How PowerGate Software Partnered with a US Client and Slashed CI Build Times by 60% with a Patented AI Testing Tool

In software development, Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines are the heartbeat of modern delivery. Yet for many teams, long testing cycles often become a bottleneck, slowing down releases, increasing costs, and putting pressure on engineers. This was exactly the case for one US-based product company, whose growing automation test suite had reached the point where a single build took hours to complete.

PowerGate Software was brought in to help. Through a collaborative development approach and a deep understanding of both DevOps and AI-driven testing, PowerGate Software’s team co-created a patented AI testing tool that transformed the client’s process, achieving 10× faster bug detection and cutting CI build time by 60%.

1. The Challenge

The client, a leading US company in the technology and software testing domain, faced a growing issue: Their automation testing framework was becoming too large to run efficiently within CI/CD. Each build triggered thousands of test cases, most of which were repetitive or irrelevant for minor code changes.

As a result, their development speed slowed down significantly. Engineers had to wait hours to validate builds, making it difficult to release updates quickly. The challenge was not only about speed but also about ensuring precision, efficiency, and product quality under the pressure of rapid delivery.

2. The Solution

PowerGate Software’s experts designed and developed an AI-driven test optimization platform that could analyze the test suite and dynamically select only the most relevant test cases for each code commit.

The system used machine learning to identify code dependencies and historical failure patterns, ensuring every test run was both faster and smarter.

Key innovations included:

Dynamic Smoke Testing: Automatically generating small, high-impact test subsets for each build.
Shift-Left Testing: Integrating quality checks earlier in the development cycle.
Continuous Learning: The AI model improved accuracy over time, understanding which tests truly matter.

By intelligently prioritizing tests, the platform drastically reduced redundant executions and turned testing from a bottleneck into a competitive advantage.

3. The Results

The new system brought measurable improvements:

10× faster bug detection compared to the traditional approach.
60% reduction in CI build time, significantly accelerating release cycles.
Patent registration in the field of testing automation, validating the originality and technical excellence of the solution.

Beyond the numbers, the project reshaped the client’s testing culture, transforming testing from a time-consuming task into a strategic, data-driven process.

4. PowerGate Software’s Role

More than a development vendor, PowerGate Software acted as a global product studio partner that blended a product mindset with deep technical expertise, standing among the leading AI development companies in Vietnam.

The collaboration showcased PowerGate’s ability to:

Blend AI, data engineering, and DevOps practices seamlessly.
Apply rigorous quality management and IP protection throughout the project.
Foster close communication between distributed teams in Vietnam and the US, ensuring continuous delivery and shared ownership.

This project reflects PowerGate’s philosophy: Delivering not just code, but innovation and measurable impact for every client.

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Conclusion: Accelerating Quality Through Partnership

The success of this patented AI testing platform shows that speed and quality can coexist. When supported by AI innovation, agile collaboration, and strong product thinking, testing becomes an accelerator instead of a bottleneck.

For companies looking to enhance their software testing efficiency or modernize their CI/CD pipelines, PowerGate Software offers the expertise and partnership mindset to make it happen.

About PowerGate Software

PowerGate Software is a global software development partner specializing in full-cycle digital solutions. Since 2011, they’ve delivered 200+ projects across healthcare, fintech, education, and more, helping startups and enterprises bring their ideas to life with scalable, high-quality technology.

With offices in the United States and Australia, and teams across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, they’re positioned to support clients close to their markets with speed and flexibility. As one of the leading software companies in Vietnam, PowerGate Software’s services span custom software and mobile/web development to AI, blockchain, cloud platforms, and ERP systems.

As a double-certified ISO 9001 / ISO 27001 company, PowerGate Software delivers secure, reliable solutions that reduce operational costs, boost productivity, and improve margins from day one.