Report: Security is no longer the top challenge in cloud native environments

Security used to be the biggest challenge companies implementing cloud native technologies faced, but according to a new report from the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), that is no longer the case. The CNCF’s 2024 Cloud Native Survey, which surveyed 750 members of the CNCF community, revealed that cultural changes are now the top challenge, …

Report shows overinflated opinion of infrastructure automation excellence

Many infrastructure technology teams believe they have mastered infrastructure automation, but the data tells a different story. We commissioned a survey to explore the state of infrastructure automation, and this research uncovered a stark gap between perception and reality. While 45% of organizations believe they have achieved a high level of infrastructure automation, only 14% …

March 2025: All AI updates from the past month

Software companies are constantly trying to add more and more AI features to their platforms, and AI companies are constantly releasing new models and features.  Here are all the major AI updates we covered in the month of March. Google releases reasoning model Gemini 2.5, its “most intelligent AI model” yet Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking …

Mar 28, 2025: AI updates from the past week — Gemini 2.5, OpenAI 4o image generation, new reasoning agents from Microsoft, and more

Software companies are constantly trying to add more and more AI features to their platforms, and AI companies are constantly releasing new models and features. It can be hard to keep up with it all, so we’ve written this roundup to share several notable updates around AI that software developers should know about.  Google releases …

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Akamai launches new platform for AI inference at the edge

Akamai has announced the launch of Akamai Cloud Inference, a new solution that provides tools for developers to build and run AI applications at the edge. According to Akamai, bringing data workloads closer to end users with this tool can result in 3x better throughput and reduce latency up to 2.5x. “Training an LLM is …

Android team unveils upcoming enhancements to make Google Play safer

The Android development team is announcing several upcoming updates that will make it easier for app developers to secure their applications. According to the team, security is a priority, and over the last few years it has made several improvements to how security and privacy are managed in Google Play, and recent updates over the …

Spark your digital transformation with AI and VSM

Spark. It’s what many organizations are finding that AI can do for their digital transformation efforts. It’s also the theme of the 2025 Broadcom Value Stream Summit, at which the company will present its strategies and tooling for delivery customer value and service.  The last major push for digital transformation was fueled by the COVID-19 …

Google releases reasoning model Gemini 2.5, its “most intelligent AI model” yet

Google has announced the release of Gemini 2.5, which is a new reasoning model that the company claims is its “most intelligent AI model” yet. “Gemini 2.5 models are thinking models, capable of reasoning through their thoughts before responding, resulting in enhanced performance and improved accuracy. In the field of AI, a system’s capacity for …

Instabug launches new observability features to connect business outcomes with app performance, user experience

The mobile observability company Instabug has announced new features that will help developers better monitor the user experience of their applications. The new features released today include: Frustration-Free Sessions, consolidating multiple frustration signals, like crashes, slow launches, and network failures, into a single metric to give development teams a clear way to measure and improve …

BrowserStack adds Private Devices offering to enabling testing across variety of secured devices

The testing company BrowserStack has announced a new offering to help organizations get access to different devices to test their applications on. The new offering, Private Devices, provides access to real devices that are secured in data centers, which enables organizations to test on those devices without needing to compromise on security or performance. “With …

Kagent: Bringing agentic AI to cloud native

Oh no! Your application is unreachable, buried under multiple connection hops. How do you pinpoint the broken link? How do you generate an alert or bug report from Prometheus when certain conditions are met?  You need to roll out a new version of your application. How do you execute a progressive rollout using Argo Rollouts? …

Mar 21, 2025: AI updates from the past week — Anthropic web search, Gemini Canvas, new OpenAI audio models, and more

Software companies are constantly trying to add more and more AI features to their platforms, and AI companies are constantly releasing new models and features. It can be hard to keep up with it all, so we’ve written this roundup to share eight notable updates around AI that software developers should know about.  Anthropic’s Claude …

How emerging regulations in financial services impact mobile app security

The financial services landscape in the EU is evolving rapidly, with new regulations introducing stricter compliance requirements for mobile apps handling payments, crypto-assets, and digital financial services. For financial service providers operating in or expanding to the EU, understanding these regulations is essential. Compliance is now directly tied to mobile app security, and failing to …

Anthropic’s Claude can now search the web when generating responses

Anthropic has announced that Claude can now search the Internet, allowing it to generate more up-to-date and relevant responses. For instance, a developer who is getting an error updating a dependency in TypeScript 5.5 could ask Claude if there were any breaking changes between version 5.4 and 5.5 and also ask for recommended fixes. Claude …

O11y like a B.O.S.S – The modern observability stack

When we talk about the pillars of observability, the conversation usually revolves around M.E.L.T—Metrics, Events, Logs, and Traces. But while this defines what our observability stack does, it overlooks a crucial question: how does it work? The “how” matters because observability isn’t just a toolset—it’s a journey. The way we approach it will shape our …

OpenSilver extends support for mobile app development in latest release

A new version of OpenSilver, an open source UI framework for building .NET applications in C# and XAML, has just been released. OpenSilver 3.2 integrates .NET MAUI Hybrid, which will enable Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF)-compatible apps to be made for mobile and web from a single codebase. According to the company, the benefits of this …

Google launches Canvas to enable easier collaboration with Gemini

Google is making it easier for developers to collaborate with Gemini with the launch of Canvas, an interactive space to create and refine code.  Canvas could be used to build reports, blog posts, study guides, visual timelines, interactive prototypes, code snippets, and more.  The new tool makes it easier for users to refine their work, …

Java 24 is now available with release of Stream Gatherers, Class-File APIs

Oracle has announced the release of Java 24, which adds several new features to the language, such as the availability of the Stream Gatherers API and Class-File API, and new features designed for AI inference and quantum security. “Over the past 30 years, Java has provided developers with a comprehensive platform to build and deploy …

7 foundational elements for a high-performing dev team

When specialists with complementary abilities unite around shared goals and collaborate effectively, they form a high-performance team capable of producing outstanding results. High-performing teams are the engine of innovation and efficiency in any software development organization. Their success stems from producing high-quality software while effectively navigating the complex environments of large organizations. They balance competing …

Mar 14, 2025: 10 AI updates from the past week – Google releases Gemma 3, OpenAI launches Responses API, Boomi AI Studio now available, and more

Software companies are constantly trying to add more and more AI features to their platforms, and AI companies are constantly releasing new models and features. It can be hard to keep up with it all, so we’ve written this roundup to share 10 notable updates around AI that software developers should know about. Google announces …

Coder announces integration with DX to unlock insights into developer productivity

Coder, provider of an open-source, self-hosted cloud development environment, has announced it is teaming up with the engineering intelligence platform DX, to help developers gain more insights that will enable them to improve productivity. According to Coder, “developer experience and productivity is at the heart of engineering success.” By funneling user and event data from …

3 ways test impact analysis optimizes testing in Agile sprints

Test impact analysis involves concentrating testing efforts on the specific changes made during discrete development activities, ensuring that only the necessary tests are executed. Teams that adopt this technology enhance testing processes during development by receiving immediate feedback on the impact of changes to their application. Despite the adoption of modern development methodologies such as …

DeepSeek is unsafe for enterprise use, tests reveal

The birth of China’s DeepSeek AI technology clearly sent shockwaves throughout the industry, with many lauding it as a faster, smarter and cheaper alternative to well-established LLMs. However, similar to the hype train we saw (and continue to see) for the likes of OpenAI and ChatGPT’s current and future capabilities, the reality of its prowess …

How to build a multi-agent orchestrator using Flink and Kafka

Just like some problems are too big for one person to solve, some tasks are too complex for a single AI agent. Instead, the best approach is to decompose problems into smaller, specialized units, where multiple agents work together as a team. This is the foundation of multi-agent systems. Networks of agents, each with specific …

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Cut Costs, Not Insights: A Practical Guide to Telemetry Data Optimization

Managing telemetry data efficiently is a constant balancing act—how do you maximize visibility while controlling costs? In this webinar, we’ll show you how Mezmo’s telemetry pipeline helps you make smarter decisions about your data. Learn how Mezmo helps you optimize telemetry data, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency — without sacrificing the insights you need.   …

Reduce Risk, Accelerate Innovation: ASPM for Modern Open Source

Open source drives innovation, but unchecked it can increase risk. This webinar explores how Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) can help you harness the power of open source while mitigating vulnerabilities.   Discover how ActiveState’s comprehensive platform, expert guidance, and commitment to community leadership can help you in a multitude of ways. …

Beyond LLMs: The Power and Pitfalls of Multi-Agent AI

The initial hype surrounding LLM is over.   As more businesses adopt LLMs, their shortcomings in managing workflows, multitasking, and collaborative work are becoming increasingly evident. Multi-agent AIs are a step beyond LLMs as they are smarter, adaptable, and built for complex challenges.   Key Takeaways: • How multi-agent AI overcomes LLM limitations • Key …

SD Times Live! Microwebinar Series — with ActiveState

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Using AI to code: What could possibly go wrong?

The hype around using AI in software development is at a high not seen since the cloud. Companies are rushing to get on the train, with spending plans for 2025 almost all targeting AI-based tools. And with all we understand – and don’t understand – about using AI in software development, and all the hurdles …

From Source to Container – Gaining Productivity with Open Source Paketo Buildpacks

Bloomberg, Capital One, and tens of thousands of developers are using open source Cloud Native Buildpacks to transition application source code to container images that can be easily maintained and updated. Paketo Buildpacks, an implementation of the cloud Native Buildpacks, run on any container runtime that supports container images, which makes them suitable for  Docker and Kubernetes based environments. …

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    Cut Costs, Not Insights: A Practical Guide to Telemetry Data Optimization

    Managing telemetry data efficiently is a constant balancing act—how do you maximize visibility while controlling costs? In this webinar, we’ll show you how Mezmo’s telemetry pipeline helps you make smarter decisions about your data. Learn how Mezmo helps you optimize telemetry data, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency — without sacrificing the insights you need.   …

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    Reduce Risk, Accelerate Innovation: ASPM for Modern Open Source

    Open source drives innovation, but unchecked it can increase risk. This webinar explores how Application Security Posture Management (ASPM) can help you harness the power of open source while mitigating vulnerabilities.   Discover how ActiveState’s comprehensive platform, expert guidance, and commitment to community leadership can help you in a multitude of ways. …

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    Beyond LLMs: The Power and Pitfalls of Multi-Agent AI

    The initial hype surrounding LLM is over.   As more businesses adopt LLMs, their shortcomings in managing workflows, multitasking, and collaborative work are becoming increasingly evident. Multi-agent AIs are a step beyond LLMs as they are smarter, adaptable, and built for complex challenges.   Key Takeaways: • How multi-agent AI overcomes LLM limitations • Key …

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    Using AI to code: What could possibly go wrong?

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