Only a Small Fraction of EMEA Companies Prioritizes Quality in Software Delivery

The Software Quality Crisis in EMEA



According to the recent IDC InfoBrief titled 'Quality at Scale: Excellence in an App-Centric World, 2025–2026 Edition', a mere 8% of organizations across the EMEA region have adopted consolidated practices for ensuring quality in large-scale software delivery. This study, sponsored by Noesis, took insights from responses provided by over 700 organizations and sheds light on the pressing challenges faced by most companies in the software delivery landscape.

The report offers a sobering perspective, revealing that one-third of the surveyed companies are lagging substantially in their adoption of best practices. The obstacles contributing to this stagnation include structural limitations like backlogs, accumulating technical debt, and a deficit in specialized skills among the workforce. These factors not only hamper the overall speed but also the efficiency of software delivery processes.

Real-World Success Stories



Amidst the gloom, highlights from the report showcase notable success stories where organizations have managed to modernize their software delivery approaches. For instance, Canon Europe successfully enhanced data quality and mitigated technical debt by streamlining their applications and instituting an effective quality management system. Additionally, a prominent Portuguese financial institution embraced platform engineering, fostering a modular and scalable infrastructure that facilitates innovation and agility in development.

Despite such bright spots, the statistics remain daunting. A staggering 64% of organizations still require up to three weeks to implement even the simplest changes, while only 37% of development time is dedicated to building new features. Alarmingly, merely 9% of organizations boast unified application engineering capabilities, which is crucial for achieving coherence and effectiveness in software delivery.

The Value of Modern Practices



In light of these challenges, the report underscores the importance of incorporating modern practices into the software delivery lifecycle. Techniques such as platform engineering, DevOps integration, and continuous automation are essential to overcoming existing barriers. Eduardo Amaral, Director of Quality Management, DevOps Automation at Noesis, emphasizes that "Automation and AI are now fundamental to speeding up digital transformation and ensuring that quality is ingrained throughout the entire software delivery lifecycle."

The findings from the IDC InfoBrief are further corroborated by data from the IDC Future Enterprise Resilience Survey and the IDC European Modern App Delivery Survey. Both surveys illuminate significant challenges pertinent to digital transformation with a particular lens on quality assurance, automation, and the integration of artificial intelligence methodologies.

Conclusion



The IDC InfoBrief, authored by experts Jennifer Thomson and George Mironescu, is a clarion call for organizations in the EMEA region to rethink their approach to software delivery. With the digital landscape constantly evolving, especially in an app-centric world, the path to achieving excellence lies in prioritizing quality, leveraging modern technologies, and adapting best practices that are proven to foster swift and reliable software outcomes. Companies that embrace these changes will not only accelerate their digital transformation but also position themselves competitively for the future.

Full access to the IDC InfoBrief can be found here. Noesis, known for its expertise in driving digital transformation across various sectors through IT, Cloud, Cybersecurity, AI, and DevOps practices, stands at the forefront of enhancing industry standards and practices.

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