Software engineering stories - Page 5

Thoughtworks has released its latest Technology Radar, highlighting trends in AI tools aimed at simplifying the use of large language models amid growing concerns.

Socket has completed a USD $40 million funding round, aiming to enhance security for open-source software amid rising supply chain attacks.

The University of Canterbury's UC Online has partnered with the Institute of Data to launch three industry-focused courses addressing New Zealand's tech skills gap.

Only 16% of organisations find their software testing effective amidst AI integration, revealing significant challenges and a need for better test practices.

A Leapwork survey reveals only 16% of firms find their software testing efficient, despite 85% having integrated AI, uncovering widespread performance issues.

Generative AI is revolutionising service models, driving innovation and efficiency. Key players like HCLTech leverage AI for transformative impacts across sectors.

The Institute of Data's intensive programme has placed 96% of its graduates in tech roles, aiming to boost New Zealand's tech growth amidst economic challenges.

CI&T has been lauded in the 2024 Gartner Peer Insights Voice of the Customer for Custom Software Development Services, achieving a 4.8/5 rating and 100% recommendation rate.

Employees' widespread use of GenAI apps poses privacy risks as 30.8% of these tools train on customer data, a new study by Harmonic Security reveals.

A new report from Capgemini reveals that generative AI is set to reshape 85% of the software workforce by 2025, enhancing efficiency and innovation.

ST Engineering has initiated a SGD $120 million project to build its fourth data centre in Singapore, enhancing IT capacity to over 30MW by 2026.

Scottish tech firm Waracle has acquired Glasgow's Screenmedia, boosting its digital product development team to over 200 as it eyes AI-enhanced growth.

Affinda Group secures USD $10 million in latest funding round, raising total to USD $22.9 million over 18 months, and now valued at USD $120 million.

Infosys partners with Telstra to accelerate IT transformation, leveraging AI suite Infosys Topaz and cloud suite Infosys Cobalt for enhanced customer experience.

Everest Group recognises Techwave as a 'major contender' on their SAP Business Application Services PEAK Matrix 2024 for its customer-focused services in Mid-Market Enterprises.

Telstra and Cognizant form five-year strategic partnership to use artificial intelligence for innovation, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency.

Jeremy Ung joins digital finance transformation leader, BlackLine, Inc. as CTO, leveraging over two decades of software engineering expertise to guide their cloud platform's tech direction.

Universal Robots joins MathWorks Connections Program, a strategic collaboration set to enable engineers design, test, simulate, and launch advanced cobot applications using advanced mathematical computing software.

Laura Thomson, Senior Vice President of Engineering at Fastly, shares her experiences breaking down barriers to promote diversity and inclusion in the sector.

Celebrating International Women's Day 2024, we reflect on the strides towards gender equality in the open-source software community, with focus on empowering women developers.