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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.
WaveMaker women urge shared support to 'Give to Gain'
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hybrid & remote work
WaveMaker women leaders call for shared support at home and work, saying inclusive cultures help teams 'Give to Gain' and drive innovation.
OutSystems Elevate revamps global partner rewards model
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partner programmes
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OutSystems launches Elevate partner programme, tying rewards to AI skills, customer outcomes and market impact via a new Earned Level model.
AI drives Java growth as firms flee Oracle licensing
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Survey of 2,000 professionals shows rising Java use in AI and growing migration from Oracle over pricing concerns.
OutSystems unveils Elevate partner scheme for AI era
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OutSystems debuts Elevate partner scheme, tying rewards to AI credentials, delivery outcomes and customer satisfaction metrics.
Cloudinary launches global Creators Community for devs
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software development
Cloudinary launches a global Creators Community, offering free media-focused training, projects and certifications for developers worldwide.
Snowflake expands Cortex Code CLI with dbt, Airflow
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data analytics
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Snowflake adds dbt and Apache Airflow support to Cortex Code CLI and unveils its first standalone subscription for non-Snowflake users.
Google rolls out Gemini 3.1 Pro for complex reasoning
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data analytics
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Google has begun rolling out Gemini 3.1 Pro, a more advanced AI model for complex reasoning, to developers, enterprises and consumers.
WaveMaker unveils agentic AI platform for app teams
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supply chain
WaveMaker launches an agentic AI app platform letting teams turn Figma designs and prompts into governed, production-ready code at scale.
ExtraHop boosts agentic SOC with richer network insight
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hybrid cloud
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pam
ExtraHop sharpens its network detection tools with deeper identity and Kubernetes insight to power more reliable agentic SOC automation.
Apple opens 2026 Swift Student Challenge to global coders
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software development
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Apple has opened submissions for the 2026 Swift Student Challenge, inviting student developers worldwide to submit Swift app playgrounds by 28 February.
Java use surges in AI as Oracle pricing drives shift
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digital transformation
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Java's role in AI is surging as 62% of firms build AI in Java, while Oracle's pricing push drives mass migration to OpenJDK.
Aerospike embeds default data masking in Database 8
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data protection
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application security
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partner programmes
Aerospike Database 8 now embeds default dynamic data masking, tightening PII protection while easing compliance and operational overhead.
CelcomDigi & Firebase launch telco-based verification
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mdm
CelcomDigi, Firebase and Telenor Linx launch network-based phone verification in Malaysia to replace vulnerable SMS one-time passwords.
Apple brings agentic coding to Xcode with Claude, Codex
Last month
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Apple adds agentic coding to Xcode 26.3, integrating Claude and Codex so AI agents can autonomously build and refine entire apps.
Snowflake unveils Cortex Code AI agent for developers
Last month
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data analytics
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fintech
Snowflake launches Cortex Code, an AI coding agent that embeds Snowflake-aware assistance into developers' everyday tools and workflows.
ServiceNow deepens Anthropic tie & wins airline deal
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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ServiceNow makes Anthropic's Claude its default AI for app building and wins a major Panasonic Avionics deal spanning 300+ airlines.
ServiceNow deepens Claude AI integration across work
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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ServiceNow makes Anthropic's Claude its default AI across Build Agent and workflows, promising faster app development and industry-specific gains.
Apadmi targets 20 percent FY26 growth with new hires
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Apadmi eyes 20% FY26 growth after posting GBP £30 million revenue, fuelled by fresh client wins and senior hires in Amsterdam and marketing.
Emergent raises USD $70m to fuel AI software surge
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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AI platform Emergent raises USD $70m Series B from Khosla Ventures and SoftBank to speed global software creation for non-coders.
Emergent raises USD $70m to fuel European AI growth
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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AI app builder Emergent raises USD $70m Series B to deepen European push, add London offices and hiring as revenue soars to USD $50m ARR.