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Curtis Walker appointed MD at Hybrid Anchor for growth
4 days ago
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software development
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developers
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expansion
Curtis Walker has been appointed Managing Director of Hybrid Anchor, marking a strategic move as the software developer aims for significant expansion in 2025.
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How AI and software development will continue to shape the developer community in 2025
4 days ago
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llms
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ai
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cybersecurity
In 2025, organisations must navigate the complexities of AI integration in software development, balancing innovation with security and skilled developer support.
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GitHub announces Copilot Free tier for VS Code users
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open source
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software development
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developers
GitHub has surpassed 150 million developers and launched a free tier for its Copilot in Visual Studio Code, empowering users with enhanced coding tools.
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LambdaTest raises $38 million to enhance QA platform
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
LambdaTest has raised $38 million in funding, led by Avataar Ventures, to enhance its AI-driven QA solutions amid growing demand in software testing.
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Majority of marketers dissatisfied with current CMS tools
Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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ecm
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martech
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partner programmes
Research by Storyblok reveals 93% of marketers and developers dissatisfied with their CMS, citing integration shortcomings and outdated content as key issues.
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Cloudsmith achieves full compliance with OCI v1.1 standard
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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risk & compliance
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open source
Cloudsmith has announced its compliance with the Open Container Initiative v1.1 standard, enhancing container image management and software supply chain relationships.
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AI integration in software raises architectural challenges
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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software development
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developers
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software engineering
As AI reshapes software development, industry leaders warn it may increase complexity and architectural challenges rather than solve them, urging teams to adapt.
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Security challenges of generative AI in software development
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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application security
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genai
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llms
A report by Legit Security reveals serious security concerns for developers using Generative AI, despite 96% deploying GenAI in application development.
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UKISUG launches S/4HANA Academy to combat SAP skill gap
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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edutech
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digital transformation
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developers
The UK & Ireland SAP User Group has launched its S/4HANA Academy to address the pressing skills shortage in SAP consulting, supporting businesses' transitions.
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GitHub Copilot boosts code quality for experienced devs
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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software development
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developers
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github
A study by GitHub's research team reveals that developers using GitHub Copilot produce code that is 56% more likely to pass unit tests and has greater readability.
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Mirantis unveils open-source Kubernetes Engine MKE 4
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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virtualisation
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open source
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cloud services
Mirantis has launched MKE 4, an open-source Kubernetes Engine, promising enhanced security and flexibility for over 300,000 production nodes.
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Obsidian plug-ins transform productivity with AI models
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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genai
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ai
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personal computing devices
A new exploration shows how developers can enhance productivity using Obsidian with RTX AI PCs, harnessing generative AI for streamlined workflows.
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LocalStack raises USD $25m to revolutionise cloud dev
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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virtualisation
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devops
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multi-cloud
LocalStack secures USD $25 million in Series A funding to enhance its platform, enabling developers to optimise their cloud computing environments.
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Exclusive: GitHub CPO on multi-model Copilot and new AI tools
Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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low-code
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genai
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data privacy
At GitHub Universe 2024, the platform unveiled a multi-model Copilot and GitHub Spark, aiming to empower 1 billion developers through AI tools.
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IriusRisk unveils Jeff: AI tool for threat modelling images
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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llms
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ai
IriusRisk has launched Jeff: AI Assistant, an innovative tool that generates threat models from images, aiming to streamline cybersecurity processes.
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Endor Labs launches AI model scoring system for security
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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physical security
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risk & compliance
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open source
Endor Labs launches Endor Scores for AI Models, enabling developers to evaluate the security and quality of open source AI models on Hugging Face.
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MongoDB launches version 8.0 with major performance boosts
Mon, 7th Oct 2024
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data protection
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hyperscale
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microsoft
MongoDB has unveiled the launch of MongoDB 8.0, boasting significant performance enhancements and optimised scalability aimed at modern application development.
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UK developers favour JavaScript, eager to learn Python in 2024
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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software development
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developers
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java
Stack Overflow's 2024 Developer Survey reveals JavaScript as the top language among UK developers, with Python leading future aspirations.
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David Phillips joins SmartBear as SVP to boost customer success
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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cx
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martech
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developers
SmartBear appoints David Phillips as SVP of Customer Retention and Technical Sales Engineering, leveraging his two decades of customer-focused experience from 3Play Media.
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CortexClick debuts AI platform for developer-focused content
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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saas
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martech
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software development
CortexClick unveils an AI-driven content generation platform tailored for developer tools, cloud, and enterprise SaaS firms, promising high-quality output at scale.