Global Stories

GitHub Copilot integrates Stack Overflow for AI assistance

Stack Overflow has unveiled a new GitHub Copilot Extension, enabling developers to ask questions directly within the AI tool, enhancing productivity.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024

Digital Transformation

Pegasystems launches Pega Infinity 24.2 with AI upgrades

Pegasystems has launched Pega Infinity 24.2, enhancing user productivity with generative AI and new features for improved workflows and customer engagement.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024

Software Development

GitHub unveils AI-native GitHub Spark for app creation

GitHub has launched GitHub Spark, an innovative tool that enables developers to create applications using natural language, aiming to support 1 billion developers.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024

EduTech

GitHub report: AI propels Python to top language slot

GitHub's latest Octoverse report reveals AI's transformative impact, with Python becoming the leading programming language and a 98% rise in generative AI projects.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024

Software Development

GitHub unveils multi-model AI features for Copilot

GitHub has unveiled multi-model support for Copilot, enabling developers to choose from models by Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024

Artificial Intelligence

GitHub unveils new AI-powered developer tools platform

GitHub has unveiled an enhanced developer platform powered by Copilot, featuring tools like GitHub Spark and multi-file editing to streamline workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024

Crypto

Lazarus APT group targets crypto investors with AI tactics

Kaspersky has uncovered a sophisticated campaign by the Lazarus group targeting cryptocurrency investors, employing social engineering and zero-day exploits.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024

Digital Transformation

CyberArk highlights new security threats at Impact World Tour

CyberArk's Brandon Traffanstedt has outlined evolving cybersecurity threats, notably AI-driven attacks and identity challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

IriusRisk unveils Jeff: AI tool for threat modelling images

IriusRisk has launched Jeff: AI Assistant, an innovative tool that generates threat models from images, aiming to streamline cybersecurity processes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024

Physical Security

Endor Labs launches AI model scoring system for security

Endor Labs launches Endor Scores for AI Models, enabling developers to evaluate the security and quality of open source AI models on Hugging Face.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024

Generative AI

Thoughtworks Technology Radar reveals AI & Rust trends

Thoughtworks has released its latest Technology Radar, highlighting trends in AI tools aimed at simplifying the use of large language models amid growing concerns.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024

Cybersecurity

Memory safety vulnerabilities continue to plague ICS: Here's what to do about it

Memory safety vulnerabilities are surging in industrial control systems, with over 3,000 reported in 2022, prompting urgent calls for enhanced security measures.

By Shane Fry • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024

Marketing Technologies

Yahoo expands identity solutions with new publisher tools

Yahoo has strengthened its Identity Solutions, now accessible through major publisher tools and Supply Side Platforms, enhancing audience monetisation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024

DevOps

Australian IT contractor rates shift, niche skills rise

A Hays report reveals a shift in Australian IT contractor rates, highlighting rising demand for niche skills like cybersecurity amidst declining generalist rates.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024

Marketing Technologies

Yahoo identity solutions expand access across key SSPs

Yahoo has expanded access to its Identity Solutions, enabling publishers to monetise audiences more effectively without reliance on third-party cookies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024

Application Security

Socket raises USD $40m to enhance open-source security

Socket has secured USD $40 million in Series B funding to reinforce its fight against software supply chain security threats, with total capital now at USD $65 million.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024

Application Security

Socket secures USD $40m series B to combat supply threats

Socket has completed a USD $40 million funding round, aiming to enhance security for open-source software amid rising supply chain attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024

Generative AI

UK developers slow to adopt AI tools says new survey

A new survey reveals that UK developers are slow to embrace AI tools, with 29% remaining indifferent and 10% unfavourable, trailing the global trends.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024

Unified Communications

OutSystems announces winners of 2024 Innovation Awards

OutSystems has announced the winners of its 2024 Innovation Awards and Build for the Future Hackathon, recognising leading advancements in low-code development.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Generative AI

DataStax enhances GitHub Copilot with new AI features

DataStax enhances its GitHub Copilot extension with new AI features, streamlining database creation and improving developer workflows in competitive environments.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024