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The benefits (and risks) of using AI for code development
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It's important not to lose sight of the need to keep secure coding practices front and centre in software development - even when deploying AI tooling.
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Generative AI in Search expands to over 120 new countries with more language support
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Generative AI in Search now supports four additional languages and extends to over 120 new territories, enhancing search experiences.
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HCLTech graduates first digital apprentices in New Zealand, plans expansion
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data analytics
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cybersecurity
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nztech
HCLTech celebrates the graduation of its first group of digital apprentices in New Zealand and plans to expand the program.
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2023 State of AI Report, GPT-4 rise, safety concerns and future trends
Thu, 19th Oct 2023
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ai
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future
2023 State of AI Report details rise of GPT-4, safety debates and future of AI, sparking informed industry dialogue.
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Canberra students celebrate success in first Women in ICT programme
Wed, 18th Oct 2023
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microsoft
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cybersecurity
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coding
Canberra students impress in inaugural Women in ICT programme, with a celebratory event planned at Parliament House.
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Gartner recognises Antavo as a top loyalty programme vendor
Sun, 15th Oct 2023
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cx
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martech
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online
Antavo, the loyalty platform, has been recognised in the Gartner Market Guide for Loyalty programme Vendors for 2023.
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GitHub's Copilot Chat enhances code quality and efficiency
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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coding
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github
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developers
A recent study revealed that employing GitHub Copilot Chat helps improve code quality, boost developer confidence, and enhance productivity.
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Secure Code Warrior to host 3rd annual coding competition
Fri, 29th Sep 2023
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ai security
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competition
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coding
Secure Code Warrior, the global, developer-driven security leader, will host its third annual Devlympics secure coding competition.
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Red Hat introduces Ansible Lightspeed for AI-driven IT automation
Fri, 26th May 2023
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it automation
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open source
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ai
Red Hat has launched Ansible Lightspeed with IBM Watson Code Assistant, a generative AI service to drive automation adoption across organisations.
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monday.com to launch transformative AI capabilities in 2023
Fri, 21st Apr 2023
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paas
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ai
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smart assistant
The company is opening its platform for developers to build endless AI app capabilities and kicking off with launching initial apps via the monday AI Assistant.
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ChatGPT's AI revolution has enterprises rethinking their IT automation strategy
Fri, 3rd Mar 2023
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it automation
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ai
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developers
With Microsoft and Google officially in an AI arms race, many enterprise IT leaders are being forced to rethink their approaches to AI and automation.
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How to protect popular query language GraphQL APIs from exploits
Wed, 16th Nov 2022
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devops
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gartner
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A recent Gartner report shared that by 2025, more than 50% of enterprises will use GraphQL in production, up from less than 10% in 2021.
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GitHub Universe: company unveils new enterprise products
Thu, 10th Nov 2022
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app development
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open source
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GitHub has announced a range of new products designed to accelerate the company's push into major enterprises at its San Francisco event.
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Employers increasingly require at least basic coding skills
Mon, 11th Jul 2022
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
More than half (53%) of the employers surveyed cited the increasing number of tech-lite jobs that require basic coding skills.
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Employers look to hire inexperienced coders due to skills shortage
Thu, 23rd Jun 2022
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it training
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micro-credentials
Coding skills in high demand as employers struggle to find talent, with many open to hiring candidates with micro-credentials and certifications, says report.
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Secure Code Warrior adds new solution to Okta Integration Network
Wed, 8th Jun 2022
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developers
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okta
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coding
The company says the new technology enables a cohesive approach to secure coding, ensuring developers meet requirements before committing code.
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Why security must be a priority in the software development process
Tue, 7th Jun 2022
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it training
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cybersecurity
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application security
Developers prioritize new features over security, with just 14% considering it when coding, according to a report by Evans Data.
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84% of employers see coding as a key skill - report
Wed, 1st Jun 2022
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rpa
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coding
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research
84% of employers say the need for employees to have basic coding skills is growing, according to a report by NTUC LearningHub.
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Microsoft announces over 50 new products at Build 2022
Mon, 30th May 2022
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cloud services
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devsecops
Microsoft has revealed more than 50 new products and features at its flagship event for developers, Build, with this year’s focus being on AI.
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Microsoft previews Power Platform website design offering
Thu, 26th May 2022
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microsoft
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app development
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workflow automation
Microsoft has announced the preview of Power Pages, the fifth product in its Power Platform family, designed for low-code makers and professional developers.
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Gartner names Micro Focus as Magic Quadrant security leader
Wed, 27th Apr 2022
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cloud services
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devops
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devsecops
Micro Focus has been recognized as a leader for the ninth consecutive time in Gartner's 2022 Magic Quadrant for Application Security Testing (AST).
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update on Java from Oracle
Wed, 13th Apr 2022
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business
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oracle
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java
Today we are joined by Georges Saab, who is the VP of development for the Java Platform Group at Oracle, and chair of the OpenJDK Governing Board.
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Secure Code Warrior survey highlights attitudes towards coding security
Thu, 7th Apr 2022
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developers
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coding
According to a new survey from Secure Code Warrior, only 29% of developers believe that writing vulnerability-free code should be prioritised.
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Java's growth through Oracle provides coding for the future
Tue, 5th Apr 2022
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developers
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oracle
At some point in your life, it is likely that you would have heard of, utilised, or even worked with Java software in your day to day life.