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Applause names Salvi chief executive as AI push grows
Digital Transformation

Applause names Salvi chief executive as AI push grows

The software tester is expanding into agentic AI validation as Aatish Salvi takes over from Chris Malone and Tacita Morway becomes Chief Technology Officer.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Sber launches GigaChat 3.5 Ultra as open source AI
Digital Transformation

Sber launches GigaChat 3.5 Ultra as open source AI

Developers can now access a smaller Russian-made model aimed at coding and long-document analysis, as Sber opens GigaChat 3.5 Ultra free.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
HP expands OpenAI partnership to scale AI across business
DevOps

HP expands OpenAI partnership to scale AI across business

The rollout could speed up support, security fixes and software delivery across a business that channels more than 80% of sales through partners.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Google outlines runtime schema checks for AI agents
DevOps

Google outlines runtime schema checks for AI agents

The approach could cut token use and errors as developers build more complex multi-agent workflows with changing schemas.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Software Combined names first Chief Technology Officer
Digital Transformation

Software Combined names first Chief Technology Officer

The appointment gives the acquirer a central technology lead as it tries to speed AI adoption across 13 independently run software businesses.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Agentic AI creates enterprise challenge beyond LLM boom
Software-as-a-Service

Agentic AI creates enterprise challenge beyond LLM boom

Enterprises face rising costs and governance gaps as thousands of AI agents begin operating alongside staff across multiple systems.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • This month
DataArt joins Anthropic's Claude services partner network
Digital Transformation

DataArt joins Anthropic's Claude services partner network

Recognition could help DataArt win more enterprise AI work as clients demand proof that Claude deployments can deliver in live environments.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
AI-generated code is in production at 44.7% of firms
DevOps

AI-generated code is in production at 44.7% of firms

More than half of engineering teams are now using AI to write code, but weak oversight is leaving security, dependency and performance risks in production.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Dropbox launches three Claude integrations for work
Software-as-a-Service

Dropbox launches three Claude integrations for work

The integrations let teams pull Dropbox files into Anthropic's AI tools and save outputs back, reducing app-switching and lost context.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
AWS commits USD $1 billion to embedded AI engineers
Software-as-a-Service

AWS commits USD $1 billion to embedded AI engineers

The move targets firms struggling to shift AI pilots into live systems, with AWS embedding engineers to speed deployment and cut reliance on consultants.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Google launches remote MCP server for Gemini Enterprise
DevOps

Google launches remote MCP server for Gemini Enterprise

External coding tools can now reach Google Cloud models and notebooks via an open protocol, while IAM Deny policies keep access tightly governed.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month

Stories from Other Regions

Software engineering stories

Alberta uses Claude to scan 466 million lines of code
Data Protection

Alberta uses Claude to scan 466 million lines of code

The province found hidden security flaws in public sector systems in hours, a task officials say could have taken a manual review 6.5 years.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Kinetic IT launches AI engineering division with Sete
Digital Transformation

Kinetic IT launches AI engineering division with Sete

The move targets government and critical infrastructure clients seeking secure AI deployment inside complex operations rather than advisory support.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Safety isn't just a launch state, it's a discipline
Application Security

Safety isn't just a launch state, it's a discipline

AI wellbeing coaches face persistent probing, and the company says health tools must be monitored daily as attacks grow more sophisticated.

By Shane Morton • 5 min read • Last week
Urbsurf lifts bookings with redesigned online system
Software-as-a-Service

Urbsurf lifts bookings with redesigned online system

Higher conversion and fewer abandoned carts are boosting URBNSURF's online sales after a simpler booking flow cut checkout time by 31%.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
What happens when decades of domain infrastructure meet AI deployment tooling
Software-as-a-Service

What happens when decades of domain infrastructure meet AI deployment tooling

AI tools are letting small operators turn long-held domains into working products, shifting advantage towards those with real search history.

By Colin Hamilton • 5 min read • This month
Lucion launches legionella module for faster risk data
Software-as-a-Service

Lucion launches legionella module for faster risk data

Facilities teams can act sooner on legionella risks as assessment findings are made available before the full report is signed off.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Nvidia robotics engineer Singh touts open source stack
Edge Computing

Nvidia robotics engineer Singh touts open source stack

Open source access could help robotics developers keep Nvidia-based systems adaptable as standards shift and projects move towards deployment.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month