Evolution and Innovation: How Testronic Adapts to the Ever-Changing Needs of the Gaming Industry

It has been over a year since Steve Trowbridge took the helm as CEO at Catalis Group, the parent company of Testronic, Secret 6, Giant Worldwide, and Curve Games. Following the departure of Testronic's former CEO, Mike Betti, earlier this year, Trowbridge has been actively involved in the art, development, QA, localization, and player support specialist. With Testronic undergoing significant growth and change, including office expansions, investments in new technology, and innovative working methods for its teams, Gamesindustry.biz sat down with Trowbridge to discuss the company's new initiatives and ambitions for 2025 and beyond. Testronic boasts a robust global presence with over 2,000 employees across 11 major offices in the Americas, Europe, and Asia, offering a comprehensive suite of art, development, and testing solutions. The company's commitment to excellence remains constant, delivering high-quality services to clients worldwide. The acquisition of Secret 6, a 2D and 3D art specialist based in Manila, has been a transformative step for Testronic, enhancing its ability to offer end-to-end creative solutions alongside traditional QA, localization, and player support services. Looking forward, the expanded Manila office is a major milestone for Secret 6 and Testronic, with plans to continue investing in resources, talent, and infrastructure to expand capacity and capabilities. Testronic is also exploring opportunities for further growth in Central Europe and the Americas, with a strategic approach to expansion, ensuring that the company matches client demand and leverages a rich talent pool. Strategic acquisitions are an integral part of Testronic's growth strategy, with a focus on identifying opportunities that enhance service offerings, expand geographic reach, extend technology capabilities, and deepen relationships with new and existing customers. The company is interested in exploring areas that complement its existing services, including advancements in technology, such as AI-driven solutions, and expanding creative offerings to provide greater value. With over 2,000 colleagues worldwide, Testronic anticipates steady growth in the next six to 12 months, driven by the expansion of its Manila and Belgrade offices, as well as increased demand for its services. The company is introducing a globally remote workforce program, which will provide flexibility and agility in service delivery, accessing the best talent worldwide, unbound by geographical constraints. Testronic is also investing in new technology, integrating AI and automation solutions into its workflows, and exploring partnerships with cutting-edge tech providers to bring best-in-class solutions to its clients. The biggest challenges facing QA and localization vendors like Testronic include the need for flexibility in an unpredictable market and technological disruption. To tackle these challenges, the company is focusing on providing flexible services, scaling up or down as needed, and adapting to evolving requirements, while embracing new tools and methodologies to enhance efficiency and maintain high standards of quality. By 2026, Testronic anticipates a resurgent global market, driven by recovering economies and an explosion of new content in games, TV, and film, with AI becoming a fully embedded solution in workflows and day-to-day life.