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GitHub launches HydraFusion preview for Copilot coding
DevOps

GitHub launches HydraFusion preview for Copilot coding

Developers can now let Copilot switch models mid-task as GitHub trials a system that cut benchmark costs by up to 67 per cent.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
SpaceXAI picks Fabric Group as first Australia partner
Digital Transformation

SpaceXAI picks Fabric Group as first Australia partner

The agreement will see Fabric train its engineers as Australia becomes a proving ground for SpaceXAI's push into enterprise software teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Aziro opens San Jose office to boost AI engineering
Storage

Aziro opens San Jose office to boost AI engineering

A new Silicon Valley base should help Aziro win US AI work faster by putting engineers closer to clients, partners and talent.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Embedded systems hit USD $585 billion as edge AI grows
Digital Transformation

Embedded systems hit USD $585 billion as edge AI grows

Embedded systems now make up nearly a third of the electronics market as edge AI shifts design priorities towards security and software.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
OpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra for paid ChatGPT users
Software-as-a-Service

OpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra for paid ChatGPT users

The rollout will reach paid ChatGPT tiers and developer channels after early testing showed faster task completion, stronger coding and tighter safeguards.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Tencent opens Hy4 preview in an open-source AI push
Data Analytics

Tencent opens Hy4 preview in an open-source AI push

Developers get a cheaper open-source rival as Tencent pushes Hy4 preview into tools for coding, finance and research.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Foresight invests in Distology in NorthEdge's ninth tech exit
Digital Transformation

Foresight invests in Distology in NorthEdge's ninth tech exit

Growth across Europe and a fresh acquisition drive are now on the table for Distology after Foresight backed the cybersecurity distributor's buyout.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Altimetrik wins AWS generative AI specialisation
Digital Transformation

Altimetrik wins AWS generative AI specialisation

Enterprises want production-grade AI with stronger governance, and AWS validation may help Altimetrik win more deployment work.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
SEON partners Exist Software Labs on fraud tools in Asia
Software-as-a-Service

SEON partners Exist Software Labs on fraud tools in Asia

The deal gives banks and fintechs in the Philippines and Southeast Asia wider access to fraud checks as online transactions surge.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Safe Software plans 60-plus hires as AI demand grows
Software-as-a-Service

Safe Software plans 60-plus hires as AI demand grows

The Surrey software group will push past 400 staff this year as it adds customer-facing roles to meet surging demand for AI-ready data.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Prevalent AI appoints new CTO after USD $22m raise
Cloud Security

Prevalent AI appoints new CTO after USD $22m raise

The USD $22 million backing is set to fund product expansion into financial crime and compliance as the London-based firm broadens beyond cybersecurity.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Westcon-Comstor signs Sonar deal across EMEA & APAC
Hybrid Cloud

Westcon-Comstor signs Sonar deal across EMEA & APAC

Partners across EMEA and APAC gain a route into AI coding and DevSecOps projects as SonarQube checks aim to cut security and governance risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Microsoft expands AI oversight in 2026 transparency report
Data governance

Microsoft expands AI oversight in 2026 transparency report

New controls and tests are being added as agentic AI systems spread, with Microsoft warning that risks now span tools, data and users.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

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Indian banks push AI in production, but security bites
Data Protection

Indian banks push AI in production, but security bites

Security and data privacy are slowing wider use, even as 70% of Indian banks and lenders run artificial intelligence in production.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
NHS England awards Netcompany £215m screening deal
Digital Transformation

NHS England awards Netcompany £215m screening deal

The deal will modernise seven national screening services for 15 million invitations a year, aiming to speed results and lift uptake.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Adactin buys Focus Dynamics Group in Microsoft push
Digital Transformation

Adactin buys Focus Dynamics Group in Microsoft push

The takeover gives Adactin a bigger Microsoft practice, wider southern state reach and 82 extra staff, while keeping clients on the same contacts.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Centeca appoints first Head of AI Strategy & Enablement
Software-as-a-Service

Centeca appoints first Head of AI Strategy & Enablement

The new post formalises Centeca's AI work as it expands generative tools across finance, retail and compliance, while keeping tighter control on risk.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Harness launches AI code review for software teams
Software-as-a-Service

Harness launches AI code review for software teams

Software teams using AI coding agents face faster pull request volumes, as Harness pairs a new repository with risk-based review tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week