Development stories

As AI reshapes software development, industry leaders warn it may increase complexity and architectural challenges rather than solve them, urging teams to adapt.

DataStax is poised to unveil its cutting-edge AI technology at RAG++ Sydney, claiming to enhance RAG application development by 100 times.

Red Hat has unveiled significant updates to its Developer Hub, enhancing support for AI application development for over 20,000 developers since its 2024 launch.

In New Zealand, savvy business leaders are turning training budgets into powerful growth engines, transforming costs into catalysts for innovation.

Databricks has partnered with Amazon Web Services to boost custom AI model development using AWS Trainium chips, enhancing integration on AWS Marketplace.

Diamond Logistics has secured a GBP £1 million loan from Frontier Development Capital to enhance its national network and empower small businesses.

KPMG Australia has become the first firm globally to achieve certification for its AI management systems under the new BS ISO/IEC 42001 standard.

Medallia’s new partner programme and expanded Medallia XChange marketplace aim to empower ISVs and GSIs, fostering innovation and driving revenue growth through strategic collaborations.

ServiceNow partners with Republic Polytechnic to boost AI and cloud computing skills. Research predicts 361,000 new jobs by 2028, with 55,000 in tech roles.

F5 releases NGINX One software to enhance application security and delivery for diverse enterprise teams, integrating load balancing, security, and AI-driven insights.

Terry Dunlap joins NetRise as Senior VP of Corporate Strategy and Development, bringing valuable cybersecurity expertise to bolster innovation and growth.

Perforce’s inaugural Delphix 2024 report warns 54% of firms face data breaches in non-production environments, urging better data protection and compliance.

Australia's first State Government-funded satellite, Kanyini, has been successfully launched into orbit onboard SpaceX's Transporter-11 mission, marking a significant milestone for South Australia's space sector.

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.

Rippling unveils a custom course builder tool to elevate L&D for Australian businesses, aiming to streamline tailored training and boost productivity.

Octopus Energy adopts Storyblok CMS, slashing developer support requests by two-thirds and enabling website updates in five minutes, enhancing efficiency and collaboration across teams.

Progress launches MarkLogic FastTrack toolkit, boosting efficiency in developing data-driven apps with enhanced visual exploration of complex data.

Progress has launched MarkLogic FastTrack, a UI toolkit that claims to speed up data-driven app development by 90%, aiding firms in rapid data analysis and visualisation.

NVIDIA introduces AI Foundry with Llama 3.1 models and NIM microservices, aiming to boost generative AI capabilities for enterprises, with Accenture as the first adopter.

Secure Code Warrior has launched SCW Trust Agent, a new tool that assesses developer security skills for each code commit.