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Today, Gartner released the first-ever Magic Quadrant for AI-augmented Software testing, and I’m very excited to share that Katalon has been named a Visionary!

When working with web automation in Python, knowing how to get the current URL is essential. It helps you confirm where the browser is, catch unexpected redirects, and make sure your test steps behave as expected. The command driver.get("url") is what takes you to a page. But after that, how do you check if you're on the right one? That’s where driver.current_url comes in.

Data obfuscation offers a powerful solution to today's enterprise security challenges — and the stakes couldn't be higher. IBM reports that the global average cost of a data breach crossed $4.88 million in 2024. And 60% of the organizations we surveyed for our State of Data Compliance and Security Report have experienced data breaches or theft in non-production environments — up 11% from last year.

Three key trends are changing how organizations approach embedded analytics. Companies that recognize these shifts gain competitive advantages while others struggle with outdated strategies. Ramin Jahanbani has watched this transformation from the front lines. As Senior Divisional Vice President at insightsoftware Data + Analytics, he’s guided hundreds of organizations through analytics decisions over the past decade.

Reason #7 to attend API Summit 2025? Learn more about Kong Konnect’s new approach to API Orchestration.

The expectations of users in the modern digital environment are ruthless. A smooth, user-friendly, and responsive online experience is no longer a competitive edge to be obtained; it is the standard for keeping customers. To design such experiences, Quality Assurance (QA) should extend beyond traditional functional testing.

Suppose you’re hungry and can’t go outside to have food due to ‘n’ number of meetings already lined up, what would you do? You’ll just open your favorite food delivery app, scroll through endless restaurant options, place an order within minutes, and get your meal delivered right to your desk. Convenient, isn’t it?

By 2026, all-in-one data platforms will dominate because they deliver faster time-to-value, built-in governance, and AI copilots that actually work. Orchestration-only tools remain powerful for engineering-heavy teams, but most organizations will move to managed platforms that reduce incidents, simplify compliance, and accelerate insight delivery.

Does it sometimes feel like the world of AI is constantly resetting the clock? One day you’re under pressure to deliver value fast with your AI project. The next, a prominent study claims most projects deliver zero value. Then, a leading business publication explains that, actually, value doesn’t even matter right now. All while the technology itself is advancing at a dizzying pace.

Banking transformation is one of the highest-stakes projects many financial institutions undertake. Whether you are replacing or upgrading core banking systems, launching new digital channels or shifting to cloud-native operations, the risks are many – and the failure rate remains alarmingly high. Recent industry studies suggest more than 55% of banks cite legacy core banking limitations as holding back their digital goals.