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Every test team has asked the same question at some point: “Should we automate this, or just test it manually?” The answer is rarely black and white. That’s why a Manual vs. Automation Decision Matrix exists to bring clarity to the chaos. It helps teams understand the lifecycle of a test case, its complexity, how often it runs, and the value it adds to product stability. With a decision matrix, you can make more informed, ROI-driven decisions.

Ongoing growth accelerated by AI-native products, strategic partner ecosystem, and global enterprise adoption. ATLANTA, GA — December 03, 2025 — Katalon, the category leader in AI-augmented software testing, today announced it has been ranked No. 221 on the 2025 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, marking the company’s third consecutive year on the prestigious list of the fastest-growing technology companies in North America.

Regression testing is one of the most critical parts of the release cycle. It confirms that the new code works, and that old features still behave the way users expect. But here’s the catch: regression testing always comes in late. And without structure, it gets messy fast with unclear scope and scattered test cases. That means high chances of missing critical flows. The Regression Testing Starter Kit is built to solve that.

In the agile development methodology, the velocity of testing holds the key to delivering the best quality software within the stipulated budget and time constraints. As such, this drives the need to automate the testing process with test orchestration. Most software development teams visualize test automation as a discreet step in the delivery lifecycle instead of viewing it as a designed sequence of steps.

Manual testing is still essential, but it’s often disconnected from automation. The new Manual to Automation capability in Katalon bridges that gap. It converts manual test runs into automated scripts instantly, linking them for unified coverage.

October brings focused AI-native upgrades across Studio 10.4.0, TestCloud, and TestOps. Studio adds Agent-mode MCP, AWS Bedrock, AI failure analysis, automated code migration, and API auth inheritance. TestCloud delivers live device takeover, KRE session control, CLI heap sizing, private site testing, and richer Image Injection. TestOps adds an MCP server for LLM-driven management and a unified, real-time schedule console.

Katalon Studio 10.4 introduces a new wave of AI-powered and enterprise-ready capabilities that streamline test creation, maintenance, and analysis. This release focuses on avoiding context switching, simplifying upgrades, and enhancing test intelligence, all designed to make testing faster, smarter, and more reliable.

Getting the right answer to a technical question, right when you need it, can be the difference between a minor speedbump and a major roadblock. We all know the feeling of being stuck on a specific error or needing a quick "how-to" guide to keep a project moving. That's why we’re excited to announce that the new 24/7 Katalon Support Assistant is now live in production! It's an AI-powered technical support agent and the fastest way to get the help you need, anytime.

Insurance companies face unique challenges in delivering reliable software quickly. Policy updates, claims processing, and regulatory compliance all demand precision and speed. Manual testing alone can create delays, introduce errors, and increase operational risk. That's where test automation for insurance industry comes in. Repetitive regression tests that previously take up so much time can easily be automated.

Hi everyone, I’m Elly, Katalon Community Specialist by title, tester at heart. I spend a good chunk of my time researching around the Katalon Forum reading bug reports, answering questions, and watching how this brilliant community solves problems together. Over the past month, I’ve been tracking what everyone’s been talking about: the tricky bugs, the clever fixes, and the shout-worthy contributions. This post is my way of sharing that back with all of you.