Tech debt Stories

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Tech debt stories

Preparing your data infrastructure for year-end demands

Year-end reporting and AI growth are exposing costly data sprawl, as many firms struggle to safely retire legacy systems without disruption.

By Mark Christie • 5 min read • This month

DevOps

How integrations can drive SaaS growth

SaaS firms turning integrations from cost burdens into growth drivers see faster sales, larger contracts, and stronger customer loyalty through seamless connectivity.

By Tanner Burson • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Tech debt stories

DevOps

The hidden cost of technical debt in the race to modernise Java applications

Hidden complexity is slowing Asia Pacific firms' AI and cloud upgrades, as ageing Java estates become harder to maintain and secure.

By Dean Vaughan • 3 min read • Last month

DevOps

Google unveils YouTube AI prototype stack to cut risk

By isolating early tests from its core systems, the video platform hopes to turn brittle AI ideas into user research in weeks rather than months.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026

DevOps

AI coding tools may raise enterprise software risk

Weaker oversight could turn AI-generated code into a costly drag, with security flaws and technical debt rising in enterprise projects.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026

DevOps

AI coding tools raise debt & security risks, SIG warns

Enterprise teams using AI coding tools may face higher technical debt, security gaps and costs, according to new SIG research.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026

DevOps

Flux raises USD $5 million to track AI code output

The new capital will help the Boston startup expand sales and engineering as firms seek clearer oversight of AI-assisted coding and software risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 13th Jun 2026

Private Cloud

Acceldata launches AI platform for hybrid data estates

Hybrid data setups are forcing firms to juggle governance, costs and AI access across multiple platforms, Acceldata's survey found.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026

Manufacturing

Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks

Enterprises are under pressure to prove AI returns as Google pushes reusable, sector-specific playbooks into production across 19 industries.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

DevOps

AI coding boom deepens cognitive debt, says Thoughtworks

Rising use of AI assistants is making software harder to understand, prompting teams to revive stricter testing, controls and oversight.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026

Hybrid Cloud

Rimini Street: SaaS-pocalypse spells opportunity to escape AI lock-in

Rimini Street hails a looming “SaaS‑pocalypse”, pitching its Smart Path as an AI-era escape route from costly cloud and platform lock-in.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Hyper-automation is here: how Australian subscription brands stay ahead

Australian subscription brands are turning to hyper-automation to replace clunky billing, scale complex pricing and stay ahead of rivals.

By Tarik Faouzi • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026

Digital Transformation

AI sprawl to create waste as firms chase tools, not trust

Uncoordinated AI rollouts risk creating costly “AI sprawl” and waste by 2026, with Nintex warning trust and governance are lagging.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026

Digital Transformation

Forrester: AI spending slows as tech leaders face scrutiny in 2026

Forrester forecasts a slowdown in AI spending for 2026 as firms prioritise governance and risk amid increased scrutiny from CFOs and tech leaders.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Tech debt stories

Digital Transformation

UK firms face GBP £525m revenue risk from old content

Outdated web pages and poor product data could erode customer trust and leave large UK businesses exposed to GBP £525 million in lost revenue.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Technology debt is a balance sheet problem

Hidden legacy systems are draining budgets through maintenance, manual workarounds and cyber risk, turning deferral into an expensive future liability.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2026