Ask a CIO how confident they are in their next release. The honest answer is rarely a number - it's a process description: "testing signs off before go-live." That's the subject of the second edition of our newsletter: why checkpoint testing systematically understates delivery risk, and what actually changes when quality moves from a single gate to continuous evidence. Inside this edition: 1) The three board-level risks checkpoint testing quietly creates 2) Cost of good quality vs. cost of poor quality, applied to release economics 3) A 5-stage maturity curve for evidence-based release confidence 4) What changes operationally for CIOs, CTOs and Heads of Quality Read the full edition and subscribe for what's next. #ReleaseConfidence #QualityEngineering #DigitalBusinessAssurance #PinnacleQM linkedin.com/pulse/hidden-co…

A New Chapter Begins for KiwiQA Services Today marks one of the proudest moments in my entrepreneurial journey. I am delighted to announce that KiwiQA has officially merged with PinnacleQM. From today, KiwiQA will operate as "KiwiQA, a Pinnacle Company." This is more than a merger—it's the coming together of shared values, complementary expertise, and a vision to shape the future of Quality Engineering. By combining KiwiQA's delivery excellence with PinnacleQM's enterprise capabilities and AI-powered platforms—QMFactory, Enginuity, and Authorise—we are creating even greater value for our clients. To our clients, thank you for your trust. Your teams, contracts, and commitments remain unchanged—our ability to support you has only become stronger. A special thank you to Gary Jenn and Ian Charlton for your trust, partnership, and shared vision. I look forward to building the future together. A very special thank you to my wife and our two wonderful daughters. Your love, patience, encouragement, and countless sacrifices have been my greatest source of strength. Every milestone I achieve is made possible because of your unwavering support, and this achievement belongs to our family as much as it does to me. To my business partner and co-founder, Nirav Raval, thank you for standing beside me throughout this journey. Your unwavering support, belief, and leadership have been instrumental in building KiwiQA into what it is today. This milestone is one we share together. Finally, To every current and former KiwiQA team member, this achievement belongs to you. Your dedication, passion, and relentless pursuit of quality have built the foundation on which this new chapter begins. I couldn't be prouder of what we have accomplished together. As a Board Member of PinnacleQM, I remain committed to building exceptional teams, driving innovation, and delivering outstanding outcomes for our clients. The best chapter is yet to come, and I'm excited to write it together. READ FULL announcements here - lnkd.in/g95ZDRJN #KiwiQA #PinnacleQM #Merger #QualityEngineering #SoftwareTesting #AITesting #QMFactory #Enginuity #DigitalTransformation #Leadership #Innovation #APAC @KQSPL

Security Testing for Australian Critical Infrastructure: SOCI Act 2022 Compliance Guide for Energy, Water, Transport and Telecoms Australia's Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2022 introduced mandatory cyber security obligations for operators across 11 critical infrastructure sectors — from electricity and water to ports, airports, and telecommunications. For the first time, organisations in these sectors face enforceable requirements for risk management programmes, incident reporting, and government intervention powers. This guide explains what the SOCI Act requires, what security testing obligations it creates, and how Australian critical infrastructure operators can build a testing programme that satisfies both the Department of Home Affairs and their own board. kiwiqa.ai/blog/soci-act-crit… @KQSPL

What Is ACSC Essential 8 Security Testing? A Practical Guide for Australian Businesses in 2026 The Australian Signals Directorate's Essential 8 is the baseline cyber security framework every Australian organisation should be testing against. This guide explains what Essential 8 testing involves, how maturity levels work, and how Australian businesses can close the compliance gaps that cyber attackers exploit most. kiwiqa.ai/blog/acsc-essentia… @KQSPL