Past issues
Your trade magazine for software and system quality
Are you looking for the latest information on software and system quality? Then you should take a look at SQ Magazine. The ASQF e. V. has been publishing the German-language trade magazine for software quality on a quarterly basis since 2006. It is published in a print run of 4,000 copies and as an online version. With its range of topics, SQ Magazine is aimed primarily at experts in the field of software development and quality assurance and has been established for 15 years as a source of information for anyone interested in software, quality and training.
Upcoming topics & dates
Issue March 2026
| Topic | Advertising deadline | Editorial deadline |
| AI governance & testing | 01.02.2026 | 01.02.2026* |
The EU AI Act will come into full force in 2026. This means that companies and development teams will be faced with the task of designing AI systems that are not only efficient, but also compliant, secure and responsible. There is a particular demand for approaches on how AI governance, quality management and testing can be implemented in practice.
For our next issue we are looking for contributions on topics such as:
- Practical implementation of AI governance, risk management and compliance
- Ensuring data quality, transparency and traceability
- Methods and tools for checking AI models
- Test strategies for systems in which AI and classic software meet
- Field reports, best practices and case studies from real projects
Do you have any insights, methods or lessons learned about AI governance and testing? Then we look forward to your contribution at redaktion@sq-magazin.de!
*Pre-registration of the articles with an approximate scope is requested by 15.01.2026
Issue June 2026
| Topic | Advertising deadline | Editorial deadline |
| Rethinking agile quality | 01.05.2026 | 01.05.2026* |
The Agile Manifesto is now celebrating its 25th anniversary. The 12 principles of agile software development have been much discussed and tried out – but what do they look like in practice today? Which principles, methods and principles have actually proven their worth? And what role does quality development play in these processes?
In view of new challenges such as artificial intelligence, automation, DevOps and (IT) security, the question arises: What will happen in the future?
We are looking for contributions on topics such as:
- Agile methods and quality assurance under new EU regulations
- Integration of security and resilience requirements in agile delivery processes
- Practical examples of successful agile quality engineering
- Tools, frameworks and methods for the future of agile quality
We look forward to your contribution at redaktion@sq-magazin.de!
* Advance registration is requested by April 15, 2026
Issue September 2026
| Topic | Advertising deadline | Editorial deadline |
| Sustainable & accessible: software development with responsibility | 01.08.2026 | 01.08.2026* |
Sustainable software development involves much more than energy-efficient code and resource-saving architectures. A central component of social sustainability is digital accessibility, which ensures that software can be used by all people – regardless of abilities, devices or limitations. We are looking for contributions that show how ecological and social aspects can be meaningfully combined: through accessible designs, durable and inclusive systems, responsible development practices or concrete technical approaches.
Both technical analyses and practical reports, best practices and case studies are welcome.
Do you have any experience, models or ideas for sustainable and accessible software development? We look forward to your contribution at redaktion@sq-magazin.de!
*Pre-registration of the articles with an approximate scope is requested by 15.07.2026
Notes on submitting articles
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Fancy writing?
We are always looking for specialist articles for our upcoming issues!
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