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Forbes
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- Forbes
The Most Important Packers: No. 6 — Elgton Jenkins
Elgton Jenkins (74) will move from center to guard this season for the Green Bay Packers. Getty Images The Green Bay Packers went 11-6 last season, sweeping the NFC West and the AFC South along the way. Overall, though, no one in the building was happy. The Packers failed to build on their terrific finish to the 2023 campaign, settled for the No. 7 seed in the NFC playoffs, and lost a Wild Card game to eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia. Afterwards, general manager Brian Gutekunst turned up the heat on everybody in the building. 'We need to continue to ramp up our sense of urgency,' Gutekunst said. 'I think it's time we started competing for championships.' Those are fair expectations. The Packers return 20 of 22 starters, and appear to have upgraded the roster via free agency and the draft. With several third and fourth year players trending upward, Green Bay should be poised to make a move. 'I think they're ready,' Gutekunst said. Now, it's time for the Packers to prove their G.M. right. Green Bay's first training camp practice is July 23. Between now and then I will count down the '30 Most Important Packers' heading into the 2025 campaign. At No. 6 is center Elgton Jenkins. No. 6 Elgton Jenkins, C Jenkins started 16 games at left guard and one at center in 2024. He allowed just one sack in 1,069 snaps, but did have 10 penalties. Pro Football Focus gave Jenkins an overall grade of 66.1, which ranked 45th out of 136 guards. Jenkins had a stellar pass blocking grade of 83.1, which ranked third among guards, and a subpar run blocking grade of 61.4 (71st). Jenkins was also named a first alternate for the Pro Bowl. And in a recent poll of league executives, coaches and scouts conducted by ESPN, Jenkins ranked No. 9 among all interior linemen. Career to date Jenkins has appeared in 87 games with 85 starts in his first six seasons. He's started games at four different positions on the line — 67 at left guard, eight at left tackle, six at right tackle and four at center. Jenkins was named to the Professional Football Writers Association All-Rookie team in 2019 after appearing in all 16 games with 14 starts at left guard. Jenkins became just the second Packers guard to earn such honors since 1974 (Daryn Colledge, 2006). Jenkins was selected to his first career Pro Bowl in 2020, becoming only the third offensive lineman in team history to be named to the Pro Bowl within his first two seasons in the NFL (Deral Teteak, 1952; Charley Brock, 1940). He started games at three different positions in 2020 — 12 at left guard, three at center and one at right tackle — becoming the first Green Bay offensive lineman to start a game at guard, center and tackle in the same season since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger. Jenkins tore his ACL midway through the 2021 season, then struggled early in 2022 when the Packers played him at right guard. Jenkins regained the form that made him a 2020 Pro Bowler when the Packers moved him back to his natural left guard spot later in the 2022 campaign. In Dec., 2022, the Packers rewarded Jenkins with a four-year, $68 million contract that included a $24 million signing bonus and $24 million guaranteed. Jenkins then had a stellar 2023 campaign when he didn't allow a sack and gave up just 12 pressures in 1,019 snaps (including playoffs). Outlook Jenkins hasn't been a full-time center since the 2018 season, his final year at Mississippi State. That's where he's headed in 2025, though. The Packers signed guard Aaron Banks in free agency and let Josh Myers — their starting center since 2021 — walk in free agency. Now, the plan is to move Jenkins from guard to center — which could make for a tricky summer. Jenkins skipped the Packers' voluntary OTA's, then reported to minicamp in June, but didn't practice. It remains unclear whether Jenkins will report for the start of training camp. Jenkins has two years left on the contract he signed in 2022. The average of that deal is $17 million, which would make him one of the NFL's highest paid centers. Traditionally, though, guards are paid more than centers, meaning the positional change could cost Jenkins in future earnings. Jenkins, who turns 30 on Dec. 26, is scheduled to earn $12.8 million this year and $20 million in 2026. The only guaranteed money Jenkins received when he signed his contract extension was a $24 million signing bonus. If the two sides reach a financial compromise, Jenkins has the potential to become an elite center and give Green Bay a top-5 offensive line. Jenkins has long arms (34 inches), is bright, and packs more punch than the average center. The key, though, is getting Jenkins to camp to become acclimated to his positional change as quickly as possible. They Said It … 'We had plenty of conversations with Elgton leading up to it and obviously he played center in college. We feel he's got a chance to be an All-Pro center.' — Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst on Jenkins moving to center 'You guys know Elgton, he's a unicorn, right? He has played a lot of ball. He's played every position on the line of scrimmage for us at some point — in a game. Elgton's done it in a game, Elgton's done it in practice, he is special in that regard in being able to cross-train and do all that stuff. Played in college at a high level. So for him to come in here and play center, I thought one of his better games last year was the game that he played center. So, there's no concern about that and he'll fit in just fine.' — Packers offensive line coach Luke Butkus on Jenkins 'I expect him to be ready to go when we come back. He's a guy that I really respect, how he works. The product obviously that he's put out there from an individual standpoint has been pretty impressive. He's fought through some adversity, but he's going to be a big part of this thing.' — Packers coach Matt LaFleur on Jenkins THE TOP 30 • No. 30 — RB MarShawn Lloyd • No. 29 — WR Dontayvion Wicks • No. 28 — S Javon Bullard • No. 27 — WR Savion Williams • No. 26 — LB Isaiah McDuffie • No. 25 — OL Jordan Morgan • No. 24 — WR Matthew Golden • No. 23 — CB Carrington Valentine • No. 22 — WR Romeo Doubs • No. 21 — QB Malik Willis • N0. 20 — DE Lukas Van Ness • No. 19 — RG Sean Rhyan • No. 18 — LT Rasheed Walker • No. 17 — DT Devonte Wyatt • No. 16 — S Evan Williams • No. 15 — CB Nate Hobbs • No. 14 — LB Quay Walker • No. 13 — OL Aaron Banks • No. 12 — CB Keisean Nixon • No. 11 — K Brandon McManus • No. 10 — TE Tucker Kraft • No. 9 — WR Jayden Reed • No. 8 — DT Kenny Clark • No. 7 — RT Zach Tom
New York Times
an hour ago
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- New York Times
Twins midseason top 20 prospects: Walker Jenkins at No. 1, Kaelen Culpepper rising
Injuries have taken a toll on what looked like a very good Minnesota Twins farm system coming into the season, as each of the top six prospects on my preseason list missed significant action in the first half, and several are still sidelined as the second half begins. Toss in the graduation of Zebby Matthews (preseason No. 4), who shed his prospect status by surpassing 50 career innings in the majors, and this is a still-solid farm system that has nonetheless lost some of its luster. Keeping their best players on the field continues to be an organization-wide issue. Advertisement Adding two first-round picks and a total of four top-100 choices in the MLB Draft during the All-Star break provides a nice boost, making this a good time to update prospect rankings. We can add new draftees, wave goodbye to graduates and evaluate first-half work with the trade deadline looming. Here is my updated mid-2025 ranking of the Twins' top 20 prospects. Twins preseason prospect ranking: 1st Ankle and hamstring injuries have slowed Jenkins' ascension since being the No. 5 pick in the 2023 draft, but only slightly. He's hitting .247/.393/.365 versus Double-A pitchers as a 20-year-old, out-producing the Texas League average by 55 points of OPS, and remains a consensus top-25 prospect. Jenkins hasn't shown much power despite a strong 6-foot-3 frame, totaling just 12 homers through 140 pro games while hitting too many pitches on the ground. But his contact skills and plate discipline are already elite, he's an efficient base stealer and his defense in center field draws positive reviews. #MNTwins top prospect Walker Jenkins hit his first Double-A — Aaron Gleeman (@AaronGleeman) June 29, 2025 Twins preseason prospect ranking: 3rd Keaschall made his MLB debut on April 18, just eight months after Tommy John surgery and despite not being cleared to throw at full strength. He put on a show with his bat and legs, hitting .368 with five steals in seven games before a hit-by-pitch broke his right forearm. He's close to returning. Keaschall has control of the strike zone, drawing walks and rarely whiffing, and he wreaks havoc on the bases. It's an ideal leadoff skill set, especially if the 2023 second-round pick can hit 10-15 homers. Prior to back-to-back arm injuries, he profiled well defensively at second base and in center field. Advertisement Twins preseason prospect ranking: 2nd Rodriguez's elite walk-drawing ability has led to an impressive .411 on-base percentage against Triple-A pitchers at age 22, but he's batted just .254 with an alarming 33 percent strikeout rate. Hand and hip injuries have limited him to 43 games for St. Paul, marking his fourth straight season with health issues. Still a consensus top-50 prospect, there's a wide spectrum of possible career outcomes for Rodriguez due to the extreme nature of his skill set. He has an uncommon mix of plate discipline and power for a speedy center fielder, but injuries, strikeouts and walk-hunting passivity threaten to hold him back. Twins preseason prospect ranking: 7th Last year's first-round pick, Culpepper is already excelling against Double-A competition and has quieted pre-draft questions about his ability to stick as a shortstop by looking like a strong-armed natural there. He's hit .311/.398/.488 with 12 homers and 18 steals in 70 games this season. Culpepper, like Jenkins, will need to elevate more pitches to unlock his full power potential, but he's still just 22 and has quickly tightened up his plate discipline compared to a free-swinging college reputation. He's starting to land on top-100 lists, an encouraging path in the first full season of the No. 21 pick. 2 home games at the Double-A level, 2 homers for Kaelen Culpepper ‼️ The @Twins' 2024 first-rounder ups his @WindSurgeICT OPS to 1.077 on this LOUD homer: — MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) June 26, 2025 Twins preseason prospect ranking: 9th Healthy for the first time since high school, Prielipp has a 52-to-11 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 43 2/3 innings against Double-A hitters with a 3.50 ERA. He's averaging 50 pitches a start, a limit on the 24-year-old southpaw's workload. His electric raw stuff remains intact after two elbow surgeries. Advertisement Prielipp's go-to pitch is a bat-avoiding slider that's one of the minors' best, and his mid-90s fastball and mid-80s changeup are also standout offerings. It's the pitch mix of a potential front-line starter, although durability issues could lead to a fallback plan as a high-leverage, late-inning reliever. Twins preseason prospect ranking: 20th Hill was last year's second-round pick, and Twins officials believed the high school left-hander would add velocity once his 6-foot-5 frame filled out. Sure enough, his fastball is already topping out at 97-98 mph, and he's racked up 60 strikeouts versus 28 hits allowed in 41 1/3 innings at Low-A Fort Myers. Like many teenagers, Hill's off-speed pitches are good but inconsistent and his control comes and goes, but there's front-line starter upside here if it all clicks. For now, the Twins are understandably taking things slowly with his early development, limiting Hill to 60-80 pitches per start in his pro debut. #MNTwins No. 13 prospect Dasan Hill did not allow an earned run and struck out six over 4 2/3 innings in Saturday's victory.@USAFRecruiting #AimHigh — Fort Myers Mighty Mussels (@MightyMussels) July 15, 2025 Twins preseason prospect ranking: N/A One of the best defensive shortstops in college baseball, Houston's offensive breakout in 2025 led to his selection at No. 16 by the Twins in this week's draft. In three years at Wake Forest, his OPS rose from .635 to .949 to 1.055 as he added power to his already good contact skills and patience. That hasn't quieted industry-wide skepticism about Houston's future power potential, but the Twins are betting they can get him hitting well enough for the glove to make him a good starting shortstop. If they're right, he should move quickly. If they're wrong, he might profile as a utility infielder. Twins preseason prospect ranking: 21st Gonzalez had a disappointing 2024 after coming over in the Jorge Polanco trade, but his stock is on the rise. One of the youngest Double-A regulars at 21, he's batted .370/.453/.526 with more walks (22) than strikeouts (21) in 44 games since a mid-May promotion. Gonzalez's line-drive swing and all-fields approach have made him a career .302 hitter in the minors, but he's yet to show substantial power for a corner outfielder and isn't much of a defender. He was seen as a borderline top-100 prospect when the Twins acquired him and is nearing that range again. Gabby Two Bags! Gabby Gonzalez smacks an RBI double to the center field wall to score Walker Jenkins from first base. B1SAM 0, WCH 1 — Wichita Wind Surge (@WindSurgeICT) July 13, 2025 Twins preseason prospect ranking: 6th Soto sprinted out of the gates with two runs allowed and 15-to-4 strikeout-to-walk ratio through 13 innings over three starts at High-A Cedar Rapids, only to be shut down in April with a right triceps strain from which he's still recovering. Still just 19, he's expected to resume pitching at some point in the second half. Advertisement Durability is in question, but Soto's talent is undeniable, and the Twins were pleased with the 2023 supplemental first-round pick's improved control this spring before the injury. His mid-90s fastball maxes out at 100 mph, and his changeup and slider have flashed as swing-and-miss weapons. Twins preseason prospect ranking: N/A Quick returned from Tommy John surgery to rejoin Alabama's rotation with a 3.92 ERA and 70 strikeouts in 62 innings this year before the Twins picked him in the supplemental first round, 20 spots after taking Houston. His big-time raw stuff and uncommon background are an intriguing combination. Quick was a four-star offensive lineman coming out of high school, with lots of Division I offers, but the 6-foot-6, 250-pound right-hander chose baseball over football. Led by a mid-90s fastball that reached 99 mph just 12 months removed from surgery, Quick has the four-pitch mix of a long-term starter. Twins preseason prospect ranking: 11th Winokur struggled in April and May after getting pushed to High-A Cedar Rapids at 20. He's found a groove since June 1, batting .261/.336/.493 with eight homers and nine steals in 35 games, and the 6-foot-6 shortstop/center fielder continues to show rare athleticism for his size. Oh my goodness! Brandon Winokur leaves Earth!!#CRKernels | #CRPEO — Cedar Rapids Kernels (@CRKernels) June 12, 2025 Twins preseason prospect ranking: 8th Raya's overall numbers are ugly because of a brutal stretch in which Triple-A hitters clobbered the 22-year-old for 32 runs in his first 26 2/3 innings of the year. He's turned it around with a 2.05 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 30 2/3 innings since June 11, while regularly pitching deep into games for the first time in his career. Twins preseason prospect ranking: 15th DeBarge has cooled since a hot start, but there's still a lot to like about the 2024 supplemental first-round pick's first full year. He's hit just .249 with six homers in 78 games for High-A Cedar Rapids, yet DeBarge has a .362 on-base percentage thanks to 51 walks, and he's stolen 46 bases in 49 tries. Twins preseason prospect ranking: 5th Morris had a mediocre first half at Triple-A St. Paul, posting a 4.41 ERA and 60-to-24 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 63 1/3 innings, but he'd probably be in the big-league rotation right now if not for a mid-June forearm strain. He still looks like a possible mid-rotation starter if he gets back to throwing more strikes. Advertisement Twins preseason prospect ranking: N/A Targeting pure upside with the 54th pick in this year's draft, the Twins took Young, a 6-foot-6 high school shortstop with top-of-the-scale raw power and arm strength who also happens to be the nephew of former major leaguers Delmon Young and Dmitri Young. High risk, high reward, and years away. Twins preseason prospect ranking: 16th Olivar continues to fly under the radar despite carrying at least an .800 OPS for the fourth straight season, this time against Double-A pitching. He's a quality right-handed hitter without an obvious long-term defensive home, splitting time between catcher and left field this season. Ricardo Olivar launched a pair of HRs for the @WindSurgeICT yesterday 💣 3rd inning HR: 104.0 MPH5th inning HR: 107.6 MPH#MNTwins — Twins Player Development (@TwinsPlayerDev) June 5, 2025 Twins preseason prospect ranking: 12th Culpepper has looked great in five Double-A appearances since returning from a pinched nerve that cost him the first two months of the season. He's consistently shown mid-rotation upside when healthy, but frequent injuries have limited Culpepper to just 163 innings in three seasons. Twins preseason prospect ranking: 17th Amick has been very productive at High-A Cedar Rapids, but in a very odd way. The former college slugger has had shockingly little power, with just two homers in 37 games. He's hitting .312 despite lots of whiffs, thanks to an unsustainable .446 BABIP. Hard to argue with an .849 OPS, weird or not. Twins preseason prospect ranking: 23rd Returning from ankle surgery that limited him to 29 games last season, De Andrade has hit .244/.337/.442 with eight homers and 14 steals in 79 games at High-A Cedar Rapids. He's outgrown shortstop, but that's less of an issue now that he's showing more power at age 21. Twins preseason prospect ranking: 35th Olivares' raw stuff is among the system's best, including a mid-90s fastball and a bat-missing slider/cutter that's helped him rack up 65 strikeouts in 53 2/3 innings while shutting down High-A righties and lefties. However, poor control threatens to force a move to the bullpen eventually. (Illustration: Demetrius Robinson / The Athletic; Photos: Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire, Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins, Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images)
Edinburgh Reporter
a day ago
- Edinburgh Reporter
Top 4 AI Tools for Software Testing in 2025
The field of software testing is changing fast because of AI. Today, AI tools for software testing help QA teams to automate test creation, improve test coverage, and find defects more quickly than ever before. With things like self-healing test scripts and smart test case generation from AI, these tools save a lot of time. They also cut down on how much manual work and fixing is needed. In this article, you will read about the best AI testing tools 2025 will bring. We talk about what each tool can do, their good and bad sides, and what they cost. If you want to know more about how AI works in testing, have a look at this ai model testing guide. It explains AI ways of testing in detail, and helps people see how things are done with ai and software testing, including how test creation and fixing defects work these days. Whether you are a new company looking for constant testing, or a big one using Selenium, Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, and Jira, you will find a tool that fits you here. We cover the top options for AI test automation and QA testing within the software development process. You can use these on web applications, mobile, API, and even for checking what you see on the screen. Let's look at the best AI tools for software testing. You can use these to make your QA better in 2025 with automation, CI, and more. 1. is a strong tool for test management that uses AI to make test automation simpler. The platform gives QA teams a single place to handle both manual and automated tests. With the help of AI, can write test documentation and even suggest test code. This helps both technical and non-technical team members to work together with ease. You can connect to development tools like Jira, Jenkins, and GitHub, so that it fits well into your Agile process. The platform also works with all big testing frameworks, such as Selenium, Cypress, and Playwright. AI engine works to lower the time you spend keeping tests up to date and to help you get better test coverage. It looks at your test results to find flaky tests and the real reasons why they fail. This makes a great choice if you want AI test automation features in a strong test management tool. If you are working in test automation and want to use the power of AI, is worth looking at. Key Features: AI-Generated Documentation: The platform makes up-to-date documents from test cases by itself. This saves people time because they do not have to write reports by hand. The platform makes up-to-date documents from test cases by itself. This saves people time because they do not have to write reports by hand. Plain-English Test Descriptions: The tool changes tests written in code into simple steps anyone can read. It can also turn these easy steps back into code. This helps people who do not write code take part in the work. The tool changes tests written in code into simple steps anyone can read. It can also turn these easy steps back into code. This helps people who do not write code take part in the work. Code Suggestions: When you tell the AI what you want to test, it will give you some ready-made code to automate the work. When you tell the AI what you want to test, it will give you some ready-made code to automate the work. Intelligent Analytics: There are easy-to-use dashboards that show you things like how much is covered by automation, tests that often fail, or tests that are slow. The AI points out places where there are the most problems. There are easy-to-use dashboards that show you things like how much is covered by automation, tests that often fail, or tests that are slow. The AI points out places where there are the most problems. Jira Integration with AI Validation: Your tests can link with Jira in both directions. The AI checks that each test fits the requirements in Jira and lets you see which test covers what. This way, nothing is missed. Your tests can link with Jira in both directions. The AI checks that each test fits the requirements in Jira and lets you see which test covers what. This way, nothing is missed. Failure Analysis: If any test fails, the AI checks the logs and tells you where the problem may be. This helps you fix things much faster. If any test fails, the AI checks the logs and tells you where the problem may be. This helps you fix things much faster. CI/CD Support: The platform works well with CI tools like GitHub Actions or Jenkins. It keeps tests and reports running all the time and makes the process easy. These features make use of AI, test automation platform automation, and CI to make testing, reporting, and enhancing user experience simpler and quicker for everyone, allowing for robust tests to be conducted efficiently. Pros: Unified Platform: This tool brings both manual and automated test management together in one place. It also has AI features, so QA workflows are easier and more organized. This tool brings both manual and automated test management together in one place. It also has AI features, so QA workflows are easier and more organized. Generative AI Capabilities: The tool can use AI to create documentation and test cases by itself. This means QA engineers do not have to spend so much time on manual work. The tool can use AI to create documentation and test cases by itself. This means QA engineers do not have to spend so much time on manual work. Self-Healing Integrations: It spots when your application changes and helps you freshen up tests on its own. This can lower the amount of maintenance you need to do. It spots when your application changes and helps you freshen up tests on its own. This can lower the amount of maintenance you need to do. Broad Framework Support: It works with many test frameworks like WebDriverIO, Cypress, and Cucumber. This means it is easy to use and fit into any setup. It works with many test frameworks like WebDriverIO, Cypress, and Cucumber. This means it is easy to use and fit into any setup. Real-Time Insights: You get rich data and live charts while running test execution. This helps you find flaky or broken tests faster, so you get better test coverage and higher quality. You get rich data and live charts while running test execution. This helps you find flaky or broken tests faster, so you get better test coverage and higher quality. Collaboration Friendly: AI makes test cases easy to read by giving clear, plain-language descriptions. With this, everyone from BA, QA, Dev, to PM can understand the tests and work together. AI makes test cases easy to read by giving clear, plain-language descriptions. With this, everyone from BA, QA, Dev, to PM can understand the tests and work together. Scalable & Cloud-Based: The tool can handle more tests as you grow. You get features like versioning, branching, and the ability to run parallel tests across several environments. Cons: Relatively New AI Features: Some parts that use ai, like code generation, are still quite new. Teams may need some time to feel good about using them and to learn how to get the most out of these new tools. Some parts that use ai, like code generation, are still quite new. Teams may need some time to feel good about using them and to learn how to get the most out of these new tools. Limited Offline Use: This is a cloud SaaS. You will need internet to use it. The on-premise option is mostly for bigger business plans. Pricing: has a Free plan that lets one user work on a single project at $0. This is a good way to try it out. Paid plans begin with the Professional option at about $30 per month. This plan works well for small teams. Larger groups can find higher plans that go up from there. If you have special needs, there is Enterprise pricing made just for you. A free trial comes with all the paid options. 2. ACCELQ ACCELQ is an AI-powered cloud platform for automation. It helps people do testing without using code. Teams can make, run, and handle tests for web, mobile, API, and desktop in plain English. The platform comes with a self-healing tool. It changes the locators for you when a UI changes. With predictive analytics, it puts tests that have more risk at the top. ACCELQ has labs for different browsers and devices. You can also connect it with Jenkins, Azure DevOps, and Jira. This makes the whole QA process faster and easier with automation and AI. Key Features: Codeless Natural Language Automation: You can make tests in plain English or use a visual designer. This means you do not need to have special skills for test automation. It is easy for anyone to get started with test creation. You can make tests in plain English or use a visual designer. This means you do not need to have special skills for test automation. It is easy for anyone to get started with test creation. Self-Healing Tests: The AI in the tool can update test scripts by itself when something in the UI or app flow changes. You do not need to spend much time fixing your tests. This helps you work faster and worry less about maintenance. The AI in the tool can update test scripts by itself when something in the UI or app flow changes. You do not need to spend much time fixing your tests. This helps you work faster and worry less about maintenance. Dynamic Element Handling: The tool is smart enough to find and track UI parts in real-time on all browsers and devices. This keeps your test automation stable and strong every time you use it. Photo by Christina Morillo: Pros: Codeless & Accessible: You can set up automation here with no code. It works with simple text and in the UI. This is good for people and testers who do not have much programming experience. You can set up automation here with no code. It works with simple text and in the UI. This is good for people and testers who do not have much programming experience. AI-Powered Stability: The smart locators and self-healing make your tests less likely to fail for no reason. They are strong against UI and DOM changes, so you get fewer false test fails. The smart locators and self-healing make your tests less likely to fail for no reason. They are strong against UI and DOM changes, so you get fewer false test fails. Full-Stack Coverage: You use one platform to do everything. This covers web, API, mobile, and desktop automation, also with manual testing. You do not need several tools for all this work. Cons: Premium Pricing: ACCELQ's top features come with a higher price. It is made for big companies, so it may be hard for very small teams or startups to pay for it. ACCELQ's top features come with a higher price. It is made for big companies, so it may be hard for very small teams or startups to pay for it. Initial Setup Learning Curve: You can do test creation without code, but setting up big or complex systems with ACCELQ and making it work for the whole company may take time and help. You can do test creation without code, but setting up big or complex systems with ACCELQ and making it work for the whole company may take time and help. Closed Ecosystem: This is a closed platform. People or teams who like to use open-source tools may feel limited because they do not have full access to change things in the code. Pricing: ACCELQ has different subscription levels that come with no limits on the number of users or tests. You start with a free trial. After that, prices are usually between $300 and $500 each month if you have a small team. For larger companies, the cost can be $3,000 or more every month when you make a big or business-wide setup. 3. Testim Testim is an automation tool that helps you create UI tests faster. Its Smart Locator technology makes tests more stable. At every step, it saves several element details so that small UI updates do not break the script. Testim gives you a way to record tests without code. You can also export tests to Selenium or Playwright. Some other features are scheduling, version control, and running tests in parallel. This helps your team work in an agile way. You spend less time fixing tests. Your web tests stay reliable with Testim, especially when ensuring the functionality of mobile applications. Key Features: AI Smart Locators: When you make tests in Testim, AI helps create strong locators by using things like ID, classes, and the order of the items on the UI. If the app or its ui changes, these locators change on their own. This makes the tests fix themselves so you do not have a lot of false test failures. It helps save time when you work with AI in your tests. When you make tests in Testim, AI helps create strong locators by using things like ID, classes, and the order of the items on the UI. If the app or its ui changes, these locators change on their own. This makes the tests fix themselves so you do not have a lot of false test failures. It helps save time when you work with AI in your tests. Fast Authoring with Recorder: There is a Chrome extension that lets you record the things you do on the ui. After recording, you can change these steps, add your own details, or mix in your own code if you want. This helps you get started building test suites for an app much faster. There is a Chrome extension that lets you record the things you do on the ui. After recording, you can change these steps, add your own details, or mix in your own code if you want. This helps you get started building test suites for an app much faster. Modular Steps & Reuse: You get to keep the steps you use a lot (like 'Login' or 'Add Item to Cart') as parts you can use again and again. This stops you from doing the same work in your app tests and makes things much easier if you have to change something later on with Testim. Pros: Quick Ramp-Up: This traditional tool gives something to both new and skilled automation people. If you are just starting, you can use the codeless options to help you do your best work. If you know code, you can add more features or export your tests as code, allowing for consistent execution, enabling more individuals to play an active role in enhancing the overall testing process, and think about higher value things, ultimately leading to significant cost savings. This way, it works well for both kinds of users, and that is a big benefit. This traditional tool gives something to both new and skilled automation people. If you are just starting, you can use the codeless options to help you do your best work. If you know code, you can add more features or export your tests as code, allowing for consistent execution, enabling more individuals to play an active role in enhancing the overall testing process, and think about higher value things, ultimately leading to significant cost savings. This way, it works well for both kinds of users, and that is a big benefit. Highly Maintainable Tests: The AI tools help you keep your UI tests working with less effort. The locators find what changes on a page, and the self-healing feature fixes small issues on its own. You do not have to spend time fixing tests every time there is a new update. Most teams say they use far less time taking care of tests than when using just Selenium. The AI tools help you keep your UI tests working with less effort. The locators find what changes on a page, and the self-healing feature fixes small issues on its own. You do not have to spend time fixing tests every time there is a new update. Most teams say they use far less time taking care of tests than when using just Selenium. Supports Complex Apps: This is made for groups that need to test more than simple web pages. It handles dynamic apps really well, like single-page apps or web tools with rich UI. You can use it to test things like Salesforce or React apps. These are hard to test with old automation tools because locators for them easily break. This tool makes it easier. Cons: Initial Recording Finesse: Like many other tools, Testim may record a few extra actions. It might also use values in the test that are not flexible, like hard-coded text. You will have to go back and fix or update these first tests. For example, you might need to add checks, change the test data, or adjust inputs so the test works in more than one case. This is normal for testers who use tools like this, but it takes some of your time and you need to know how the tool works. Like many other tools, Testim may record a few extra actions. It might also use values in the test that are not flexible, like hard-coded text. You will have to go back and fix or update these first tests. For example, you might need to add checks, change the test data, or adjust inputs so the test works in more than one case. This is normal for testers who use tools like this, but it takes some of your time and you need to know how the tool works. Image/Visual Assertions Limited: Testim mostly works with the structure of web pages, known as the DOM. There is a way to use Testim to do visual testing if you connect it with Applitools. But, the built-in options in the tool for checking how things look are not strong, so you will need a separate service to do detailed visual checking. Testim mostly works with the structure of web pages, known as the DOM. There is a way to use Testim to do if you connect it with Applitools. But, the built-in options in the tool for checking how things look are not strong, so you will need a separate service to do detailed visual checking. Pricing for High Volume: Testim can feel low-cost or reasonable at first if you run just a few tests. But, if you or your team want to run a lot of tests at the same time, or use the Testim cloud, the price will go up. Big companies that need to run many tests have to pay for enterprise plans, and the price for these plans from Tricentis can be very high. Pricing: Testim has custom pricing to fit your needs. A free plan let you have about 1,000 runs each month, which helps with small projects. Paid plans start at a few hundred dollars per month. If you are with a big company, high-level agreements can cost several thousand dollars a year. These come with unlimited runs, more features, and a special support team. There will be free trials and lower prices for students or schools. 4. Functionize Functionize is an automation platform made for big businesses. The tool lets you write tests in everyday language. It uses deep learning to fix tests by itself and can grow or shrink as your needs change, thanks to the cloud. You can make and keep up web, mobile, API, and database tests with it. When something in your app changes, it updates scripts on its own. The system uses reinforcement learning to find out how your app works and then builds more tests. This helps teams get more done and cover more ground without hiring more people. Key Features: Natural Language Tests: You can make tests in plain English by using a UI. For example, you can say, 'Open the homepage, login with username X, verify account page is displayed.' The tool from Functionize will read what you say and build a test case from it. This helps you work with tests without needing deep know-how of automation. You can make tests in plain English by using a UI. For example, you can say, 'Open the homepage, login with username X, verify account page is displayed.' The tool from Functionize will read what you say and build a test case from it. This helps you work with tests without needing deep know-how of automation. ML-Powered Element Recognition: Functionize uses AI-driven automation to find things like buttons or links in an app. It learns how each part of your UI acts and looks, using a flexible or 'fuzzy' way. So, even if text or position changes a lot, it can still find the right thing. Functionize uses to find things like buttons or links in an app. It learns how each part of your UI acts and looks, using a flexible or 'fuzzy' way. So, even if text or position changes a lot, it can still find the right thing. Self-Healing & Adaptive Tests: If it can't find an element just like before, Functionize's engine will use its model of your app and search the DOM to pick out the most likely new match. This means your tests will not break every time your app changes, which cuts down on test fails. Pros: Highly Autonomous: Functionize tries to cut down how much manual work you do in every part of testing. This includes test creation, running the tests, and keeping them updated. A busy QA team will see that tests can update or even create themselves, so people save a lot of time and get more done. Functionize tries to cut down how much manual work you do in every part of testing. This includes test creation, running the tests, and keeping them updated. A busy QA team will see that tests can update or even create themselves, so people save a lot of time and get more done. Enterprise Integration: This tool works with the top tools, like Jira, Jenkins, GitLab, Slack, and TestRail. It also lets you use SSO and set roles for access. These features help large companies work easier together. This tool works with the top tools, like Jira, Jenkins, GitLab, Slack, and TestRail. It also lets you use SSO and set roles for access. These features help large companies work easier together. Scalability for Large Projects: Functionize was made for big work. It can handle thousands of tests and keep working well, even with heavy use. Large teams can use it for continuous testing and can run tests often, even on every build or code change. Cloud execution helps things move fast. Cons: Proprietary System: You need to stay within the Functionize ecosystem for your test execution. It is not like open-source tools, so you do not get to see or change the main code running tests. If you want to do something very custom that is not in the current features, it might be hard or not possible. You need to stay within the Functionize ecosystem for your test execution. It is not like open-source tools, so you do not get to see or change the main code running tests. If you want to do something very custom that is not in the current features, it might be hard or not possible. Cost Visibility: The price for Functionize is not shown on their site and is known to be high, as it is made for large businesses. A small company may feel it does not fit their budget. The price for Functionize is not shown on their site and is known to be high, as it is made for large businesses. A small company may feel it does not fit their budget. Initial Onboarding: Learning every AI feature for your test execution and setting them up to work best for your app may take both time and some help from the Functionize team. It has a lot to give, but to get the most from these tools, you may have to put in a little extra work at first. Pricing: Functionize has different plans that fit your project size and support needs. The cost for the Starter plan begins in the low thousands of dollars each month and will be higher for the Enterprise plans. Every package gives you unlimited users and test runs. A 14-day trial is offered. If you want the exact price, you can ask for it. FAQ Which are the top AI testing tools available? In 2025, there are 4 giants in the industry: ACCELQ, Testim, and Functionize. has a slight lead because it integrates test management, manual and automated coverage and AI-driven analytics in a single workspace, providing teams with a single source of truth to plan, execute and report. The other 3 are special in one or more areas, such as codeless design (ACCELQ), smart UI locators (Testim), and autonomous cloud scaling (Functionize), but lack the end-to-end completeness of What are the main characteristics of an AI testing tool to consider? UI resistant self‑healing locators Plain-language-based test generation with the help of AI Smart CI/CD support to have continuous delivery Clear analytics to identify and pinpoint flaky tests and root causes. Web, API and mobile targets supported in a single interface addresses all the points on a single console; the rest of the tools fulfill most but not all of them. What are the key advantages of the AI test automation tools? More rapid scripting using natural-language or record-and-convert processes Reduced maintenance due to self healing and intelligent locators Broader coverage with the help of AI-created edge-case scenarios Faster feedback loops in CI pipelines, releases in shorter cycles Evidence‑based information that guides teams to the most at-risk locations first The most efficiency is observed in teams that implement a full-stack platform like where planning, execution, and analytics are in one place instead of multiple tools. Like this: Like Related
South Wales Guardian
a day ago
- Politics
- South Wales Guardian
Dyfed Powys Police awards former prosecutor Iwan Jenkins
Iwan Jenkins was presented with the Police and Crime Commissioner's Partnership Award on July 4 for his dedicated involvement in the work of local and national criminal justice partnerships. Mr Jenkins began his career with the Crown Prosecution Service in 1992. He led various teams within CPS Cymru-Wales, including the Crown Court, Rape and Serious Sexual Offences, and the Complex Case Unit. He retired recently as the acting Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor, responsible for both the Complex Case Unit and Magistrates Court work. He was the area lead for several projects and most recently played a key role in implementing changes under the Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Act 2020. In 1999, Mr Jenkins qualified as a Higher Court Advocate and prosecuted trials in the Crown Court, while also appearing in the Court of Appeal. He was appointed President of the Welsh Language Tribunal in 2019 and is a recognised figure in the Welsh language media for his contributions on legal issues. Former Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor Iwan Jenkins has been honoured for his work with Dyfed-Powys Police (Image: Dyfed-Powys Police) Police and Crime Commissioner for Dyfed-Powys, Dafydd Llywelyn, commended Mr Jenkins, saying: "Criminal Justice Boards provide a valuable forum for cross organisational working and ensure that those affected by crime are provided with the best possible services to support them through the criminal justice process. "This work depends largely on the commitment of partners and Iwan's leadership, engagement and contribution to this work have been appreciated not just by myself as police and crime commissioner, but by all members of our Local Criminal Justice Board. "In particular we are grateful for Iwan's contributions to progressing the victims' agenda, and the lead he took in the DA attrition piece of work, both of which are key priorities for me and Dyfed-Powys Police." In response to the award, Mr Jenkins said: "It was a great personal honour for me to receive this award whilst recognising that success in public service work is only possible through the commitment of colleagues across many agencies."
Business Wire
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
The Trust Announces Appointment of Malcolm Jenkins to Board of Trustees
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Trust (Powered by the NFLPA) announced today the NFLPA appointment of Malcolm Jenkins, two-time Super Bowl champion, three-time Pro Bowl legend, entrepreneur, author, and community advocate, to its Board of Trustees, effective immediately. Jenkins replaces Rashean Mathis, who is stepping down after 12 years of dedicated service as a Trustee. Jenkins' leadership will be instrumental in advancing The Trust's mission to empower former NFL players to thrive in life after football and achieve their full potential. 'We are thrilled to welcome Malcolm Jenkins to the Board," said Zamir Cobb, Executive Director of The Trust. 'Malcolm is known for his leadership both on the field and in the community, and we are excited to have him bring an unmatched perspective to the mission of supporting our members as they live in their purpose beyond the game. I also want to sincerely thank Rashean Mathis for his commitment and leadership to The Trust.' A three-time Walter Payton Man of the Year finalist, Jenkins had a storied 13-year career with the National Football League's New Orleans Saints and Philadelphia Eagles. Off the field, Jenkins has built a dynamic business portfolio through Malcolm Inc., a strategic investment and management firm focused on venture capital, consumer brands, and media. In 2017, Jenkins garnered the NFLPA Alan Page Community Award (formerly known as the Byron 'Whizzer' White Man of the Year Award). The award, which is the NFLPA's highest honor, recognizes one player who demonstrates a profound dedication to positively impacting their team, community and country. A CEO, investor, media entrepreneur, and author, Jenkins has translated his championship mindset to boardrooms, venture capital, media, and philanthropy. He is a founding partner of Broad Street Ventures, a $10 million venture fund led entirely by Black and Brown investors — including current and former NFL players — focused on providing access to early- and growth-stage investment opportunities across consumer products and technology. Jenkins is also the founder of Listen Up Media, a multimedia production company committed to storytelling that elevates Black voices and challenges systemic barriers. His Substack platform, Love, Art & War, offers personal insight into his work building Black wealth, leadership, and cultural legacy. He owns Disrupt Foods, which operates 28 and counting quick-service restaurant franchises, creating economic opportunity and ownership pathways for Black and Brown entrepreneurs. His broader investment portfolio includes minority ownership in Burnley F.C. (Premier League) through Disrupt Sports Partners, alongside multiple early-stage venture and private equity investments. He is also the founder of The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation (TMJF), which has impacted thousands of underserved youth through education, leadership, financial literacy, and community development. A passionate advocate for athlete entrepreneurship and generational wealth-building, Jenkins empowers the next generation to build lasting legacies far beyond the field. 'What excites me most about joining The Trust's Board is the opportunity to meet the unique challenges that former players face. Having made the transition out of the NFL myself in 2022, I know firsthand how difficult that journey can be—and where some of the gaps still exist. Our members are asking for more programs, more opportunities, and more support as they build lives of purpose beyond the game. I'm committed to making sure we answer that call,' said Jenkins. An accomplished writer, he authored the memoir, What Winners Won't Tell You: Lessons from a Legendary Defender, which takes readers beyond mere statistics. It reveals the mental toughness, business acumen, and personal growth necessary to sustain excellence. ABOUT THE TRUST (POWERED BY THE NFLPA) The Trust offers eligible former players a comprehensive support system in key areas such as career development, educational advancement, health and wellness resources, financial education, and community connection opportunities. The Trust was established from the commitment of the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) and its members to ensure that players can access the benefits and services they need to succeed beyond the game of football. It represents the hard-fought efforts of past and present collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations to better serve former NFL players. For more information, e-mail info@ or visit
