QA Systems Announces the Release of Cantata 25.07 with Certification for New EN 50716:2023 Railway Standard
QA Systems, leading provider of software quality tools for embedded systems, is pleased to announce the release of Cantata 25.07, the latest version of its unit and integration testing tool for C/C++. This release brings extended platform support, new productivity-enhancing features, and official certification for the EN 50716:2023 railway software standard, enabling users to meet updated compliance requirements with confidence.
Key Highlights of Cantata 25.07:
- Certified for EN 50716:2023
Cantata 25.07 is now certified as suitable for use with the latest European railway software standard, replacing EN 50128:2011 and EN 50657:2017. This ensures continued compliance for developers in this safety-critical industry. - New SET_TEST_INPUT Macro
This new macro enhances test traceability by allowing developers to assign test input values and log them directly within the test results file (.ctr), simplifying debugging and audit preparation. - Enhanced Contextual Code Coverage
The CPPGETCOV tool has been extended to support coverage reporting by execution context, such as threads, states, and class inheritance, allowing more meaningful coverage metrics, particularly for polymorphic and state-machine-driven code. - Expanded Toolchain and IDE Support
Cantata 25.07 now supports:
– Microsoft Visual Studio 2022
– GCC/G++ versions 14 and 15
– Eclipse 4.34 (2024-12 release).
This continues QA Systems’ commitment to keeping pace with the latest development environments.
- Over 30 Bug Fixes and Enhancements
Improvements span the core Cantata components and ancillary tools, including better support for modern C++ features, Boost compatibility, AutoTest handling, and Eclipse UI stability.
A Trusted Tool for Critical Software
Cantata continues to be the tool of choice for organizations developing high-integrity embedded software in industries such as railway, aerospace, automotive, industrial automation, and medical devices.
“With version 25.07, we’re giving developers more flexibility, deeper insights into their testing, and enhanced certification confidence,” said Andreas Sczepansky, CEO at QA Systems. “Our focus on practical usability and compliance makes Cantata an ideal long-term partner for quality assurance.”
Availability
Cantata 25.07 is available from September 2025. For more information, release notes, or to arrange a demo contact sales@qa-systems.com
About Cantata
Cantata is a unit and integration testing tool for C/C++ that helps developers verify critical code on embedded targets and host platforms. It supports automated test generation, code coverage, and seamless integration with toolchains like cross-compilers, CI systems, and requirements tools. Certified and easy to use, Cantata streamlines testing for safety and compliance.
About QA Systems
QA Systems provides automated testing and analysis tools for safety-critical embedded software. Trusted by over 350 customers worldwide, its tools are certified for use with standards like EN 50716, ISO 26262, and IEC 62304. Founded in 1996, QA Systems operates globally, combining technical expertise with industry-leading support and training.
