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How Java will power secure, enterprise-scale AI by 2026
Supply Chain

How Java will power secure, enterprise-scale AI by 2026

By 2026, Java is tipped to be AI's production backbone, driving heavier compute, tighter security and runtime modernisation.

By Simon Ritter • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Percona spins out OpenEverest, launches Solanica arm
Virtualisation

Percona spins out OpenEverest, launches Solanica arm

Percona spins out its Everest platform as OpenEverest and forms Solanica to drive open governance and community-led database automation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Scrum.org launches self-paced Product Owner course
DevOps

Scrum.org launches self-paced Product Owner course

Scrum.org unveils a self-paced Product Owner fundamentals course, offering flexible preparation for the PSPO I certification online.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Sat, 10th Jan 2026
Semify buys Dragon Metrics to boost global AI SEO reach
Marketing Technologies

Semify buys Dragon Metrics to boost global AI SEO reach

US-based Semify has bought Hong Kong's Dragon Metrics to expand its global AI-led SEO and reporting services across non-Google markets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Recast names Jake Mosey chief product officer to boost Intune tools
Mobile Device Management

Recast names Jake Mosey chief product officer to boost Intune tools

Recast hires former Jamf leader Jake Mosey as chief product officer to steer Intune-focused tools via closer community-driven input.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Bizcap names Rebecca del Rio Deputy CEO for APAC
Data Analytics

Bizcap names Rebecca del Rio Deputy CEO for APAC

Bizcap appoints long-time executive Rebecca del Rio as Deputy CEO for APAC, expanding her leadership as the lender accelerates global growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
BlueCat predicts AI will reshape networks & security
Firewalls

BlueCat predicts AI will reshape networks & security

BlueCat leaders say AI, rising security threats and IT modernisation will force enterprises to rethink how they design and defend networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Minitap raises USD $4.1 million to speed up mobile app launches
DevOps

Minitap raises USD $4.1 million to speed up mobile app launches

AI startup Minitap has raised USD $4.1 million to speed up mobile app development, cutting feature launch times from six weeks to just days.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Ken Yagen joins CData as Chief Product Officer to drive AI growth
Digital Transformation

Ken Yagen joins CData as Chief Product Officer to drive AI growth

Ken Yagen joins CData as Chief Product Officer to lead product strategy and boost AI-native connectivity across enterprise business systems.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
AI-native legal practices: Why the future won't look like a law firm
Digital Transformation

AI-native legal practices: Why the future won't look like a law firm

AI-native legal firms will reshape law by building smart platforms from scratch, moving beyond traditional firms to deliver repeatable, data-driven solutions.

By Jamie Ng • 7 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
ManageEngine boosts CloudSpend with multi-portal tools for cost control
Hyperscale

ManageEngine boosts CloudSpend with multi-portal tools for cost control

ManageEngine enhances CloudSpend with multi-portal tools to help businesses and service providers control cloud costs across multiple clients and units efficiently.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Alteryx appoints Rajkumar Irudayaraj to drive global AI alliances
Data Analytics

Alteryx appoints Rajkumar Irudayaraj to drive global AI alliances

Alteryx appoints Rajkumar Irudayaraj as SVP to lead global AI and technology partnerships, enhancing its cloud and analytics ecosystem worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
SMACT Works demonstrates Oracle Cloud AI capabilities through product manager innovation
Data Analytics

SMACT Works demonstrates Oracle Cloud AI capabilities through product manager innovation

Dublin-based SMACT Works leverages Oracle Cloud AI to swiftly develop healthcare applications, showcasing accelerated innovation and enterprise-scale solutions.

By Prasad Malandkar • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Sama launches Bulk Annotation to boost AI labelling by 80%
Generative AI

Sama launches Bulk Annotation to boost AI labelling by 80%

Sama has launched Bulk Annotation, boosting AI labelling speed by 80% and cutting inconsistencies by 25% through collective data annotation.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
How context makes AI experiences users actually trust
Fintech

How context makes AI experiences users actually trust

Contextual AI enhances user trust by delivering timely, intuitive experiences that simplify tasks and support smarter decisions across sectors like recruitment and fintech.

By Hjörtur Hilmarsson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

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Stuff hiring founding engineer for AI-native news platform
DevOps

Stuff hiring founding engineer for AI-native news platform

Stuff is recruiting a founding Principal Engineer in Auckland to architect and build a greenfield AI-driven consumer news platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
How a 25-year-old in banking boosted salary to GBP £85,000
Product Management

How a 25-year-old in banking boosted salary to GBP £85,000

Amy Reynolds, 25, boosted her salary to GBP £85,000 by 23 through banking apprenticeships and strategic career planning without a traditional university route.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025