with 11 new networking, and storage services and capabilities that enable customers to run their workloads faster and more securely at lower costs.

Components Covered:

• Services
• Platform

Deployments Covered:

• Public
• Private
• Hybrid

Enterprise Sizes Covered:

• Large Enterprise
• Small and Medium Enterprise

End Users Covered:

• Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance
• Retail
• Transportation and Logistics
• Healthcare
• Manufacturing
• Media & Entertainment
• Travel & Hospitality
• Energy & Utilities
• Other End-Users

Regions Covered:

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • Italy
  • France
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

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