App development stories
Mobile app development is the process by which software developers create small applications for use
on smartphones and related devices. The field is specialised as the devices run specific operating
systems (generally but not solely limited to Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS), with a wide variety of
underlying hardware (processors and memory) and display variations. New Zealand is home to an active
App Development community.
GitHub reveals Australian developer trends, impact of ChatGPT
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GitHub's updated Innovation Graph for Q1 2024 reveals over 1.57 million Australian developers on the platform, highlighting ChatGPT's role in boosting efficiency.
Huma raises USD $80 million to launch AI-powered health platform
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Huma secures Series D funding of USD $80 million, bolstering its total to over USD $300 million. The funds will advance its new AI-powered Huma Cloud Platform, aimed at revolutionising digital health solutions.
UK tech executives confident in AI skills but ROI concerns persist
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A new AI survey reveals 85% of UK tech leaders hail their AI skills but face budget, talent, and complexity barriers, with mixed ROI views.
SmartBear introduces Zephyr Scale with no-code automation
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SmartBear launches Zephyr Scale with no-code test automation via HaloAI on Atlassian Marketplace, promising to revolutionise software testing efficiency.
Red Hat report reveals major security concerns with Kubernetes
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Red Hat's latest State of Kubernetes Report reveals 46% of organisations suffered revenue or customer losses due to Kubernetes security incidents last year.
Cybercriminals exploit ChatGPT for near-perfect phishing emails
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ReliaQuest's latest report reveals cybercriminals are exploiting ChatGPT and other AI tools to create near-perfect phishing emails, achieving a 2.8% success rate.
Celonis & Emporix partner on AI-powered optimisation engine
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Celonis and Emporix unveil the AI-driven Emporix Orchestration Engine, promising real-time, end-to-end process optimisation with Celonis' Process Intelligence.
OpenUK reveals manifesto to bolster UK's open technology sector
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OpenUK's Open Manifesto urges the UK government to boost open technology through skill development, public sector integration, and AI transparency.
FinOps: Balancing financial responsibility & technical innovation
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FinOps is revolutionising how companies manage cloud costs and developer productivity, bridging financial responsibility with tech innovation to boost ROI.
MoEngage partnership boosts NOVA app activity & listener time
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MoEngage's partnership with NOVA Entertainment has boosted mobile app activity by 17% and in-app listening by 5%, enhancing user engagement through AI and analytics.
David Galloreese joins Datadog as new Chief People Officer
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David Galloreese, with over 15 years of HR expertise, joins Datadog as Chief People Officer, aiming to drive growth and strengthen the company's talent acquisition and development efforts.
HAProxy Technologies named leader 18 times in the G2 Summer 2024
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HAProxy Technologies acclaimed leader in 18 categories in G2 Summer 2024 Grid Reports, highlighting advancements in load balancing, security, and automation.
Creatio secures USD $200 million to reach unicorn status
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Creatio secures USD $200 million in funding, reaching a USD $1.2 billion valuation. Led by Sapphire Ventures, this investment will bolster global expansion and AI innovation.
Exclusive: DataStax thrives with AI-driven customer success
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DataStax's Warren Schilpzand has discussed leveraging AI for customer success, highlighting projects with Priceline, Macquarie Bank, and APAC market growth.
Aqua Security finds critical data exposures in SCM systems
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Aqua Security has uncovered that sensitive data like credentials and API tokens can persist even after removal from Git-based SCM systems, exposing companies like Cisco and Mozilla.
OutSystems Developer Cloud earns SOC 2 attestation for security
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OutSystems secures SOC 2 attestation for its Developer Cloud, ensuring heightened security for mission-critical applications across highly regulated industries.
Zellis launches HCM AIR with AI real-time payroll features
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Zellis launches HCM AIR, integrating AI and real-time payroll to transform HR and payroll services in the UK and Ireland.
Broadcom updates VMware Cloud Foundation with new key features
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Broadcom boosts its VMware Cloud Foundation with key updates, enhancing modernisation, developer productivity, and security while minimising costs.
GitLab report: Australia leads in AI but faces security fears
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GitLab's latest Global DevSecOps Report reveals that Australia leads in AI use in software development, but faces challenges in security and productivity measurement.
Blackmagic brings digital film prowess to Samsung & Google phones
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Blackmagic Design’s new app brings its digital film prowess to Android, offering Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel users advanced video features and seamless cloud collaboration.