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Sidetrade wins Hackett innovation award for AI overhaul
DevOps

Sidetrade wins Hackett innovation award for AI overhaul

The award reflects measurable gains from Sidetrade's AI-led redesign, which cut feature delivery from 60 days to three and slashed staffing needs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • 4 days ago
Scrum.org launches self-paced advanced Scrum Master course
eLearning

Scrum.org launches self-paced advanced Scrum Master course

Learners can now access an online route to Professional Scrum Master II preparation, with one certification attempt included on completion.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
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
GitLab 18.5 debuts AI agents & new UI for streamlined dev ops
DevOps

GitLab 18.5 debuts AI agents & new UI for streamlined dev ops

GitLab 18.5 launches AI agents and a new UI to enhance security, streamline workflows, and boost efficiency for software development teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Umbraco releases its third annual Impact Report for 2024
DevOps

Umbraco releases its third annual Impact Report for 2024

Umbraco marks 20 years of open-source CMS with its third annual Impact Report, showcasing community engagement and sustainability strides.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Regular rotation of pen test providers: advantages, disadvantages, alternatives
Data Protection

Regular rotation of pen test providers: advantages, disadvantages, alternatives

As cyber threats grow, firms must weigh the benefits and drawbacks of regularly rotating penetration test providers to enhance their defence strategies.

By Outpost24 • 8 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
Zoho introduces Projects Plus to enhance project management
Unified Communications

Zoho introduces Projects Plus to enhance project management

Zoho has launched Projects Plus, a new project management platform for medium and large organisations, integrating key apps to enhance collaboration and efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Appfire acquires Flow from Pluralsight to enhance portfolio
Software-as-a-Service

Appfire acquires Flow from Pluralsight to enhance portfolio

Appfire has acquired Flow, a prominent Software Engineering Intelligence platform, from Pluralsight, aiming to boost support for engineering teams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Perforce unveils AI Validation to enhance testing efficiency
DevOps

Perforce unveils AI Validation to enhance testing efficiency

Perforce Software has unveiled AI Validation, a new feature in its Perfecto platform that revolutionises web and mobile application testing, boosting efficiency and reducing costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025

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Superson appoints Max Hurford as Head of Operations
Digital Transformation

Superson appoints Max Hurford as Head of Operations

He will oversee systems linking the consultancy's Amsterdam, Helsinki and Singapore offices as it scales AI-assisted project delivery.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Adaptability in tech consulting: Navigating and shaping the modern digital landscape
DevOps

Adaptability in tech consulting: Navigating and shaping the modern digital landscape

Adaptability is reshaping tech consulting, as diverse, risk-driven teams ditch rigid methods to steer complex digital transformations.

By Mathilde Vachon • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
How hidden risks in 'Watermelon Programmes' waste millions in effort
DevOps

How hidden risks in 'Watermelon Programmes' waste millions in effort

Transformation programmes labelled as 'Watermelon Programmes' mask serious risks, wasting millions due to a culture that hides problems behind positive status reports.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
EFA disputes privacy claims from Australian age tech trial findings
DevOps

EFA disputes privacy claims from Australian age tech trial findings

Electronic Frontiers Australia disputes government claims that age assurance tech is private and robust, citing flawed methodology and privacy risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
HubSpot on navigating exponential change in the age of AI
DevOps

HubSpot on navigating exponential change in the age of AI

At HubSpot's GROW ANZ event, VP Scott Brinker urged marketers to harness AI and agility to stay ahead amidst a surge to 15,000 marketing tech solutions by 2025.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Exclusive: Temus discusses how low code is key to digital transformation
DevOps

Exclusive: Temus discusses how low code is key to digital transformation

Temus credits low code development for fast, adaptable digital transformation in Singapore, powering advanced apps with AI integration and strong talent training.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Abitha Arunachalam named AI test lead at Avocado Consulting
DevOps

Abitha Arunachalam named AI test lead at Avocado Consulting

Avocado Consulting appoints AI expert Abitha Arunachalam as Test Automation Practice Lead to enhance AI-driven software testing across Australia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 5th May 2025
Emergn expands Praxis platform for product management
DevOps

Emergn expands Praxis platform for product management

Emergn has expanded its Praxis platform to enhance product management training, aiming to support organisations in adopting a product-centric approach.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025