Software engineering stories
Tim McIntire named Chief Technology Officer at Hyland
Yesterday
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data analytics
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software development
Hyland appoints Tim McIntire as CTO to steer global engineering and enhance AI, cloud, and automation across its product suite.
Datadog acquires Eppo to enhance feature flagging analytics
Yesterday
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Datadog has acquired experimentation platform Eppo, aiming to unify feature flagging and analytics in its Product Analytics Suite to boost product insights.
Abitha Arunachalam named AI test lead at Avocado Consulting
Last week
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devops
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apm
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risk & compliance
Avocado Consulting appoints AI expert Abitha Arunachalam as Test Automation Practice Lead to enhance AI-driven software testing across Australia.
GitHub Copilot surpasses 15 million users as AI tools expand
Last week
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ai
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software development
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microsoft
GitHub Copilot has exceeded 15 million users, growing rapidly as Microsoft advances its AI tools in software development and cloud services.
Agentic AI is missing from Australian enterprises’ platform engineering efforts
Last week
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ai
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software development
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agentic ai
Agentic AI, vital for platform engineering, remains underutilised in Australian enterprises despite its potential to boost code quality and team productivity.
Thoughtworks helps carsales boost customer service with AI tools
Last week
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Thoughtworks has aided carsales in Australia to boost engineering and launch an AI-powered car recommendation tool, enhancing customer experience and delivery speed.
AI-accelerated code widens gap between software design & reality
Last week
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software development
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software engineering
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it professionals
Research finds that 56% of organisations face costly software risks due to mismatches between documented architecture and production reality amid growing AI-driven development.
Semperis appoints Alex Weinert to drive hybrid identity security
Last week
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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software engineering
Semperis appoints identity security expert Alex Weinert as Chief Product Officer to boost product strategy against sophisticated cyber threats.
SmartBear appoints Nate Lewis to drive AI growth & M&A strategy
Last week
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devops
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digital transformation
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martech
SmartBear appoints Nate Lewis as SVP of Corporate Development to lead M&A strategy and transform the company into an AI-native organisation.
Starburst appoints Jitender Aswani to lead engineering for AI push
Last month
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data science
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multi-cloud
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digital entertainment
Starburst appoints Jitender Aswani as SVP of Engineering to lead global teams and enhance its AI-driven data platform development.
Thesys launches C1 API for AI-powered dynamic interfaces
Last month
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martech
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cdp
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genai
Thesys unveils C1, the first Generative UI API, enabling real-time, AI-powered dynamic interfaces to fast-track AI software deployment and cut costs.
SmartBear appoints Kristine Hunt to lead global growth
Last month
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saas
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martech
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hcm
Kristine Hunt joins SmartBear as Senior VP of Growth Marketing, bringing 20+ years of SaaS expertise to boost global expansion and innovation.
Visa grows Auckland tech talent with Code & Connect event
Last month
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dei
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payment technologies
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visa
Visa's Code & Connect in Auckland nurtures NZ tech talent, with 51 students engaging in mentorship and 10 graduate roles offered for 2026 intake.
AI's impact on Australian software engineering industry
Last month
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application security
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Sabrina Farmer, Chief Technology Officer at GitLab, asserts that AI will transform Australian workplaces without eliminating software engineers' roles.
UK businesses lead in AI adoption, outpacing global peers
Last month
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digital transformation
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martech
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partner programmes
New research reveals that 93% of UK businesses have gained efficiencies from generative AI, surpassing the global average, with strong investment plans ahead.
StormForge unveils ML innovations for Kubernetes cost savings
Last month
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storage
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virtualisation
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data science
StormForge has unveiled key updates to its Kubernetes optimisation platform, introducing new features aimed at enhancing cost efficiency for enterprises.
Diffblue secures GBP £1m Innovate UK grant for AI project
Last month
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genai
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software development
Diffblue has received a GBP £1 million grant from Innovate UK to advance its AI software solutions, enhancing software development efficiency through generative AI.
How automation can reduce human error, improve team morale and reduce security risks
Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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cybersecurity
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productivity
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software engineering
New research reveals that automation could alleviate burnout among IT teams, reduce human error, and bolster security against rising cyber threats.
The changing face of software development in the age of AI
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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software development
AI is transforming software development rapidly, changing the roles of developers and creating new challenges and opportunities in coding practices.
Shalini Kaushik appointed Head of Engineering at Nebula
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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devops
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Nebula has appointed Shalini Kaushik as its new Head of Engineering, bringing nearly 20 years of expertise to enhance its software development and innovation.