IBS revenue from testing services amounted to approximately 2.6 bln rubles, growing by more than 6% in 2024. Among major IBS clients are Gazprombank, OTP Bank, LUKOIL Technologies, and Uralsib Bank.
In 2024, the main growth drivers were the increased demand for IT solutions due to import substitution, software complication and active development of load testing. However, the overall dynamics are uneven. In industries with high digital maturity, such as telecom and banking, the growth has slowed down due to transition to insourcing and reduction of new projects.
“Finance, retail, and telecom have historically been the leaders in testing volumes. Since the mid-2010s, testing services have become in demand in the public sector. Today, against the backdrop of import substitution and digitalization, there is a noticeable increase in demand in industry and construction domains. Testing is becoming increasingly popular in real-world industries as their digital maturity increases,” noted Petr Gumenny, Director of IBS Testing Center.
According to TAdviser, approximately 50% of companies are considering outsourcing solutions. Manual and load testing are most often outsourced.
In 2025, the testing market has undergone significant changes driven by technological, economic, and personnel factors. Market players are forced to adapt to shrinking budgets and intensifying competition, having focused on specialization, the integration of AI tools, and the development of domestic technologies. Experts believe that comprehensive solutions combining expertise in testing, cyber security, and AI will be the most solicited in the future.