India, Dec. 25 -- Here are some forward-looking trends shaping the global T&M landscape in 2026.

AI as a test co-pilot

In test engineering, AI is emerging as a co-pilot that enhances rather than replaces the test engineer's role. Its capabilities now include accelerating test routine development, guiding system-level engineering decisions, streamlining automation, code debugging and troubleshooting, and enabling adaptive, intelligent test flows that respond to changing conditions.

Shorter product life cycles are reshaping priorities

With tighter market windows, companies are prioritizing test solutions that rapidly adapt to evolving designs, integrate seamlessly with modern tech stacks, offer modularity and plug- and-play scaling, and...