Software engineering stories - Page 1
GitHub announces Copilot Free tier for VS Code users
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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.
AWS enhances Amazon Q Developer with AI-driven features
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uc
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genai
Amazon Web Services unveils AI-driven enhancements to Amazon Q Developer, streamlining software development and boosting efficiency by up to 80%.
Neat appoints Tormod Ree as new Chief Product Officer
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smartphones
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partner programmes
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motorola
Neat has appointed Tormod Ree as Chief Product & Engineering Officer to drive innovation amid a 30% sales surge and global expansion plans.
GitLab & AWS launch AI-based software development platform
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application security
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GitLab and AWS have launched GitLab Duo with Amazon Q, an AI-driven tool designed to streamline software development and enhance security for organisations.
V2 Digital strengthens team with two key appointments
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ai
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microsoft
V2 Digital has expanded its team to over 60 employees across Australia with two senior appointments, enhancing its focus on AI-driven growth.
Ashley Puls promoted to Chief Architect at New Relic
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software engineering
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nvidia
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leadership
New Relic has promoted Ashley Puls to Chief Architect, tasked with enhancing the reliability of its Intelligent Observability Platform as it drives innovation.
CrowdStrike outage prompts surge in software investment
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Adaptavist's research reveals a significant shift in software development practices post-CrowdStrike outage, with 86% of firms boosting budgets and hiring.
UK AI course enrolments soar 453% in only five years
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edutech
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ai
A study by Currys reveals a staggering 453% rise in AI course enrolments at UK universities over five years, reflecting global AI's growing impact.
AI integration in software raises architectural challenges
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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.
Study shows AI in software testing yet to boost efficiency
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devops
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apm
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genai
A study by Rainforest QA reveals 81% of developers use generative AI in testing, but productivity gains remain elusive amid traditional open-source challenges.
UK STEM productivity hampered by limited AI tool access
Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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ai
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software development
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productivity
A study reveals the UK’s STEM workforce is losing GBP £64 billion annually due to limited access to advanced AI tools, impacting productivity significantly.
GitHub unveils multi-model AI features for Copilot
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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software development
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google
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software engineering
GitHub has unveiled multi-model support for Copilot, enabling developers to choose from models by Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI.
Actica acquires Gemba Advantage to boost tech capabilities
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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data analytics
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cybersecurity
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software development
Actica, supported by Sovereign Capital Partners, has acquired Gemba Advantage to strengthen its technology and cybersecurity capabilities for public sector clients.
Thoughtworks Technology Radar reveals AI & Rust trends
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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genai
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llms
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ai
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 secures USD $40m series B to combat supply threats
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
Socket has completed a USD $40 million funding round, aiming to enhance security for open-source software amid rising supply chain attacks.
UC Online partners with IoD for new tech skill courses
Mon, 14th Oct 2024
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data science
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ai
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university of canterbury
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.
Survey: only 16% find their software testing efficient
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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devops
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cx
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martech
Only 16% of organisations find their software testing effective amidst AI integration, revealing significant challenges and a need for better test practices.
Leapwork report reveals flawed AI testing, highlights need for change
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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devops
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apm
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software development
A Leapwork survey reveals only 16% of firms find their software testing efficient, despite 85% having integrated AI, uncovering widespread performance issues.
It’s time to notice: The radical shift in service models driven by AI and GenAI
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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edutech
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hyperscale
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blockchain
Generative AI is revolutionising service models, driving innovation and efficiency. Key players like HCLTech leverage AI for transformative impacts across sectors.
Institute of Data's training yields 96% tech employment rate
Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
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data science
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ai
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cybersecurity
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.