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OpenID to launch digital ID conformance tests by 2026
Data Protection

OpenID to launch digital ID conformance tests by 2026

OpenID will launch global conformance tests for key digital ID standards from February 2026, supporting eIDAS 2.0 and other schemes.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Dec 2025
SLK named Major Contender for AI app transformation
DevOps

SLK named Major Contender for AI app transformation

SLK named Major Contender in Everest Group 2025 AI app transformation ranking as enterprises rush to modernise legacy tech for AI at scale.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Mon, 29th Dec 2025
Study finds AI-generated code far buggier than human work
DevOps

Study finds AI-generated code far buggier than human work

AI-written code introduces 1.7 times more bugs than human work, a CodeRabbit study warns, with security and performance flaws surging.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
How non-technical teams can learn to embrace AI
DevOps

How non-technical teams can learn to embrace AI

Non-technical teams can learn to embrace AI by champion-led experiments, simple tools and clear leadership to boost productivity safely.

By Caitlin Stephens • 6 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
TXP warns on low code, AI overload & supplier risk in 2026
DevOps

TXP warns on low code, AI overload & supplier risk in 2026

TXP warns 2026 will bring a low-code legacy crunch, AI-fuelled cognitive overload and tougher scrutiny of cybersecurity in supply chains.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Amazon unveils Nova 2 AI models & launches custom Forge tools
DevOps

Amazon unveils Nova 2 AI models & launches custom Forge tools

Amazon launches Nova 2 AI suite with four new models and introduces Nova Forge for firms to create custom AI solutions tailored to diverse industries and tasks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Minitap raises USD $4.1 million to speed up mobile app launches
DevOps

Minitap raises USD $4.1 million to speed up mobile app launches

AI startup Minitap has raised USD $4.1 million to speed up mobile app development, cutting feature launch times from six weeks to just days.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Endor Labs unveils AI SAST tool to cut false positives by 95%
DevOps

Endor Labs unveils AI SAST tool to cut false positives by 95%

Endor Labs launches AI-powered SAST tool that cuts false positives by 95%, improving code flaw detection and boosting developer efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Inflectra unveils Rapise 8.6 with embedded AI for secure testing
DevOps

Inflectra unveils Rapise 8.6 with embedded AI for secure testing

Inflectra launches Rapise 8.6 with embedded AI, enhancing secure, efficient test automation without reliance on external providers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Socket unveils beta Ruby analysis engine to cut false alerts
DevOps

Socket unveils beta Ruby analysis engine to cut false alerts

Socket launches a beta Ruby analysis engine to reduce false alerts by identifying truly exploitable vulnerabilities in Ruby applications.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
AWS launches Kiro AI coding assistant with new IDE, CLI tools
DevOps

AWS launches Kiro AI coding assistant with new IDE, CLI tools

AWS unveils Kiro AI coding assistant with a new IDE, CLI tools, and features to boost code quality and collaboration for developers and teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
GenAI adoption in quality engineering grows but scaling lags
DevOps

GenAI adoption in quality engineering grows but scaling lags

Nearly 90% of firms pilot generative AI in quality engineering, but only 15% achieve full enterprise-scale adoption, says new World Quality Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
AI-driven software delivery reshapes Agile practices worldwide
DevOps

AI-driven software delivery reshapes Agile practices worldwide

Digital.ai's 18th State of Agile Report reveals AI is now central to software delivery, driving a new era of autonomous Agile practices globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Software testing stories

From assistance to autonomy: Why AI now needs continuous quality intelligence
DevOps

From assistance to autonomy: Why AI now needs continuous quality intelligence

AI agents are now active participants in enterprise systems, requiring continuous quality intelligence to ensure safe, reliable autonomous behaviour over time.

By Andrew Power • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
How GenAI and Agentic AI are redefining application modernisation
DevOps

How GenAI and Agentic AI are redefining application modernisation

Generative and Agentic AI are revolutionising application modernisation, cutting costs and time by up to 60%, transforming legacy systems faster than ever before.

By Giuliano Altamura • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Solid Sands acquires Plum Hall suites to boost testing portfolio
DevOps

Solid Sands acquires Plum Hall suites to boost testing portfolio

Solid Sands has acquired Plum Hall's test suites to broaden its compiler testing offerings and enhance support amid evolving programming standards.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
What 2026 will demand from AI, CX, and payments, according to the people testing it
DevOps

What 2026 will demand from AI, CX, and payments, according to the people testing it

In 2026, firms must prioritise human-in-the-loop AI oversight, robust testing, and seamless payments to maintain trust and global customer satisfaction.

By Summer Weisberg • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
UK retailers face surge in untested code risks for Black Friday
DevOps

UK retailers face surge in untested code risks for Black Friday

UK retailers risk Black Friday outages as 40% deploy untested code, threatening sales and customer trust during peak online demand.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025