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AI code is creating security bottlenecks for Australia businesses

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software testing
AI coding tools are speeding software delivery for Australian firms but overwhelming security teams and exposing unprecedented risks.
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CodeRabbit unveils Issue Planner to sharpen AI briefs

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software testing
CodeRabbit launches Issue Planner beta, embedding AI prompt planning into Jira, Linear, GitHub and GitLab to cut failures from unclear briefs.
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Sparq unveils Intelligence Studio to embed AI in ops

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software testing
Sparq launches Intelligence Studio to plug AI directly into enterprise workflows, promising governed, auditable decisions at scale.
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Adactin joins national register for AI service providers

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software testing
Adactin has been added to Australia’s national AI Directory, linking its cloud and AI services with organisations seeking local expertise.
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Constructive unveils secure-by-default Postgres platform

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software testing
Constructive launches secure-by-default Postgres platform to hardwire Row-Level Security and permissions into databases from creation.
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OpenAI launches GPT-5.3-Codex as faster coding agent

This month
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software testing
OpenAI unveils GPT-5.3-Codex, a faster coding agent that extends Codex into a supervised, general computer-use and cybersecurity tool.
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Qodo 2.0 debuts multi-agent AI code review upgrade

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software testing
Qodo 2.0 launches multi-agent AI code review to boost trust in autogenerated code, claiming 11% better detection of critical issues.
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United Rentals rolls out AI data agent with Snowflake

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software testing
United Rentals deploys a Snowflake-powered AI data agent to let frontline staff query governed financial and operational metrics in plain English.
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Apple brings agentic coding to Xcode with Claude, Codex

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software testing
Apple adds agentic coding to Xcode 26.3, integrating Claude and Codex so AI agents can autonomously build and refine entire apps.
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Thoughtworks retreat explores AI’s Agile software future

This month
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software testing
Thoughtworks marks Agile Manifesto’s 25th anniversary with an AI-focused retreat rethinking how software is built, governed and delivered.
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Aspire Systems buys Assurity in AI testing expansion

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software testing
Aspire Systems acquires New Zealand-founded Assurity, creating a 900-strong quality engineering group to boost AI-driven software testing.
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Salesforce disputes reports it cut 4,000 roles over AI

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software testing
Salesforce denies axing 4,000 jobs for AI as critics question Agentforce reliability and the need for hard-coded fallbacks in workflows.
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OpenAI Codex app rollout includes Australian education pilot

This month
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software testing
OpenAI has launched its Codex app for agent-based software development, with an Australian education provider integrating the tool into IT degrees.
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Veracode boosts package firewall to block malicious code

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software testing
Veracode upgrades its Package Firewall and testing tools to block malicious software packages before they enter development pipelines.
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Tricentis hires new leaders to drive AI powered growth

Last month
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software testing
Tricentis hires two senior leaders to accelerate AI-led growth after hitting USD $400 million ARR and securing USD $1.33 billion backing.
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Digital.ai expands automated testing to Android Auto

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software testing
Digital.ai adds automated testing for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, helping automakers validate in-car apps at scale without real vehicles.
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Testlio unveils LeoInsights to turn QA data into strategy

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software testing
Testlio launches LeoInsights AI to turn fragmented QA metrics into executive-ready insights on risk, release velocity and testing investment.
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Coding jobs squeezed as AI reshapes developer roles

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software testing
AI is shrinking routine coding vacancies but boosting demand for developers who can design systems, integrate tools and think strategically.
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Altimetrik named major contender in Everest Group QE assessment

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software testing
Altimetrik has been named a major contender in Everest Group’s latest PEAK Matrix for enterprise quality engineering services.
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WaveMaker predicts AI shift in code, UIs & agents by 2026

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software testing
WaveMaker predicts by 2026 AI will speed prototyping but boost demand for senior oversight, personalised UIs and specialised software agents.