IT Brief Asia - Technology news for CIOs & IT decision-makers

Web Development stories

Web Development is responsible for creating the millions of websites and webpages comprising the internet. These pages can be as simple as basic text, or as complex as web applications which are complete programs in their own right. Web developer skills include programming, as well as elements of design and content production. Web Development often involves integration with multiple data sources, other internal and external software systems, and knowledge of the workings of the internet.
Flux result bd3e8147 ef97 4c0e 93f7 61a350a5c49b

PHP firms face tougher hunt for skilled developers

2 days ago
#
virtualisation
#
devops
#
digital transformation
Perforce report says ageing PHP talent pool and rising stack complexity are making it harder for companies to hire and keep experienced developers.
Flux result ff16bb85 e64d 4702 adf6 d2b17a17a6a5

Retail websites worst for accessibility, report finds

Last week
#
cx
#
martech
#
risk & compliance
Shopping sites top accessibility failure list as WebAIM finds 71 errors per page and disabled users struggle to complete purchases.
Flux result f1e6205d c222 4d27 a7b4 3c2b195da15f

Cloudflare launches EmDash as WordPress alternative

This month
#
digital transformation
#
ecm
#
martech
Cloudflare unveils EmDash, an open-source CMS with plugin isolation, migration tools and pay-per-use monetisation for publishers and AI access.
Email attachment20260320 2254264 v64m7j

Google AI Studio gets full-stack coding agent Antigravity

Last month
#
martech
#
iam
#
erp
Google has launched Antigravity, a full-stack coding agent in AI Studio that turns text prompts into collaborative, production-ready web apps.
Haekal

Adapting to change: How SEO specialists can leverage Google's generative AI update

Last month
#
digital transformation
#
martech
#
genai
Google's generative AI update pushes SEO into a new era, forcing specialists to prioritise intent, E-E-A-T and NLP over rankings alone.
Dsc04440(2)

Good technology starts with listening to the users, according to UX/UI human-centred designer

Last month
#
data analytics
#
digital transformation
#
martech
A human-centred UX/UI designer says the most powerful tech solutions begin not with code or visuals, but with deep, disciplined listening.
Software engineer deploying web app to global cloud network

Cloudflare unveils vinext, a Vite-based Next.js rival

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
#
edge computing
#
martech
#
genai
Cloudflare launches vinext, a Vite-powered Next.js alternative promising faster builds, leaner bundles and one-command Workers deployment.
React foundation pedestal with apps and geometric tech icons vector

Meta donates React to new Linux Foundation-backed body

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
#
hyperscale
#
martech
#
open source
Meta hands React and React Native to a new Linux Foundation-backed React Foundation, promising neutral, community-led governance.
Modern web code editor on laptop paris cityscape minimalist desk

XAML.io adds NuGet & link sharing in 0.6 browser IDE

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
#
saas
#
martech
#
open source
XAML.io 0.6 brings in-browser NuGet packages and shareable project links, pushing its WebAssembly .NET IDE closer to a full project workspace.
Blog announcement   creators community launch

Cloudinary launches global Creators Community for devs

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
#
martech
#
open source
#
software development
Cloudinary launches a global Creators Community, offering free media-focused training, projects and certifications for developers worldwide.
Why more saas vendors are embedding data quality into their core platforms

Why more SaaS vendors are embedding data quality into their core platforms

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
#
crm
#
data protection
#
data analytics
SaaS vendors are baking real-time data quality checks into core products to cut waste, curb fraud, and turn cleaner data into trust.
Gpt codex

OpenAI launches GPT-5.3-Codex as faster coding agent

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
#
devops
#
data analytics
#
martech
OpenAI unveils GPT-5.3-Codex, a faster coding agent that extends Codex into a supervised, general computer-use and cybersecurity tool.
Ai marketing team tidy vs cluttered desk efficiency contrast scene

Agencies embrace AI to boost efficiency but fear 'slop'

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
#
digital transformation
#
martech
#
commerce systems
Agencies rush to adopt AI to boost efficiency and margins by 2026, yet many fear churning out low-quality 'slop' that could erode trust.
Umbraco launches compose to save developers time

Umbraco debuts Compose for GraphQL-first data integration

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
#
saas
#
digital transformation
#
ecm
Umbraco launches Compose, a GraphQL-first SaaS to standardise data flows across composable digital experience and eCommerce stacks.
Constellation star cloud server network web framework cdn logo

Cloudflare buys Astro framework, pledges open future

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
#
edge computing
#
martech
#
multi-cloud
Cloudflare snaps up the Astro web framework, vowing to keep it open source while tying it closer to its performance and developer platform.
Worried cto it team ai flowchart empty chairs unfilled roles office

Organisations face widening skills gap for AI roles

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
#
manufacturing
#
digital transformation
#
data science
Over half of firms cannot hire the data and AI talent they need, with mid-sized businesses and industrial sectors hit hardest, Emergn warns.
Ai online shopping discovery consumer laptop phone neural network

Yext predicts AI will redefine online discovery by 2026

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
#
digital transformation
#
cx
#
martech
Yext predicts AI will overhaul online discovery by 2026, as trust in AI search grows and brands race to be chosen by algorithms.
Ai human collaboration messy creative desk imperfect diy design

Canva backs 'Imperfect by Design' trend in 2026 report

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
#
martech
#
personalisation
#
cdp
Canva's 2026 trends report hails 'Imperfect by Design' as creators embrace lo-fi, DIY looks while keeping AI as an essential partner.
Software engineer connecting cloud dev platforms to domain dns globe

Name.com extends domain tools to Netlify, Vercel, more

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
#
devops
#
digital transformation
#
martech
Name.com expands its domain API into Bolt, Netlify, Replit and Vercel, letting developers register custom domains inside their tools.
Emmanuel tissera umbraco head of apac

Umbraco opens Melbourne office & appoints APAC head

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
#
saas
#
digital transformation
#
ecm
Umbraco opens Melbourne hub and names Emmanuel Tissera Head of APAC to drive expansion across Australia, New Zealand and Asia-Pacific.