We are well into the middle of 2025, and as usual, June has been happening at Inivos. From business conferences to employee engagement to solutions, here’s what's included in this month’s edition:

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• Event Spotlight: Inivos Concludes a Successful Engagement at IFS Connect North America 2025
• Expert Spotlight: Manual Testing Isn’t Dead, It’s Evolving: Why Balance Still Matters in QA by Kasun Fonseka
• Employee Engagement Spotlight: A Tasty Twist to Team Spirit! & Inivos Baila Night
• Career Spotlight: Referral Program Initiative

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Inivos Concludes a Successful Engagement at IFS Connect North America 2025!

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We’re excited to share that IFS Connect North America 2025, held on June 3–4 at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, TN, was a resounding success!

Our team, Subashana Suwandarathna (Chief Growth Officer) and Padmaja Marupudi (Senior ERP Consultant & Solution Architect), had the incredible opportunity to represent Inivos at this premier industry event. Over the course of two impactful days, they engaged with a dynamic community of IFS customers, partners, and thought leaders from across North America.

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The event served as a powerful platform to exchange insights with organizations that are already driving digital transformation through #IFSCloud, as well as those just beginning their journey. Our team connected with industry leaders from manufacturing, energy, construction, and services, each bringing fresh perspectives and ambitious goals for innovation and operational efficiency.

From conversations around AI-driven automation and cloud migration strategies to deep dives into enterprise asset management and field service optimization, the energy and vision on display reaffirmed why IFS is at the forefront of modern enterprise software.

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As part of our presence at IFS Connect, Inivos offered a free week of expert consultation, designed to help businesses assess, align, and accelerate their IFS strategy. We’re thrilled with the enthusiastic response and look forward to continuing those conversations in the weeks ahead.

Participating in IFS Connect North America 2025 was not just about showcasing our expertise; it was about listening, learning, and partnering with organizations that are ready to elevate their operations.

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To everyone we met: thank you for the conversations, the insights, and the inspiration. We’re excited to continue supporting your transformation journey with agility, precision, and the power of IFS.

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Manual Testing Isn’t Dead, It’s Evolving: Why Balance Still Matters in QA by Kasun Fonseka

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The Automation Hype vs. Reality: Rethinking Software Testing

In today’s fast-paced world of software delivery, automation is everywhere. From continuous integration pipelines to AI-driven test scripts, the drive toward faster, smarter, and more scalable testing is relentless. Conferences echo the same message: Automate everything. Tweets proclaim the death of manual testing. The narrative is loud, and it’s convincing.

But is it the whole story?

Not quite. While automation has undoubtedly transformed quality assurance, there’s a growing misconception that it can or should replace manual testing entirely. That belief is not only flawed, it’s limiting the effectiveness of many QA teams.

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Automation: Powerful, But Not All-Powerful

There’s no question that automation plays a vital role in modern software development. It executes thousands of test cases in minutes, supports continuous delivery, and minimizes human error. Automated tests are repeatable, consistent, and efficient.

However, automation isn’t magic; it only knows what it’s been programmed to do. It doesn’t interpret subtle UI issues, question user experience flaws, or explore unexpected behaviors. It can't adapt to change on the fly or challenge assumptions. Most importantly, it doesn’t think.

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What Automation Can’t Replace

Despite all its benefits, automation has limitations:

• Contextual Understanding: Automation checks for expected outcomes but can’t interpret unintended or unusual behaviors.

• Exploratory Testing: Human testers bring intuition, curiosity, and critical thinking, essential traits when navigating new or unstable builds.

• User Experience & Accessibility: Automation might confirm a button exists, but only a person can say if it's well-placed, readable, or user-friendly.

• Early-Stage Feedback: In the initial phases of development, quick manual tests can identify glaring issues before automation is even possible.

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The Case for Manual Testing

Manual testing has often been viewed as time-consuming or outdated, but this perspective overlooks its unique value. It provides depth, empathy, and flexibility that no automation suite can replicate.

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Manual testing is particularly effective when:

• Working with early or unstable features.

• Validating complex workflows and edge cases.

• Evaluating usability, accessibility, and visual design.

• Supporting creative, ad-hoc, or exploratory investigations.

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Think of it this way: automation does the heavy lifting; manual testing adds the finishing touches.

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A Better Approach: Combine Strengths

The most effective QA strategies don’t choose between automation and manual testing; they use both in harmony.

Automation excels in speed, scale, and consistency. Manual testing brings nuance, insight, and adaptability. When integrated thoughtfully, they complement each other to deliver both velocity and quality.

The key is to embed automation into sprint goals and daily workflows, not as a replacement for manual testing, but as a tool that works alongside it.

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Looking Ahead: The Role of AI in Testing

As artificial intelligence continues to advance, it’s beginning to blur the line between automated and manual testing. Intelligent test generation, visual anomaly detection, and AI-powered exploratory testing are opening new possibilities.

But even AI can’t replace the human lens; it can only enhance it.

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Manual testing isn’t dead. It’s evolving. And in a landscape increasingly driven by automation and AI, the need for thoughtful, creative, human-centered testing has never been more important.

Let’s not trade one strength for another. Let’s build teams that do both and do them well.

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A Tasty Twist to Team Spirit!

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In a heartwarming display of camaraderie and creativity, the ladies of the team took the lead in organizing a surprise breakfast potluck for the gents, and it was a hit!

From homemade treats to thoughtfully curated dishes, every bite was a testament to the spirit of appreciation and teamwork. The surprise not only sparked smiles but also served as a reminder of how small gestures can create big moments of connection.

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At Inivos, we believe that strong teams are built not just through projects, but through shared experiences, laughter, and a little culinary magic. Here’s to more spontaneous celebrations and team-led initiatives that make workdays brighter!

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Inivos Baila Night!

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It was a day filled with good vibes, great music, and even better company as our team came together to unwind, dance, and simply enjoy the moment. From spontaneous baila moves to bursts of laughter, the energy was contagious and the memories unforgettable.

Events like these remind us that it's not just about the work we do, but the connections we build along the way. Here's to more moments that bring us closer, celebrate our culture, and keep the Inivos spirit alive and thriving!

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We’ve initiated a referral program for internal employees in order to attract good talent. How this works is that they can recommend an employee in the portal we have provided, and if the recommendation is hired, then there's a prize for the employee.

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External Referral Program Coming Soon!

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We’re gearing up to launch our External Referral Program, and this time it’s open to everyone!

Have someone in your network who’d be perfect for a role with us? We’re currently on the lookout for:

• C++ Developer
• Scrum Master – C++

Soon, you’ll be able to refer them through our Workable portal, and if they’re hired, you could win a premium reward.

This upcoming initiative is all about discovering great talent through the people who know it best.

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Stay tuned for more updates in next month’s edition. The official launch is just around the corner!

Thank you for being a part of Inivos Spotlight! We’re excited to continue sharing inspiring stories, industry insights, and groundbreaking updates with you.

Stay tuned for our next edition, where we’ll bring you even more exciting news!

Until next time!

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