The report "The Economic Impacts of Inadequate Infrastructure for Software Testing" examines the economic consequences of inadequate software testing infrastructure in the United States. It highlights the increasing complexity and decreasing market life expectancy of software products, which have heightened concerns over software quality. The study, conducted by RTI for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), surveys software developers and users to estimate the costs associated with inadequate testing methods and tools. The findings indicate that the national annual cost impact of an inadequate testing infrastructure ranges from $22.2 billion to $559.5 billion, with over half of these costs borne by software users in the form of error avoidance and mitigation activities. The report also provides case studies for the automotive and aerospace industries, as well as the financial services sector, to illustrate the specific economic impacts. The total national impact estimate is approximately $59.5 billion, with potential cost reductions from feasible infrastructure improvements at $22.2 billion. The report concludes by emphasizing the need for improved software testing infrastructure to reduce costs, improve quality, and enhance the overall efficiency of the software industry.The report "The Economic Impacts of Inadequate Infrastructure for Software Testing" examines the economic consequences of inadequate software testing infrastructure in the United States. It highlights the increasing complexity and decreasing market life expectancy of software products, which have heightened concerns over software quality. The study, conducted by RTI for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), surveys software developers and users to estimate the costs associated with inadequate testing methods and tools. The findings indicate that the national annual cost impact of an inadequate testing infrastructure ranges from $22.2 billion to $559.5 billion, with over half of these costs borne by software users in the form of error avoidance and mitigation activities. The report also provides case studies for the automotive and aerospace industries, as well as the financial services sector, to illustrate the specific economic impacts. The total national impact estimate is approximately $59.5 billion, with potential cost reductions from feasible infrastructure improvements at $22.2 billion. The report concludes by emphasizing the need for improved software testing infrastructure to reduce costs, improve quality, and enhance the overall efficiency of the software industry.