Put to the test: The popularity of smartphones and tablets has driven industry demand

The Software Testing Services industry has grown strongly over the past five years. Software testing is a vital part of software development and most IT projects will allocate resources to this process. Unlike traditional software developers, industry firms provide testing services to their clients. The rise in domestic internet speeds and accessibility over the past five years has prompted many companies to shift a greater proportion of their operations online or upgrade their core IT systems. This trend has driven demand for software testing services as companies aim to provide their online customers with the best user experience and ensure that sensitive data, such as financial information, is safe from unauthorised access. Industry revenue is expected to increase at an annualised 4.9%...read more.

Industry Statistics & Market Size
Revenue
$364m
Annual Growth 13-18
4.9%
Forecast Growth 18-23
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Profit
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Employment
1,329
Businesses
153
Market Share of Companies

Industry Threats & Opportunities

  • Firms face strong external competition from software testing companies in low-cost countries
  • The growing prevalence of mobile applications has supported demand for software testing services
  • The growing reliance on software should lead to more efficient and value-added testing processes

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    The Software Testing Services industry is highly labour-intensive. In 2017-18, IBISWorld expects that for every dollar spent on wages, $0.10 will be spent on capital costs. Capital costs mostly involve making sure that computer machinery and equipment such as servers, peripheral hardware and networking equipment are up-to-date. Labour costs involve hiring highly skilled staff who have strong knowledge of software processes and thus are able to run various tests on a range of software. Over the past five years, the industry's capital intensity has decreased as the costs involved in recruiting more IT professionals with expertise in new and emerging technologies has outweighed the rise in capital expenditure...purchase to read more.

    Additional Insights for the Software Testing Services Industry

    IBISWorld identifies 250 Key Success Factors for a business.The most important for the Software Testing Services Industry are

  • Highly trained workforce
  • Ability to effectively communicate and negotiate
  • Ability to quickly adopt new technology

    • IBISWorld analysts also discuss how external factors such as Capital expenditure on computer software and Demand from computer system design services in the Software Testing Services industry impact industry performance..

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    What is the Software Testing Services Industry?

    The industry provides software testing services for clients, such as performance testing, stability testing, usability testing and security testing. The industry does not sell its own software, but it may use internally developed software to complete its testing tasks.

    Industry Products
  • Operational testing
  • Performance testing
  • Automated tests
  • Security testing
  • Other services
    • Industry Activities
  • Performance testing
  • Operational testing
  • Functional testing
  • Security testing
  • Automated testing
    • Table of Contents

    About this Industry

    Industry Definition
    Main Activities
    Similar Industries
    Additional Resources

    Industry at a Glance

    Industry Statistics Snapshot
    Industry Structure
    Executive Summary

    Industry Performance

    Executive Summary
    Key External Drivers
  • Capital expenditure on computer software
  • Demand from computer system design services
  • Demand from software publishing
  • Business confidence index

    • Current Performance
  • Demand for software
  • Outsourcing growth
  • Internal and external testing
  • Chart: Revenue Growth

    • Industry Outlook
  • Rising software reliance
  • The role of a tester
  • Testing focus
  • Combating security concerns
  • Table: Software Testing Services Industry Revenue Outlook

    • Industry Life Cycle
  • Life cycle reasons
  • Chart: Benchmarking - Software Testing Services Industry Lifecycle vs The Economy

    • Products & Markets

    Supply Chains
    Key Buying Industries
  • Telecommunications Services
  • Internet Service Providers
  • Data Processing and Web Hosting Services
  • Software Publishing

    • Key Selling Industries
  • Computer and Software Retailing
  • Internet Service Providers

    • Products & Services
  • Performance testing
  • Operational testing
  • Security testing
  • Automated tests
  • Other services
  • Chart: Software Testing Services Industry Products and Services Segmentation

    • Demand Determinants
    Major Markets
  • Software developers and IT firms
  • Financial services companies
  • Government
  • Other
  • Telecommunications providers
  • Healthcare firms
  • Chart: Major Market Segmentation for the Software Testing Services Industry

    • International Trade
    Business Locations
    Chart: Business Locations by State

    Competitive Landscape

    Market Share Concentration
    Key Success Factors
    Cost Structure Benchmarks
  • Chart: Cost Structure Benchmarking – Sector vs Software Testing Services

    • Basis of Competition
    Barriers to Entry
  • Table: Barrier to Entry Checklist for the Software Testing Services Industry

    • Industry Globalization

    Major Companies

    Capgemini Australia Pty Limited, Planit Test Management Solutions Pty Ltd,
  • Table: Capgemini Australia Pty Limited - financial performance
  • Table: Planit Test Management Solutions Pty Ltd - financial performance

    • Operating Conditions

    Capital Intensity
  • Chart: Level of Capital Intensity for the Software Testing Services Industry
  • Chart: Tools of the Trade: Growth Strategies for Success

    • Technology & Systems
    Revenue Volatility
  • Chart: Volatility vs Industry Growth

    • Regulation & Policy
    Industry Assistance

    Key Statistics

    Table: Industry Data for the Software Testing Services Industry
    Includes:
  • Industry Revenue (2009-2023)
  • Industry Gross Product (2009-2023)
  • Establishments (2009-2023)
  • Businesses (2009-2023)
  • Employment (2009-2023)
  • Wages (2009-2023)

    • Table: Annual Percentage Change for Key Industry Data
    Table: Key Ratios for Industry Key Data

    Jargon & Glossary

    Debugging
  • Removing faults from software.
    • Functional Testing
  • Testing based on the functionality of a product. This includes operational, performance and automation tests.
    • Internet Of Things
  • The network of physical objects, such as devices, buildings vehicles and other items, embedded with software, sensors, and network connectivity that enables these objects to exchange data.
    • Istqb
  • Stands for International Software Testing Qualification Board, which is the international organisation that grants software testing accreditation.
    • Systems Development Life Cycle
  • A process for planning, developing, testing, and deploying an information system.
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