Over the last few years, the test tools suite now owned by OpenText has made significant strides. The automation tools, in particular, have undergone numerous enhancements to make testing faster and more efficient.
The tools are now easier to use than ever before, but, as great as OpenText is at software development, it’s not always the best at keeping people informed about changes.
As an OpenText partner, I see all these changes coming through, but I know it can be challenging for others to keep up to date. So, today, I’m sharing a few recent updates to the OpenText automation tools.
These are just a tiny sample of recently implemented changes. They focus on cloud capabilities, AI-powered object detection, codeless testing, and streamlined workflows that make test automation more accessible and efficient than ever.
UFT One: New Features That Boost Testing Efficiency
UFT One (now known as OpenText Functional Testing) has received numerous powerful enhancements in recent releases, boosting productivity and making it even more useful.
Cloud-Based AI Object-Detection
One of the most exciting additions over the past few years is the AI Object-Detection (AIOD) Cloud Service. This feature allows you to:
- Increase test run performance
- Always utilise the latest AI model without a full upgrade
- Reduce usage of local computing resources
The cloud-based approach means your tests will run faster while consuming fewer local resources, and you’ll always benefit from the most recent AI improvements.
Run Tests on Cloud Browsers
UFT One now supports running tests on cloud browsers provided by Digital Lab (requires additional licenses), eliminating the need to:
- Install browsers on local machines
- Maintain browser environments
- Update UFT One’s browser extensions
This enhancement significantly reduces maintenance overhead and improves security during test runs.
Enhanced Mobile Testing
The Mobile Add-in has been expanded to offer:
- Basic mobile testing with devices connected directly to your computer
- Advanced mobile testing through Digital Lab to access both local and cloud-based mobile devices and emulators (requires an additional product)
Lightweight Deployment Options
For teams working in containerised environments, UFT One offers a Docker image for running Web Tests and AI-based web tests in Windows Docker environments. This ensures consistent and reproducible tests regardless of the underlying infrastructure.
Core Software Delivery Functional Testing: A New Era
In the CE 25.1 release, ValueEdge Functional Test was renamed OpenText Core Software Delivery Functional Testing, reflecting OpenText’s new naming conventions, which were rolled out across its entire portfolio.
AI-Powered Test Creation
The latest release includes impressive AI capabilities through OpenText DevOps Aviator:
- Convert manual tests to automated codeless tests using generative AI
- Generate test suggestions by analysing video demonstrations
- Create Smart Verify steps using natural language
Expanded Language Support
The OCR capabilities now support inspecting text in multiple languages beyond English, allowing you to configure tests that are fully tailored to your specific language needs. This is particularly valuable for teams working on international projects.
Selenium Integration
A powerful new feature allows you to write or repurpose existing Selenium code as units for automated Model-Based Testing (MBT). This means you can leverage your existing Selenium assets while transitioning to more advanced testing approaches.
Why These Updates Matter
Perhaps the most significant impact of these updates is that they make sophisticated test automation accessible to everyone on your team—not just coding experts. This inclusivity enhances participation in test automation and improves overall test coverage.
UFT One and ValueEdge Functional Testing also address the maintenance challenge—test maintenance is historically the most resource-intensive aspect of test automation—through AI-based object recognition that adapts to changes in your application.
These tools also allow you to efficiently run tests across multiple browsers, devices, and platforms without rescripting, providing more comprehensive test coverage with less effort.
Additionally, testing cycles can be significantly shortened with features such as cloud-based execution, AI-powered object detection, and codeless test creation.
Looking Ahead – The Future of OpenText Automation
As we move through 2025 and beyond, OpenText’s commitment to test tool development ensures its products will continue to be best-in-class. Whether you use UFT One for comprehensive enterprise testing or ValueEdge Functional Testing for cloud-based test automation, these recent, powerful updates will accelerate your testing efforts and improve software quality.
