Global Stories

Study shows AI in software testing yet to boost efficiency

A study by Rainforest QA reveals 81% of developers use generative AI in testing, but productivity gains remain elusive amid traditional open-source challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024

Software Development

GitHub unveils multi-model AI features for Copilot

GitHub has unveiled multi-model support for Copilot, enabling developers to choose from models by Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024

Generative AI

Thoughtworks Technology Radar reveals AI & Rust trends

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

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024

Application Security

Socket secures USD $40m series B to combat supply threats

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

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024

DevOps

Leapwork report reveals flawed AI testing, highlights need for change

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

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024

EduTech

It's time to notice: The radical shift in service models driven by AI and GenAI

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

By Apoorv Iye • 7 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024

Digital Transformation

CI&T honoured in 2024 Gartner Peer Insights for software services

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024

AI Agents

Study finds employee use of GenAI apps poses privacy risks

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.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2024

Unified Communications

Generative AI to reshape 85% of software workforce by 2025

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

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Affinda raises USD $10 million to expand AI team & global reach

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024

Software engineering

Techwave recognised as 'major contender' in Everest Group's PEAK Matrix

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024

Customer Experience

Telstra & Cognizant form AI-focused strategic partnership

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

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Artificial Intelligence

UK STEM productivity hampered by limited AI tool access

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024

Data Analytics

Actica acquires Gemba Advantage to boost tech capabilities

Actica, supported by Sovereign Capital Partners, has acquired Gemba Advantage to strengthen its technology and cybersecurity capabilities for public sector clients.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024

Data Science

UC Online partners with IoD for new tech skill courses

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024

DevOps

Survey: only 16% find their software testing efficient

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

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024

Data Science

Institute of Data's training yields 96% tech employment rate

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.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2024

Data Analytics

ST Engineering begins SGD $120m data centre project in Singapore

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Waracle acquires Screenmedia to boost digital product development

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

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024

Unified Communications

Infosys & Telstra forge partnership to accelerate IT evolution

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

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024