International expansion

In 2025, a1qa expanded its global footprint by entering India and launching a new QA hub in Noida. This location supports faster team growth and access to the region’s strong talent pool, reinforcing our ongoing international development. In 2026, a1qa will continue to build on this momentum and further amplify its international presence.



Global presence

Throughout 2025, a1qa’s experts travelled to major technology hubs to reinforce partnerships and demonstrate the business value of independent QA.

Europe: the team maintained a presence in Lisbon, attending both Web Summit to discuss AI sovereignty and SBC summit to address iGaming reliability. Additional engagements at ICE Barcelona and SIGMA Central Europe focused on optimizing player experiences and meeting strict regulatory requirements.



Middle East: in Dubai, the focus turned to critical infrastructure. At GISEC Global, discussions centred on cybersecurity defence strategies, while Arab Health 2025 highlighted the intersection of software testing and patient safety.



Americas: a1qa leaned into the energy of the Latin American market by attending SBC Summit Rio, where we shared approaches to improving player experiences in Brazil’s fast-growing gaming industry. We also attended Web Summit Vancouver 2025, one of the world’s biggest tech events, discussing how advanced QA helps teams bring dependable products to market faster.



Central Asia: a1qa joined major regional tech and fintech events. At Digital Almaty Forum, we showed how QA cuts costs and improves UX. At the Central Asia Fintech Summit, we shared expertise in digital transformation and high-load testing. We also took part in Halyk OIY Tech on AI and cybersecurity in fintech, plus CIO Day Kazakhstan focused on AI and QA improvements. At PLUS-Forum “Digital Kazakhstan 2025,” we discussed how modern testing speeds time-to-market, boosts reliability, and reduces risk.

Awards and recognition

Leading independent analysts and award bodies affirmed a1qa’s market position in 2025, highlighting the company's ability to deliver tangible results.

Analyst ratings: the company was named a Major Contender in two Everest Group PEAK Matrix® Assessments (Enterprise Quality Engineering and Quality Engineering (QE) Specialist Services) and received recognition in the ISG Provider Lens™ for AI-driven ADM services. IAOP also listed a1qa as a Rising Star in the 2025 Global Outsourcing 100.

Top rankings: DesignRush ranked a1qa #1 among top software testing companies.

Awards: the team took home silver at the Industry Eagles Awards (IT Team of the Year) and secured finalist spots at the North American, European, and Asia Pacific Software Testing Awards for achievements in AI automation and finance projects.

Driving industry dialogue and community growth

In 2025, a1qa reached a significant milestone of 34,000 LinkedIn followers, solidifying a robust community for exchanging quality engineering insights.

Simultaneously, a1qa CIO Dzmitry Lubneuski contributed to global tech conversations through the Forbes Technology Council.

His 2025 contributions included:

Healthcare: safeguarding eHealth innovations without compromising patient safety.

Telecom: guiding providers on zero-downtime strategies for critical networks.

iGaming: navigating complex compliance landscapes.

Emerging tech: ensuring stability in Web3, blockchain, and banking transformation.

Leadership perspective

"Connecting with partners worldwide has provided incredible opportunities to learn and adapt," said Natali Figurovskaya, Head of marketing at a1qa. "It is also truly rewarding to see our team's hard work acknowledged through these industry recognitions, and we look forward to continuing this momentum in 2026."

About a1qa

For over two decades, a1qa has supported global clients across fintech, telecom, energy, and healthcare. By providing independent QA services, a1qa helps companies accelerate time to market, reduce operational costs, and optimize customer experience. The company adheres to ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 standards, ensuring rigorous quality management and data security.