Software development stories

The benefits (and risks) of using AI for code development
3 days ago
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risk intelligence
It's important not to lose sight of the need to keep secure coding practices front and centre in software development - even when deploying AI tooling.

Accelerating DevOps: Improving runtime efficiency
Last week
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it professionals
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With ongoing talent shortages and shaky economies in ANZ, getting the best out of precious developer resources is paramount.

Threat actor targets developers with malicious Python packages
Last week
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Python developers targeted by malware disguised as obfuscation tools, granting attackers full control over victims' systems.

Cohesity launches AI suite and expands partnership with AWS
Last month
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data management
Cohesity unveils AI suite Cohesity Turing and extends Amazon Web Services partnership to strengthen data security and management.

GitHub's AI revolution: Transforming code language & developer experience
Last month
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security vulnerabilities
GitHub announces an AI-driven platform that integrates AI into every phase of development, introducing natural language as a universal programming language.

SmartBear enhances developer visibility portfolio with three key updates
Last month
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testing
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software development
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documentation
SmartBear advances its developer visibility portfolio with three pivotal updates, supporting an enhanced view across the software development lifecycle.

Australian fintech startup numbers dwindle amid challenging economic conditions
Last month
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innovation
Number of Australian fintech startups drops for the first time, down 3% to 830, as challenging economic conditions persist.

Business unease over third party data sharing shown in new Generative AI report
Last month
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compliance
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Businesses show concern about third-party data sharing needed to facilitate Generative AI models, says Cloudera report.

Backslash Security unveils game-changing AppSec platform
Last month
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Tel Aviv-based Backslash Security has unveiled a sophisticated platform designed to handle enterprise application security risks.

Snowflake to invest $100m in startups developing native apps under new funding scheme
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Snowflake launches 'Powered by Snowflake Funding Program' at Snowday 2023. $100 million to be invested in startups creating Snowflake Native Apps.

BeyondTrust experts forecast key cybersecurity threats for 2024
Last month
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cybersecurity
BeyondTrust’s cybersecurity experts predict the main global threats for 2024, including advanced AI threats and a rise in subscription-based model risks.

GitLab’s DevSecOps platform drives culture shift at Lendlease
Mon, 30th Oct 2023
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Lendlease chooses GitLab's DevSecOps platform to transform software development, fostering collaboration and shared security responsibilities.

Addressing the IT skills shortage for successful digital transformation
Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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digital transformation
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productivity
UK firms face hurdles in digital transformation due to lack of skilled IT professionals, warns Code Institute.

Agile software development pivotal to future AI and ML growth, says expert
Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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The future of AI and ML will be shaped by Agile software development, says Damian Winczewski, Head of Agile at STX Next.

SmartBear positioned as Visionary in Gartner's Magic Quadrant
Wed, 18th Oct 2023
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software development
The evaluation was based on specific criteria that analysed the company’s overall completeness of vision and ability to execute.

Peak Insight deploys Webex solution for Opal Packaging Australia
Wed, 18th Oct 2023
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contact centre
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it infrastructure
Peak Insight successfully deploys a Webex Calling and Contact Centre solution for Opal Packaging Australia in a significant managed services agreement.

QNAP launches smart edge switches with enhanced cybersecurity
Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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cybersecurity
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QNAP Systems announced the launch of two new switches with advanced features, providing businesses with secure and reliable network management solutions.

Security Journey unveils role-specific learning paths for software security
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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it training
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application security
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devsecops
Security Journey unveils tailored secure coding courses aimed at enhancing software security and regulatory compliance.

Reducing IT costs with no-code: A smarter approach to tech strategy
Mon, 9th Oct 2023
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it strategy
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No longer just for small businesses and start-ups, the no-code movement has evolved into an enterprise-level solution.

Progress announces partnership with Software Investment Group
Mon, 9th Oct 2023
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enterprise applications
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developers
Progress is joining forces with Software Investment Group to boost the quality and security of OpenEdge applications.

Oracle bolsters cloud infrastructure with advanced NVIDIA & Ampere processors
Thu, 21st Sep 2023
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collaboration
Oracle's new cloud instances powered by NVIDIA GPUs and Ampere CPUs aim to enhance performance and efficiency for diverse workloads.

Codezero sets out to fix broken development processes
Fri, 8th Sep 2023
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collaboration
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Codezero debuts its flagship product at the Civo Navigate Europe conference in London, promising higher quality code development in less time.

US' cybersecurity EO has changed software development, says Sonatype
Fri, 4th Aug 2023
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cybersecurity
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it infrastructure
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software development
92% of large enterprises now maintain an SBOM (software bill of materials) or plan to implement it in the next year.

New survey explores short term impact of generative AI
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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customer service
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research and development
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software development
Most business leaders expect to adopt generative AI within the next three years to enhance productivity and customer service.