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Datadog acquires Eppo to enhance feature flagging analytics
Software-as-a-Service

Datadog acquires Eppo to enhance feature flagging analytics

Datadog has acquired experimentation platform Eppo, aiming to unify feature flagging and analytics in its Product Analytics Suite to boost product insights.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
GitHub Copilot surpasses 15 million users as AI tools expand
Artificial Intelligence

GitHub Copilot surpasses 15 million users as AI tools expand

GitHub Copilot has exceeded 15 million users, growing rapidly as Microsoft advances its AI tools in software development and cloud services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Agentic AI is missing from Australian enterprises' platform engineering efforts
Data governance

Agentic AI is missing from Australian enterprises' platform engineering efforts

Agentic AI, vital for platform engineering, remains underutilised in Australian enterprises despite its potential to boost code quality and team productivity.

By Craig Nielsen • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
AI-accelerated code widens gap between software design & reality
Software Development

AI-accelerated code widens gap between software design & reality

Research finds that 56% of organisations face costly software risks due to mismatches between documented architecture and production reality amid growing AI-driven development.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Semperis appoints Alex Weinert to drive hybrid identity security
Cybersecurity

Semperis appoints Alex Weinert to drive hybrid identity security

Semperis appoints identity security expert Alex Weinert as Chief Product Officer to boost product strategy against sophisticated cyber threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
SmartBear appoints Nate Lewis to drive AI growth & M&A strategy
DevOps

SmartBear appoints Nate Lewis to drive AI growth & M&A strategy

SmartBear appoints Nate Lewis as SVP of Corporate Development to lead M&A strategy and transform the company into an AI-native organisation.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Starburst appoints Jitender Aswani to lead engineering for AI push
Data Science

Starburst appoints Jitender Aswani to lead engineering for AI push

Starburst appoints Jitender Aswani as SVP of Engineering to lead global teams and enhance its AI-driven data platform development.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Thesys launches C1 API for AI-powered dynamic interfaces
Marketing Technologies

Thesys launches C1 API for AI-powered dynamic interfaces

Thesys unveils C1, the first Generative UI API, enabling real-time, AI-powered dynamic interfaces to fast-track AI software deployment and cut costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 19th Apr 2025
SmartBear appoints Kristine Hunt to lead global growth
Software-as-a-Service

SmartBear appoints Kristine Hunt to lead global growth

Kristine Hunt joins SmartBear as Senior VP of Growth Marketing, bringing 20+ years of SaaS expertise to boost global expansion and innovation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
StormForge unveils ML innovations for Kubernetes cost savings
Storage

StormForge unveils ML innovations for Kubernetes cost savings

StormForge has unveiled key updates to its Kubernetes optimisation platform, introducing new features aimed at enhancing cost efficiency for enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
How automation can reduce human error, improve team morale and reduce security risks
Cybersecurity

How automation can reduce human error, improve team morale and reduce security risks

New research reveals that automation could alleviate burnout among IT teams, reduce human error, and bolster security against rising cyber threats.

By James Greenwood • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
The changing face of software development in the age of AI
Data Privacy

The changing face of software development in the age of AI

AI is transforming software development rapidly, changing the roles of developers and creating new challenges and opportunities in coding practices.

By Sam Daish • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

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Thoughtworks helps carsales boost customer service with AI tools
Digital Transformation

Thoughtworks helps carsales boost customer service with AI tools

Thoughtworks has aided carsales in Australia to boost engineering and launch an AI-powered car recommendation tool, enhancing customer experience and delivery speed.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Visa grows Auckland tech talent with Code & Connect event
Payment Technologies

Visa grows Auckland tech talent with Code & Connect event

Visa's Code & Connect in Auckland nurtures NZ tech talent, with 51 students engaging in mentorship and 10 graduate roles offered for 2026 intake.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
AI's impact on Australian software engineering industry
Unified Communications

AI's impact on Australian software engineering industry

Sabrina Farmer, Chief Technology Officer at GitLab, asserts that AI will transform Australian workplaces without eliminating software engineers' roles.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
UK businesses lead in AI adoption, outpacing global peers
Digital Transformation

UK businesses lead in AI adoption, outpacing global peers

New research reveals that 93% of UK businesses have gained efficiencies from generative AI, surpassing the global average, with strong investment plans ahead.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Diffblue secures GBP £1m Innovate UK grant for AI project
Unified Communications

Diffblue secures GBP £1m Innovate UK grant for AI project

Diffblue has received a GBP £1 million grant from Innovate UK to advance its AI software solutions, enhancing software development efficiency through generative AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Shalini Kaushik appointed Head of Engineering at Nebula
Software-as-a-Service

Shalini Kaushik appointed Head of Engineering at Nebula

Nebula has appointed Shalini Kaushik as its new Head of Engineering, bringing nearly 20 years of expertise to enhance its software development and innovation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025