Welcome to our Two Sales Engineers how-to video series! If you want to know what OpenText Project and Portfolio Management can really do, you're in the right place.

In this ongoing series, our two sales engineers Mark and Alan break down the key features and benefits of OpenText Project and Portfolio Management through quick, easy-to-follow videos. Whether you're managing strategic plans, juggling resources, or trying to get a clear view of priorities, these videos share exactly how your team can stay aligned and deliver results with the OpenText solution.

We’ll keep adding new videos regularly, so check back often and follow along as we explore more ways to make your project and portfolio management faster, safer, smarter, and more transparent.

Resource management simplified with OpenText Project and Portfolio Management

Team sharing episode: Join Mark and Alan as they dive into a powerful feature within OpenText Project and Portfolio Management: team sharing. In this demo, they walk through how team sharing helps organizations streamline resource management by making it easier to assign, manage, and reallocate resources across projects — without the usual bottlenecks.

Whether you're dealing with limited capacity, shifting priorities, or simply trying to get the most out of your teams, this feature is built to bring flexibility and clarity to how work gets done. It’s a smarter, more collaborative way to manage shared resources — and it’s already changing the game for OpenText Project and Portfolio Management users.

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In the high-stakes world of digital experience, speed and reliability aren't just nice to have—they’re essential. Whether you're launching a new app, releasing a feature update, or preparing for peak traffic seasons, the last thing you want is to find out your system can’t handle the pressure when it’s already too late. That’s where load testing comes in.

What is load testing?

Load testing is a type of performance testing that simulates real-world usage to determine how a system behaves under expected—and even unexpected—user loads. The goal is to evaluate how applications perform when multiple users access them simultaneously, so teams can identify bottlenecks and optimize system behavior before it affects end users.

While performance testing is a broad category that includes various tests like stress testing, spike testing, and endurance testing, load testing zeroes in on simulating normal to high traffic scenarios. It answers the question: Can our application handle the user load we expect without slowing down, crashing, or degrading the user experience?

Now that we’re clear on what load testing is, let’s get into why it should be at the top of your testing priorities.

1. Prevent costly downtime

Unexpected downtime during a product launch, sales event, or high-traffic season can be devastating—not just to revenue, but to your brand’s reputation. Load testing helps you identify and address capacity limitations in your application infrastructure before they become production issues. By ensuring your system can handle peak demand, you drastically reduce the risk of outages and slowdowns when it matters most.

2. Deliver better user experiences

A sluggish or unresponsive application leads to frustrated users, abandoned sessions, and negative reviews. Load testing helps you measure response times, throughput, and system behavior under pressure, allowing you to fine-tune performance and optimize for real-world usage. The result? Faster, more reliable experiences that keep users engaged and loyal.

3. Build confidence in releases

Engineering teams move fast—but speed without confidence is a recipe for regression. Load testing provides quantifiable evidence that your application is ready for production, even under heavy load. It helps teams shift left, bake performance into CI/CD pipelines, and align developers, QA, and SREs around shared performance goals. With load testing, every release can ship with greater confidence and fewer surprises.

Make load testing a strategic advantage

Load testing isn’t just a checkbox—it’s a proactive strategy to protect your business, delight users, and support scalable growth. In a world where digital performance is business performance, load testing gives you the insights needed to keep your systems strong under pressure.

Ready to take the next step?

OpenText performance engineering solutions are designed to help you shift left, automate testing, and deliver fast, reliable digital experiences—at scale. Whether you're modernizing legacy systems or building cloud-native apps, we can help you stay ahead of performance issues before they impact your users.

Visit our website to explore the full suite of capabilities—or take an interactive tour and see how easy it is to get started with smarter, more scalable load testing.

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Software is the engine of innovation, but even the most brilliant ideas can falter without a smooth, efficient development process. That's where developer experience takes center stage.

Developer experience is more than just happy developers; it's about empowering them to build extraordinary things. It's about removing roadblocks, fostering collaboration, and providing the tools and environment they need to thrive.

Why the developer experience matters more than ever

Think of your developers as elite athletes. To perform at their peak, they need the right training, equipment, and support system. A poor developer experience is like forcing them to run a marathon in flip-flops – frustrating, inefficient, and ultimately detrimental to their performance.

A superior developer experience , on the other hand, unleashes their full potential. This translates to

• Faster time to market: Streamlined workflows, automated processes, and collaborative tools accelerate development cycles, enabling you to deliver innovative solutions ahead of the competition.
• Elevated code quality: Happy, empowered developers write better code. With the right tools and support, they can focus on crafting elegant, robust solutions that delight users and drive business value.
• Increased developer retention: Top talent is a precious commodity. A positive developer experience  fosters a sense of purpose and satisfaction, making your organization a magnet for the best developers and reducing costly turnover.

OpenText: Your partner in developer experience excellence

OpenText offers a comprehensive suite of developer experience solutions designed to elevate your developer experience and fuel your software development success.

1. OpenText™ DevOps Cloud: Empower developers in the cloud

This cloud-based AI DevOps platform provides a unified environment for development, testing, and deployment, eliminating the friction of juggling disparate tools.

• Integrated toolchain: Connect all phases of your software delivery lifecycle (SDLC) and consolidate your tools into a single, holistic platform.
• AI-powered automation: Free your developers from tedious tasks with AI-driven test automation and intelligent assistance.
• Seamless collaboration: Foster a culture of shared success with integrated tools that break down silos between development, testing, and operations teams.
• Performance optimization: Equip your developers with performance engineering tools to proactively identify and address bottlenecks, ensuring your applications perform flawlessly under pressure.

2. OpenText™ Functional Testing: Shift-left with confidence

Integrate automated testing early in the development cycle and empower developers to catch bugs sooner, reducing costly rework and accelerating delivery.

• AI-driven testing: Simplify test creation and maintenance with AI-powered tools that learn and adapt to your application.
• Codeless automation: Make test automation accessible to all developers, regardless of their testing expertise.

3. OpenText™ Performance Engineering: Build for scale and performance

Ensure your applications can handle the demands of real-world usage with comprehensive performance testing and analysis tools.

• Real-world simulation: Simulate user traffic and load conditions to identify performance bottlenecks before they impact your users.
• Continuous performance feedback: Integrate performance testing into your CI/CD pipeline for continuous feedback and optimization.

4. OpenText™ Software Delivery Management: Orchestrate your development lifecycle

Manage your entire software development lifecycle from a single platform, streamlining workflows and fostering collaboration.

• Agile and DevOps support: Embrace Agile and DevOps methodologies with tools that support iterative development and continuous delivery.
• End-to-end visibility: Gain complete transparency into your development process, enabling data-driven decisions and continuous improvement.

Embrace the future of developer experience with OpenText

The future of software development belongs to those who prioritize developer experience. OpenText is your partner in building a developer-centric culture that fosters innovation, accelerates delivery, and drives business success.

Ready to unleash the full potential of your development team?

Explore OpenText DevOps solutions or contact an OpenText expert today!

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Are you headed to the 2025 Gartner Application Innovation & Business Solutions Summit in Las Vegas, June 3-5? If accelerating software delivery, taming hybrid-cloud complexity, and hardening supply-chain security are on your 2025 agenda, carve out time for the OpenText® DevOps Cloud team. We’re bringing our experts, our latest platform innovations, and a packed schedule of live demos and information sessions designed to help you turn DevOps from a hopeful initiative into a predictable engine of value.

Why stop by the OpenText DevOps booth at Gartner® Application Innovation & Business Solutions Summit?

1. See a true end‑to‑end DevOps cloud in action

Most “DevOps” toolchains are stitched together with brittle scripts and tribal knowledge. OpenText DevOps Cloud unifies planning, version control, release orchestration, application security, and observability in a single SaaS experience. Watch our architects push a code change from commit to production—with automated policy checks, SBOM generation, container signing, and instant rollback—before your coffee gets cold.

2. Learn how global enterprises ship 4× faster

Whether you’re in finance, healthcare, manufacturing, or the public sector, you’ll find real‑world patterns you can steal. We’ll showcase:

• a reduction in audit prep time via traceable pipelines
• fewer production defects thanks to AI‑powered test automation
• annual savings through environment-as‑code and dynamic provisioning

3. Experience AI‑assisted DevSecOps

Catch our live demo on “Gen AI automation across DevOps” featuring our innovative AI and LLM-powered solution, OpenText DevOps Aviator. Generate compliance reports with a prompt, surface the root cause of flaky tests in seconds, and let policy‑aware AI recommend the safest remediation path.

Can’t‑miss session

When: June 5 @ 11.15 AM PST
Topic: Learn how leading teams are scaling intelligence across the pipeline with GenAI and agentic AI.
Speaker: Gabriel Martinez, Director, Product Marketing, OpenText DevOps Cloud

Arrive early—seating is limited.

Meet the brains behind the OpenText DevOps platform

Gartner events are legendary for hallway insights, and our bench is ready. Schedule a 1:1 to dig into: 

• Regulated‑industry compliance – PCI DSS, ISO 27001
• SAP integration – DevOps for heritage systems
• FinOps optimization – Cutting CI/CD infrastructure costs without slowing teams

Swing by the booth to chat about how OpenText Core Software Delivery Platform, powered by AI, is making testing smarter, forecasting more accurate, and release decisions more confident across your entire SDLC.

Plan your visit to see OpenText DevOps at Gartner® Application Innovation & Business Solutions Summit

📍 Expo Hall—look for the carnival!
🗓️ June 3 - 5, 2025 at Caesars Forum Conference Center, Las Vegas
💻 Add our sessions in the Gartner event app under “Exhibitor Sessions > OpenText”

Ready to run DevOps like a business?

Register for the Gartner Application Innovation & Business Solutions Summit, book a 1:1 with an OpenText DevOps expert, and follow @OpenTextDevOps on LinkedIn for live updates and swag alerts. The future of high‑velocity, audit‑ready software delivery is here—and it’s running on OpenText DevOps Cloud. See you in Vegas!

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OpenText is proudly sponsoring STAREAST 2025, April 30-May 1, 2025, in Orlando and online. Join us and engage with our experts to learn more about how to unleash the power of AI in testing.

STAREAST is the spot for all things software testing and quality. Experience a two-day tech expo with leading-edge technologies under one roof, plus a stacked lineup of 75+ talks. Whether you're there in person or online, you get the same awesome content.

Swing by our booth!

We'll have live demos and exciting prizes. While you're there, chat with us about how to unlock seamless, AI-infused autonomous software delivery with the OpenText Core Software Delivery Platform and OpenText DevOps Aviator.

And don't miss out on our latest innovations in OpenText Functional Testing and OpenText Performance Engineering. Ask our experts about enhancing reliability with automated functional testing and boosting efficiency with cutting-edge performance engineering.

Short on time? 

Catch a quick 10-minute live demo on “Gen AI Automation across DevOps” at these times:

• April 30 – 11:15 a.m., 4:00 p.m., 5:45 p.m.
• May 1 – 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.

Book a personalized meeting for a deeper conversation around test automation solutions or AI-powered DevOps. Talk with our experts about:

• Why generative AI is an area of interest for industry analysts.
• Game-changing methods that boost productivity and focus on value-generating work.
• Innovations in generative AI improving the speed of development and testing.

Watch us live from STAREAST on Wednesday, April 30th at 2:45 p.m. OpenText’s Solution Consultant, Mason Henry, will be talking about how AI is flipping the script on building, testing, and securing apps. Get the rundown on how to:

• Slash your testing TCO.
• Seamlessly create and keep up with test scripts.
• Boost your test coverage.

Register now to secure your place. We hope to see you in-person or online at STAREAST!

Expo hours:
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET
3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. ET

Thursday, May 1, 2025
10:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET

Location:
Rosen Centre Hotel
9840 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819

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The complexity of modern software development demands a new paradigm. Traditional DevOps methods have served their purpose, but today, organizations need to level up the way they deliver software to stay ahead of the game. The never-ending friction between software security and speed of software delivery to meet the high demands of the business continue to grow. Next-gen AI-powered DevSecOps represents the next evolution—providing a balanced and strategic approach.

1. Poor insights and manual human tasks stifle innovation and increase costs.

Are you staying ahead of the curve by leveraging AI and automation to speed up development processes?

Developers are challenged to quickly innovate and meet the demands for higher software quality for the business. Accelerating the software development lifecycle (SDLC) can compromise security and increase errors that lead to delays and added resources and costs. Automated security testing enables frequent, reliable releases and provides key insights to reduce errors, helping teams keep up with demand, and organizations to maintain a competitive advantage by delivering software innovations quickly and securely.

The growing need for software quality collides with a shortage of skilled security test engineers and developers. Organizations are seeking AI-powered tools that automate testing and provide key insights enabling more efficiency and team collaboration, allowing developers and testers to work together more effectively, leading to more satisfied team members that produce better results.

Quality failures, whether functional, performance, or security based, create compelling events that can have ripple effects across pipeline processes. The shortage of skilled engineers and the reliance on manual testing that can be prone to human errors, highlights the need for AI-powered automation tools that automate testing and enhance quality management.

Accelerate speed-to-value for the latest innovations and enhance quality for the business with predictive AI-powered insights to make smarter decisions, and automated security testing to speed up workflows. This can significantly help eliminate disconnected processes across the SDLC, enabling teams to better collaborate and deliver faster, despite shifting priorities and resource constraints.

New DevOps best practices are needed to help keep pace, saving time without sacrificing security, business, and technology coverage to detect and eliminate costly waste across your SDLC.

2. Threats are on the rise with AI-powered cyber criminals planning their next move on your software.

What’s your current security posture and how are you planning your next move?

An AI-generated cyber attack on an application is used to create sophisticated and adaptable malicious actions, often involving automated methods like generating personalized malware, or exploiting vulnerabilities in an app by analyzing user behavior and adapting attack strategies in real-time, making it significantly harder to detect and defend against compared to traditional cyber attacks. 

Now more than ever, mission-critical security is the top priority, and with cyber threats continuously on the rise it has made a comprehensive DevSecOps approach essential. Organizations need to arm themselves with the right tools that embed security seamlessly into their pipelines to detect and resolve vulnerabilities early and are deep-rooted across processes and teams, ensuring fast, secure application delivery.

Compliance and threat protection are never ending. Missed vulnerabilities can lead to data breaches and costly fixes, and broken customer trust. Leveraging automated security testing, compliance checks, and continuous monitoring for early detection and remediation of vulnerabilities is a necessity to protect precious data in pre- and post-application production environments.

Enterprise-grade systems and processes are required for fast, frictionless security without sacrificing quality, and continuous security tools integrated across the SDLC, giving your developers and IT staff the confidence to build and deploy securely at every step.

Embedding AI-powered security and automated compliance checks helps fight fire with fire against data threats seamlessly across every development step—without creating bottlenecks or tradeoffs, transforming teams from vulnerability hunters into secure software creators.

3. Disconnected teams, tools, and processes kill software development velocity, performance, and time to value.

Are you managing all aspects of integration and simplifying for maximum results across teams?

Developers and administrators must find and fix security flaws at every stage of the software lifecycle. Siloed systems inhibit communication and slow collaborative work. Organizations must find a better way to connect with integrated developer environments, empowering developers to better collaborate and create secure software with ease. It also ensures that, once released, any issues can be caught and fixed quickly in post-production software environments.

DevOps tooling has matured, yet it remains fragmented across various tools and processes. Organizations are seeking unified DevSecOps platforms that integrate seamlessly, reduce complexity, and enhance quality across the SDLC. When business systems can’t keep pace, they need solutions that accelerate delivery and provide immediate value across their workflows and supporting teams.

Enhance your toolchain with seamless integrations to connect and optimize your preferred development tools while eliminating friction between systems. Then keep the tools your teams love to use every day while gaining enterprise-grade orchestration and visibility.

Ensure total software quality without sacrificing velocity using integration of intelligent AI testing and insights to expand resource coverage. Automated security checks reduce manual work, and help maintain peak software performance into production with fewer issue incidents.

Lastly, tight integration of IT Operations into the DevSecOps framework represents a significant progression in software development and deployment for modern DevSecOps best practices. This synergy between development, security, and operations teams and processes is crucial for ensuring seamless performance feedback and a secure and efficient software lifecycle end-to-end. Ensuring that mission-critical apps are deployed, maintained, and monitored to protect against vulnerabilities, and are optimized for max performance.

Why OpenText for next-gen DevSecOps?

End-to-end DevOps excellence - Enabling teams to deliver faster with intelligent testing and automation to ensure total quality without sacrificing velocity. Security is integrated seamlessly by default into every development step without creating bottlenecks, transforming teams from vulnerability hunters into secure software creators.

Embedded security everywhere - Minimize vulnerabilities quickly to enable rapid, secure deployments with security in place at every stage, optimizing processes and reducing time-to-market challenges for seamless operations. Boost your threat response capabilities with real-time security insights, enabling faster detection and response to minimize operational disruptions.

AI insights & automation - Revolutionize software development by leveraging cutting-edge AI to transform development processes, enhancing overall security, efficiency, and innovation. Automate and predict, using AI to automate routine tasks and predict potential issues, allowing teams to focus on less manual tasks and more strategic growth initiatives.

Secure app deploy & monitor - Automated infrastructure to achieve consistent and repeatable deployment processes, significantly reducing the risk of human error while simultaneously enhancing security. Continuous application observability and automated maintenance and patching provides critical coverage and reliability in today's rapidly evolving threat landscape.

One trusted DevSecOps platform - OpenText delivers faster, safer, smarter DevSecOps with an intelligent end-to-end development, security, and operations driven solution like no other. Spanning across the entire software development lifecycle and management landscapes to simplify environments, resources, and IT spend, delighting users and delivering superior results.

OpenText is here to meet you where you are in your DevSecOps journey, whether you’re looking to solve an immediate challenge or embark on a comprehensive transformation…

Visit our DevSecOps solutions page for more on how Opentext is delivering next-gen DevSecOps, and check out our DevSecOps webinar series for the latest hot topics.

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Financial Services Institutions (FSIs) face a pivotal moment: capturing the attention and loyalty of Generation Z (Gen Z). Born between 1997 and 2012, this digitally native cohort is redefining financial landscapes with expectations for instant results, ethical practices, and seamless digital experiences. For FSIs ready to evolve, the potential is immense.​

Decode the Gen Z financial consumer

Gen Z embodies a blend of caution and ambition. Having witnessed economic downturns like the 2008 financial crisis, they are prudent yet entrepreneurial. While they may harbor skepticism toward traditional banking, they are eager to build wealth and prioritize financial security earlier than previous generations. Notably, Gen Z is projected to become the wealthiest generation by approximately 2035, primarily due to a significant wealth transfer from Baby Boomers. ​

The digital mandate: Beyond basic banking

For Gen Z, digital proficiency is non-negotiable. A staggering 99% have used a mobile banking app in the last month, with nearly 50% managing their finances exclusively via smartphones. Moreover, 60% prefer to open accounts directly from their mobile devices. ​

Embedded financial experiences

FSIs can thrive by integrating services into Gen Z's daily digital routines. This includes payment options within social platforms, investment opportunities in gaming environments, or banking services accessible through lifestyle apps. When financial management becomes an organic part of daily activities, Gen Z is more likely to engage.

Invisible banking infrastructure

Gen Z favors financial services that operate seamlessly in the background. They desire systems that automate savings, align investments with their values, and manage recurring payments autonomously. FSIs that handle financial complexities behind the scenes while offering simple interfaces will resonate with this demographic.​

The ethics edge: Purpose-driven banking

Gen Z is deeply influenced by ethical considerations. Approximately 51% cite environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors as important when choosing a payment provider. ​

Values-aligned investments

FSIs offering transparent, values-based investment options gain significant traction with Gen Z. This involves creating portfolios that exclude industries like fossil fuels or weapons manufacturing while highlighting sectors such as renewable energy, education, and healthcare. Importantly, these options must provide competitive returns, demonstrating that ethical investing doesn't necessitate financial sacrifice.​

The speed imperative: Banking at Gen Z's pace

Accustomed to instant gratification, Gen Z finds traditional banking timelines sluggish. They expect real-time transactions, immediate account openings, and swift loan approvals. FSIs must invest in infrastructure that supports these expectations to remain relevant.​

Frictionless onboarding

With an average attention span of just 8 seconds for apps before abandonment, every additional form field or verification step risks losing potential customers. Leading FSIs are implementing streamlined account creation with biometric verification, auto-fill capabilities, and gamified elements to engage users effectively.​

Communication: Speaking Gen Z's language

Financial jargon alienates this generation. They prefer straightforward explanations delivered through visual and interactive mediums.​

Financial education through content

Short-form video content that simplifies complex financial concepts resonates with Gen Z. FSIs creating TikTok-style tutorials, interactive calculators, and gamified learning experiences about budgeting, investing, and financial planning position themselves as trusted advisors.​

Hyper-personalized insights

Generic financial advice doesn't suffice. Gen Z expects insights tailored to their specific situations, goals, and values. AI-driven platforms providing hyper- personalized recommendations, spending analyses, and goal tracking foster stronger relationships with these young consumers., leading to loyalty and advocacy.

Building trust with a skeptical generation

Despite their digital immersion, Gen Z values human connection. The most successful FSIs will blend high-tech offerings with high-touch support when needed.​

Transparent fee structures

Hidden fees and complex charge structures repel Gen Z consumers. FSIs must offer transparent, preferably low or no-fee models with clear explanations of any necessary charges.​

Human-backed digital experiences

When issues arise, Gen Z desires immediate access to human assistance through their preferred communication channels—be it chat, text, or video call. Financial institutions that provide seamless transitions from AI-driven support to human experts instill confidence in their services.​

Gen Z in the workforce: Shape the future from within

Beyond being financial consumers, Gen Z is also entering the workforce in significant numbers, bringing their digital-first mindset and values-driven approach into the financial sector itself. As young professionals, they expect modern workplace tools, AI-driven efficiency, and seamless collaboration across digital platforms. FSIs that embrace these expectations—whether through AI-powered knowledge management, flexible work models, or purpose-driven company cultures—will not only attract top Gen Z talent but also benefit from their fresh perspectives on innovation, inclusion, and customer engagement. By integrating their needs as employees, FSIs can better position themselves to serve Gen Z as customers, creating a future-proof financial ecosystem.

The path forward

To capture the Gen Z market, FSIs must undergo fundamental transformations—not just in digital interfaces but in their entire approach to banking. This entails developing products that align with Gen Z values, creating experiences that match their digital expectations, and communicating in ways that build authentic connections. Institutions that succeed will view Gen Z not merely as a market segment but as collaborators in designing the future of the financial services industry. By embracing digital innovation, ethical transparency, and instant gratification, FSIs can forge lasting relationships with a generation poised to reshape the financial landscape for decades to come.

How OpenText empowers FSIs to win with Gen Z

To successfully engage Gen Z, FSIs need more than just digital transformation—they need a connected, intelligent, and secure ecosystem. The OpenText suite of cloud solutions empowers financial institutions to meet Gen Z’s expectations with agility and innovation:

OpenText Content Cloud ensures seamless access to critical documents, enabling real-time knowledge management and frictionless digital experiences.

OpenText Experience Cloud helps FSIs deliver hyper-personalized, omnichannel interactions that resonate with Gen Z’s demand for intuitive and engaging financial experiences.

OpenText DevOps Cloud enables FSI application delivery teams to ship better software—faster—with AI-driven automation, testing, and quality to meet Gen Z's high expectations of their mobile apps.

OpenText Analytics Cloud leverages AI-driven insights to provide tailored financial recommendations, predictive analytics, and automated reporting—enhancing both customer engagement and operational efficiency.

OpenText Business Network Cloud streamlines and secures transactions, enabling embedded finance and invisible banking infrastructure that align with Gen Z’s digital lifestyle.

OpenText Cybersecurity Cloud safeguards sensitive financial data and transactions, ensuring trust, compliance, and resilience against evolving cyber threats.

By harnessing the power of OpenText Cloud solutions, FSIs can modernize their operations, create value-driven financial experiences, and build lasting relationships with a generation that is redefining the future of finance.

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At OpenText, we’re not just evolving—we’re revolutionizing the way organizations build, test, and deliver software in the cloud. Buckle up to hear all about our Titanium X innovations, accelerating how we help organizations develop software the right way, with AI-driven intelligence, automation, and seamless integration.

Meet OpenText DevOps Aviator: Your AI secret weapon for faster, smarter, and safer software delivery

Time to fly smarter. DevOps Aviator is your AI wingman—built to turbocharge pipelines, call out turbulence before it hits, and land deployments with precision. It’s not just automation. It’s intelligence in motion—adaptive, predictive, and always one step ahead.

Why is OpenText DevOps Aviator a game changer?

Because it doesn’t just automate—it thinks ahead. Here’s how it’s redefining delivery:

• Smarter pipelines, zero hand-holding
  Launched in CE 23.4, DevOps Aviator takes the guesswork out of delivery. It uses machine learning to predict timelines, flags delays before they blow up, and leverages GenAI to turn feature descriptions into test cases. Less wrangling, more shipping. Faster cycles. No drama.
  
• Smart Assistant for your DevOps work
  In CE 24.2, DevOps Aviator introduced an AI-powered smart assistant that acts like “ask me anything” for your backlog. It answers questions about work items, test cases, and features—helping teams move faster with contextual, data-backed insights. Less searching, more doing.
  
• Codeless testing that actually delivers
  With CE 24.3, manual test cases get an AI makeover. Aviator converts them into codeless versions, reducing human error and speeding up test cycles. And the assistant? It now answers questions about specific tests, features, and tasks—freeing up time for actual work.
  
• Security that runs in the background
  Security and compliance don’t have to slow you down. With OpenText DevOps Cloud, you can integrate policy checks using tools like Debricked and OpenText Core Application Security—built into the workflow, not tacked on later. It’s shift-left security made simple, so you can ship safer software without breaking stride.

Why does it matter?

Because slow, error-prone deployments don’t cut it anymore. DevOps Aviator brings speed, scale, and sanity back to your pipelines—powered by AI and built for the real world.

And we’re just getting started. Every Cloud Editions release builds on that momentum. Let’s break down what’s new—and what’s next—for OpenText DevOps Cloud.

OpenText CE 23.2: The platform era begins

This release introduced the OpenText™ Core Software Delivery Platform—our foundation for AI-powered, end-to-end DevOps and value stream management. It’s built to help teams move faster, plan smarter, and test without friction. Key upgrades include:

• Adaptive strategic planning – Because static roadmaps don’t cut it
• Codeless quality automation – Test coverage without the code overhead
• Real-user performance engineering – Simulates actual behavior, not just synthetic scripts

OpenText CE 23.3: Eyes everywhere. Total control.

This release puts visibility and traceability front and center—across every environment, every test, every release. Whether you’re in production or pre-prod, you get full-stack clarity to move fast without guessing. Here’s what’s inside:

• Chaos testing, unleashed – OpenText™ Performance Engineering (LoadRunner) expands chaos testing beyond the cloud, giving teams flexibility without sacrificing resilience.
• Codeless design editor - OpenText™ Functional Testing introduces a codeless design editor, empowering users with AI-driven, scriptless test automation.
• "What-if" analysis tool - OpenText™ Software Delivery Platform adds a powerful “what-if” analysis tool, enabling strategic planning, investment scenario comparisons, and agile prioritization.
• Enhanced compliance and data protection - New European datacenter for OpenText™ Core Performance Engineering (AWS Frankfurt) enhances GDPR compliance and data protection for our European customers.

OpenText CE 23.4: Ushering in the cognitive era of DevOps

With OpenText™ DevOps Cloud, we continue to push the boundaries of AI-powered application delivery. The latest enhancements bring:

• Roadmaps that think ahead – New roadmap visualization in OpenText™ Core Software Delivery Platform gives product managers and owners dynamic control over features, timelines, and dependencies—no more planning in the dark.
• Seamless sync from plan to release – Deeper integration with OpenText™ Software Delivery Management connects planning, testing, and delivery into a unified flow—cutting silos, boosting visibility, and reducing delays.

OpenText CE 24.1: A modern UI for a faster, cleaner testing experience

Application Quality Management just got a major glow-up. With a new browser-based interface, quality teams can ditch clunky installs and get to work—anywhere, on any device. It’s all about speed, simplicity, and fewer deployment headaches. Here’s what’s new in CE 24.1:

• Streamlined workflows that actually flow – Advanced filtering, grouping, and favorites make navigating test plans faster and less frustrating.
• Zero-install, zero friction – A fully web-based experience eliminates client-side installs and slashes deployment complexity.
• Smarter SaaS management – Better API key controls and license assignment tools make site administration easier and more secure.

OpenText CE 25.1: Performance testing, re-engineered

TruClient 2.0 drops in CE 25.1—and it’s built to give performance engineers control without the usual complexity. More flexibility. Less overhead. Real-world precision at every click. What’s new in this release:

• Browser decoupling = freedom – Test with the browser version you want—no forced updates, no surprises.
• Run it your way – With full Linux® support, TruClient fits into more pipelines, more environments, and more testing workflows.
• Smaller footprint, bigger results – A leaner test engine means less resource drag with the same rich client-side metrics.

CE 25.1 makes performance testing faster, lighter, and more flexible—without compromising on accuracy.

OpenText CE 25.2: Smarter testing, deeper insights—now at cloud speed

This release brings faster answers and fewer escalations. With CE 25.2, Core Performance Engineering Analysis delivers deeper insights with raw data ingestion and high-speed cloud processing. Diagnose root causes quickly, reduce costs, and scale performance without breaking a sweat.

• Reduced costs and extreme scale with the power of cloud technology.
• Unmatched performance fueled by fast data processing.
• Great precision powered by raw data.

Want the full breakdown from CE 23.1 to 25.2?

We’ve only scratched the surface. Each Cloud Editions release builds on the last—bringing sharper tools, smarter AI, and faster delivery to every stage of your pipeline.

OpenText isn’t just keeping pace—we’re setting it. With DevOps Cloud and Titanium X, we’re helping teams ship better software, with less friction, and more confidence. Every release. Every time.

Get more detail in the following OpenText blogs:

• Titanium X and OpenText Cloud Editions 25.2
• Accelerate growth with Cloud Editions (CE) 25.1
• Embrace AI Knowledge Work with Cloud Editions (CE) 24.4
• Reimagine information with Cloud Editions (CE) 24.3
• Elevate human potential with Cloud Editions (CE) 24.2
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Find out how you can benefit from chaos engineering and performance testing.

What is chaos engineering?

Chaos engineering is the practice of intentionally introducing disruptions and failures into a system to test its resilience and identify weaknesses before they cause real problems. By simulating random or controlled chaos—like server crashes, network outages, or database failures—organizations can observe how their systems respond under stress and make improvements to ensure they can handle unexpected situations in production. This proactive approach helps teams build more robust, fault-tolerant systems, minimizing downtime and improving overall reliability.

What are the benefits of chaos engineering?

1. Increased confidence in production

Chaos engineering allows teams to proactively test and validate how their systems behave under extreme or unexpected conditions. By simulating failures and disruptions in a controlled environment, teams gain confidence that the production system can withstand real-world issues without causing service outages or affecting users.

2. Improved system resilience

Regularly subjecting systems to chaos engineering practices helps identify weak spots or failure points in the architecture. This proactive approach enables teams to fix vulnerabilities, ensuring the system can recover quickly and maintain functionality even in the face of unexpected disruptions. Chaos engineering also helps organizations stay compliant with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).

3. Better incident response

By simulating incidents in a controlled manner, chaos engineering prepares incident response teams for real-world scenarios. It helps them refine their detection, diagnosis, and remediation processes, ensuring that when actual incidents occur, the teams can react swiftly and minimize downtime or customer impact.

4. Better understanding of system behavior

Chaos engineering provides deeper insights into how complex systems behave under stress, allowing teams to observe interactions between different components. This knowledge helps teams optimize system performance and design more reliable, fault-tolerant systems by anticipating how various elements will react during failures.

5. Continuous improvement culture

The practice of chaos engineering fosters a mindset of constant learning and iteration. Teams are encouraged to continuously test, measure, and improve their systems, ensuring they stay adaptable and resilient, which leads to more reliable products over time and a culture of proactive problem-solving.

How can I implement chaos engineering?

OpenText performance engineering solutions offer a variety of ways to harness the power of chaos engineering. Through integrations with our trusted partners, Gremlin and Steadybit, we make it easy for you to embrace and overcome chaos with confidence. Explore the supported integrations below:

• OpenText Professional Performance Engineering—Steadybit & Gremlin
• OpenText Core Performance Engineering—Gremlin
• OpenText Enterprise Performance Engineering—Steadybit

Ready to conquer chaos? Explore the following resources:

• Chaos Engineering lookbook
• White paper: Ensure Application Performance Amid Chaos
• Guide: Hands-on Chaos Testing with OpenText Professional Performance Engineering
• OpenText Core Performance Engineering click tour
• Request a demo: OpenText Enterprise Performance Engineering
• Start a free trial: OpenText Core Performance Engineering
• Start a free trial: OpenText Professional Performance Engineering

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In our tech-driven world, mobile applications have become a fundamental part of everyday life, providing endless services and conveniences right at our fingertips. However, not everyone experiences mobile applications in the same way. For 1.3 billion people around the globe with disabilities, accessing and using applications can present significant challenges. This is where accessibility testing comes into play, ensuring that mobile applications are usable by everyone, regardless of their abilities.

What is accessibility testing?

Accessibility testing is a practice of making your web and mobile applications accessible to as many people as possible. It is the practice of making sure people with disabilities, like vision impairment, hearing problems, and other physical or cognitive conditions can use your product without difficulties.

Did you know that 56% of people with disabilities cited accessibility as the reason for choosing one online store over another? Making accessibility testing a regular part of the software testing process and implementing all the necessary checks early can improve the overall experience of using a mobile application or website.

Organizations can leverage accessibility testing to:

• Improve accessibility to customers with physical disabilities or other challenges.
• Increase their customer base and market share.
• Provide relevant content and information to more users.
• Create opportunities in untapped markets.

Accessibility testing best practices

Ensure your mobile application is accessible to a wider audience, providing a more inclusive and enjoyable experience for all users. Remember, accessibility is not just a feature—it's a necessity!

Follow accessibility guidelines

Adhere to established accessibility guidelines, such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and Mobile Accessibility Guidelines. These guidelines provide comprehensive instructions on making applications accessible to all users.

Use automated tools

Leverage automated accessibility testing tools can quickly identify common accessibility issues such as missing labels, insufficient color contrast, and improper focus management.

Include real users in testing

Involve people with disabilities in your testing process. They can provide valuable insights and feedback that automated and manual testing might miss. Their firsthand experience can highlight barriers that others might overlook.

Focus on navigability

Make sure that the application is easy to navigate using different input methods. Ensure that users can move through the application logically and access all its functions without getting stuck. Improve the overall user experience with good navigability.

How OpenText Functional Testing Lab for Mobile and Web can help

Now that you know what accessibility testing is, its best practices, and how crucial it has become for many organizations, you may ask how you can effectively do accessibility testing on your mobile applications. Well, here is what you can get out of OpenText Functional Testing Lab for Mobile and Web to make your team’s life much easier and deliver accessibility compliant applications.

Ensure each object has a proper caption and/or label assigned to it with the OpenText Functional Testing Lab for Mobile and Web inspector tool, as well as test the application itself. This ensures that when VoiceOver (iOS) or TalkBack (Android) is enabled on the mobile device, people with disabilities will be provided with meaningful voice feedback immediately. This functionality is available regardless of where the mobile devices are located, so even if your international teams are accessing the mobile devices in different regions, the experience will be as if they were just next to the mobile device, being able to clearly hard the audible feedback.

Previously, testers needed additional hardware to access remote devices when VoiceOver or TalkBack was enabled. To get good quality audible feedback testers would have to have mobile devices accessible locally, but thanks to recent innovations, additional hardware is no longer required. You can use these features out of the box without any kind of additional configuration.

Additionally, people with disabilities can use these features with a keyboard. The audio streaming functionality enables them to find the relevant objects in the application easily. When enabling the accessibility testing mode, you can:

• Hear the VoiceOver/TalkBack announcement remotely with audio streaming.
• Control VoiceOver/TalkBack from the computer keyboard.
• Use buttons in the accessibility testing panel.

Simplify your accessibility testing

Ensure that your mobile applications are accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. Conducting such testing can bring numerous benefits to your business, including increased market share, improved user experience, and the ability to tap into untapped markets. With the help of OpenText Functional Testing Lab for Mobile and Web, performing accessibility testing becomes an easy and effective task. It is recommended to incorporate accessibility testing into your software testing process to ensure that all users can access and benefit from your mobile applications.

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