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As part of the @Sibos 2025 program, @Swiftcommunity Hackathon 2025 organisers have announced the winners, runners-up and special mentions recognised in this year’s competition, awarding @Exactpro with an honourable mention in the Technical Challenge🏆👏 Earlier this summer, Exactpro’s proposed solution – Coincento – had been shortlisted among the six finalists of the Technical Challenge and the 12 overall finalists from this year’s record-breaking 104 entries. We would like to thank the Swift team and the hackathon judges for their consideration and for providing this remarkable opportunity for industry participants of all specialisations to become part of a cutting-edge innovative effort. A separate thank you goes out to the Exactpro team of Anton Sitnikov, Marina Kudriavtceva, Alyona Bulda, Sergey Raevsky, Elena Trescheva, Nikolai Dorofeev, Iosif Itkin, Maxim Rudovsky, Anna-Maria Lukina, Daria Degtiarenko, Marta Tsoy, Maria Danilova, Nino Mikava and Ravil Suleimanov who did a fantastic job collaborating on the solutions and taking ideas to completion. Find out more about our participation in the Swift Hackathon 2025 and access the Coincento demo at bit.ly/4gRhzy8 #Sibos2025 #Frankfurt #prototype #softwaredevelopment #AITesting #SoftwareTesting #fintech #banking #DLT #DeFi #TradFi

In the special edition of our AI Testing Talks webinar series, we were pleased to be joined by Michael Bolton for a Fireside Chat about the principles and philosophy behind Rapid Software Testing (RST). Held in a conversational format, the session covered different viewpoints on software testing, what sets this term and occupation apart from “QA”, approaches to reporting technical findings to stakeholders and how the evolution of AI is reshaping testing practices and the role of testers, among other topics. If you missed the webinar, you can catch the replay at: exactpro.com/events/firesid… For more on the topic, explore “Taking Testing Seriously: The Rapid Software Testing Approach”, co-authored by Michael Bolton at developsense.com/taking-testing… #SoftwareTesting #RST #RapidSoftwareTesting #AITestingTalks #webinar #AI #AITesting

📢 On 27 May at 10:00 CEST, join @exactpro's @IosifItkin at the A4Q Global Testing Summit for his talk ‘The Dichotomy of AI Testing’. The ability to build, change and operate complex AI-powered platforms has become a key competitive advantage. Understanding this new reality requires recognising how discovery and creation evolve together. In this session, Iosif will discuss the antiparallel structures at the confluence of deep software testing and modern software engineering in the era of artificial intelligence, where understanding and building are inseparable and progress in one domain impacts the other. More at exactpro.com/events/a4q-glo… #A4QTestingSummit #SoftwareTesting #AI #AITesting

Next in our AI Testing Talks webinar series: ‘Challenges of Applying AI in Software Testing: From Hype to Practical Use’ with Robert Fey, an automotive software testing expert and creator of the Automotive Testing Efficiency Framework (ATEF). 📅 3 June 🕒 3 pm CEST In this session, Robert will explore why applying AI in software testing is far more challenging than commonly assumed. He will also discuss a pragmatic approach to applying AI with clear boundaries and highlight how AI can be used effectively to capture and structure human intent. 🔗 To join the session, register via the LinkedIn event link below: linkedin.com/event/manage/7… #SoftwareTesting #AITestingTalks #AI #AITesting #webinar

th2-loader is a high-performance load and simulation platform for mission-critical FMIs – environments where performance and resiliency cannot be separated from correctness. th2-loader is equipped with a variety of testing modes: ▪️load generation via multiple protocols ▪️client and server simulation ▪️event-driven load test scenarios ▪️post-execution data analysis and reconciliation ▪️functional testing ▪️test or production data replay See th2-loader’s advanced load control & fault testing features on our website at exactpro.com/test-tools/th2… #load #performance #nonfunctional #functional #operationalresilience #testing

What is “software testing”? What sets this term and occupation apart from “QA”? How should test results be reported? How much simplification is acceptable when presenting technical findings to stakeholders without losing important truths about the system? These were some of the topics explored during the special edition of our AI Testing Talks webinar series, where Michael Bolton – a consulting software tester, testing trainer and co-author of “Taking Testing Seriously: The Rapid Software Testing Approach” (Wiley, 2025) – joined us for a Fireside Chat on the principles, practices and philosophy behind Rapid Software Testing (developsense.com/taking-testing…). Held in a Q&A format, the session challenged common industry assumptions, explored differing viewpoints within the testing community and discussed how the evolution of AI is reshaping testing practices and the role of testers, including the ongoing debate around whether AI can truly replace human testers. If you missed the session, catch the replay: exactpro.com/events/firesid… #SoftwareTesting #RST #RapidSoftwareTesting #AITestingTalks #webinar #AI #AITesting

🎙️ Starting in just a few hours! Tune in to our LinkedIn live today at 10:00 am ET | 3:00 pm BST for a Fireside Chat with Michael Bolton, a consulting software tester, testing trainer and co-author of 'Taking Testing Seriously: The Rapid Software Testing Approach' (Wiley, 2025). Explore the principles and philosophy behind RST and participate in a Q&A discussion. Join the session at linkedin.com/events/firesid… #SoftwareTesting #RST #RapidSoftwareTesting #AITestingTalks

⏳ Just one day left! Tomorrow at 10:00 am ET | 3:00 pm BST, Michael Bolton joins our AI Testing Talks webinar to discuss what makes Rapid Software Testing ‘rapid’. 🔗 Register to attend: linkedin.com/events/firesid…

‘According to UN Development Programme data, 68% of the population and 60% of entrepreneurs in Uzbekistan are not prepared to use traditional banking products for religious reasons.’ (Source: islamicfinancenews.com/supplements/if…) This reflects the demand for Islamic finance not only on the economic, but also on the social level, as the authors remark. A better legal framework coupled with an expanded financial instrument offering has the potential to boost financial inclusion. What this reveals is a clear gap between demand and the financial infrastructure needed to support it. As Islamic finance scales and new asset classes emerge, well-built technology should be a key facilitator. Introducing @murabex, a Shari’ah-compliant, community-driven commodity Murabaha platform designed to help financial institutions build efficient digital ecosystems, improve liquidity and make markets more accessible for both local and international participants. If you’re attending the IFN Uzbekistan Forum 2026 in Tashkent on 12 May, connect with @IosifItkin, CEO & Co-founder of @exactpro and CTO of Murabex, to learn more about the platform. Find out more at exactpro.com/events/ifn-uzb… #IFNEvents2026 #IFNUzbekistanForum2026 #IFNUzbekistan #IslamicFinance #Murabaha

Preparing for the ISTQB® CT-AI exam or planning to implement AI solutions in your projects? Our award-winning AI Testing course is designed to support both. Enrollment is now open for the Guided plan, starting on 11 May. Throughout the six-week program, we will help you deepen your understanding of AI-based systems, equip you with the skills needed to train AI models and build effective testing strategies. The program includes 250+ questions aligned with the ISTQB® CT-AI exam, 15+ hours of live sessions, 11 hands-on Python workshops, 12 structured assignments and personalised support throughout the course. If you’d like to explore it first, you can start with a free one-week trial and access Chapter 1 at no cost. Learn more and register: exactpro.com/training/ISTQB… #exactpro #ISTQB #AI #SoftwareTesting #testing #istqbcertifiedtester #IT #fintech #course

What does it take to test high-performance trading systems where microsecond-level latency and stability under load are critical? It requires purpose-built tools capable of sustaining millions of messages per second, simulating realistic market behaviour, supporting multiple financial protocols and producing actionable performance reports. At The 14th International Workshop on Load Testing and Benchmarking of Software Systems (LTB 2026) in Florence, @exactpro's Alyona Bulda, SVP, Emerging Technologies, presented a paper ‘Beyond Message Injection: Advanced Load Testing Capabilities for Trading Systems with th2-shark’, co-authored with @IosifItkin, CEO & Co-founder of Exactpro. The workshop was co-located with ICPE 2026 – the 17th ACM/SPEC International Conference on Performance Engineering. In her presentation, Alyona introduced th2-shark (aka Loader), our high-throughput load generation and benchmarking tool built for high data volumes prone to fluctuations. Its core principle is to ensure test scenarios are expressive, portable and impose minimal overhead on the system under test. Find out more about our participation in the event and access the slides: exactpro.com/events/14th-in… Contact us at info@exactpro.com to explore how th2-Loader can stress-test your systems. #ICPE2026 #LoadTesting #workshop #SoftwareTesting #PerformanceEngineering

Wishing you a Happy May the 4th. Today’s prediction highlights the challenge of navigating uncertainty, with the likelihood of success set at 3,720 to 1. Fortunately, history suggests that confidence, timing and a little rebellion can outperform even the longest odds. #StarWars #Maythe4th #Maythe4thBeWithYou #exactpro

Is testing “rapid” when we work faster or because we avoid doing things that don’t help? On 7 May, join a special edition of our AI Testing Talks webinar series, featuring a fireside discussion with Michael Bolton, co-creator of Rapid Software Testing (RST). The session will be presented in a Q&A format and explore the principles, practices and underlying philosophy of RST. 🕙 10:00 am ET | 3:00 pm BST 💬 Have a question? Leave it in the comments. We’ll try to cover it live. To join the session, register via the LinkedIn event link below. linkedin.com/events/firesid… #SoftwareTesting #RST #RapidSoftwareTesting #AITestingTalks

In environments where trading systems operate, microsecond-level latency is a differentiating factor and instability under load is as much of a threat as a functional defect. The validation of such systems calls for load testing tools purpose-built for the unique demands of the electronic trading infrastructure. They should be capable of sustaining millions of messages per second, simulating realistic market participant behaviour, supporting a wide range of financial protocols and producing actionable, analyst-ready performance reports. At the 14th International Workshop on Load Testing and Benchmarking of Software Systems (LTB 2026), Exactpro’s Alyona Bulda, SVP, Emerging Technologies, will present a paper – ‘Beyond Message Injection: Advanced Load Testing Capabilities for Trading Systems with th2-shark’, co-authored with @IosifItkin, CEO & Co-founder of @exactpro. 🕓 16:30 CEST The event, co-located with ICPE 2026 – the 17th ACM/SPEC International Conference on Performance Engineering, will take place on 4 May in Florence, Italy. Learn more about our participation in the event and register via this link: exactpro.com/events/14th-in… Find out more about th2-shark (aka Loader) – our high-performance load and simulation platform for mission-critical financial market infrastructures: exactpro.com/test-tools/th2… Get in touch with Alyona Bulda to explore how th2-Loader can stress-test your systems. #ICPE2026 #LoadTesting #workshop #SoftwareTesting #PerformanceEngineering

In less than a month, the A4Q - Alliance for Qualification Global Testing Summit 2026 will bring the testing community together to explore the latest trends shaping the future of software testing. On 27 May at 10:00 CEST, join @IosifItkin for his talk – 'The Dichotomy of AI Testing'.

A few days in Toronto and a lot to take away. Our team left @TheWFE's #WFEClear 2026 with fresh perspectives, valuable connections and plenty of ideas to reflect on. Across sessions, the focus was on how clearing and derivatives markets are evolving, with discussions covering a broad range of topics including the growing role of AI in risk modelling, the impact of tokenization, the rise of prediction markets, evolving regulatory approaches and the continued shift toward a 24/7 digital future. We were delighted to once again support the community and connect with peers across the industry. Thank you to the organisers and to everyone who took the time to connect with our team – @IosifItkin, Thomas H. Toller, Elena Treshcheva (@_etres) and Pavel Medvedev. If you missed us at the event, find out more about our participation at exactpro.com/events/wfeclea… Contact us at info@exactpro.com to learn more about Exactpro’s independent AI-enabled software testing, related development and consulting expertise tailored to trading and post-trade infrastructures. #WFEClear2026 #SoftwareTesting #AITesting #WFE #clearing #derivatives #conference

If you missed this month’s @TheWFE Focus, catch up on the ‘Questions FMI Technology Teams Often Ask Too Late’, co-authored by @exactpro's Alyona Bulda, SVP, Emerging Technologies and Dmitry Kolpakov, Chief Financial Officer.

Buon 25 aprile a tutti i nostri colleghi! Che questa giornata sia un momento di riflessione, gratitudine e celebrazione per la libertà e la democrazia. Auguri a tutti! #LiberationDay #Italy #exactpro

Today, we honour the memory of those lost in the Armenian Genocide – a tragic chapter in the history of Armenia. #ArmenianGenocideRemembranceDay #WeRemember​ #April24 #exactpro