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UK demand surges for AI prompt engineers as salaries climb
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Demand for AI prompt engineers in the UK soars by over 180%, with salaries reaching up to GBP £87,500 amid growing adoption of generative AI technologies.
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Exclusive: GitHub's Sharryn Napier on Agentic AI reshaping developer productivity
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GitHub's Sharryn Napier highlights how agentic AI is transforming developers into orchestrators, boosting productivity and happiness globally.
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From dreams to reality: My journey into IT
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Matthew Bereens reflects on his journey from a tech-obsessed child in Sydney to securing a graduate role at Orro through invaluable industry support.
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GitHub Copilot unveils new features & premium options
Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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GitHub has launched new features for Copilot, enhancing control for developers with agent mode and premium options, including support for various AI models.
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beIN & Planetcast boost sports broadcasts in Asia Pacific
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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beIN Asia Pacific has partnered with Planetcast to enhance sports programming delivery across Southeast Asia and Australia, integrating advanced cloud-based solutions.
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Apple announces free online WWDC 2025 for developers
Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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Apple has revealed that its Worldwide Developers Conference will take place online from 9 to 13 June 2025, offering free access to all developers.
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SAP unveils new AI tools to boost developer efficiency
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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SAP has unveiled 'Joule for Developer', a suite of AI co-pilot tools aimed at streamlining the application development process across its Business Suite.
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GitHub unveils new features to enhance Copilot capabilities
Fri, 7th Feb 2025
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GitHub has unveiled significant updates to GitHub Copilot, introducing features aimed at boosting coding efficiency and collaboration for developers worldwide.
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Qt introduces AI Assistant for cross-platform UI development
Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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Qt Group has launched the Qt AI Assistant to enhance UI development, aiming to reduce tedious tasks while supporting integration with multiple programming languages.
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Azul's OpenJDK solutions comply with EU's DORA standards
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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Azul has secured compliance for its OpenJDK solutions with the EU's DORA standards, bolstering digital resilience for financial institutions ahead of the 2025 deadline.
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CTOs reflect on ChatGPT's impact & future challenges
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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As ChatGPT celebrates its second anniversary, CTOs share insights on its transformative potential, future challenges, and the evolution of AI in their sectors.
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GitHub launches AUD $1.91m fund for open source security
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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The GitHub Secure Open Source Fund has launched with AUD $1.91 million to boost security in 125 open source projects, offering financial support and education.
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GitHub unveils new AI-powered developer tools platform
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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GitHub has unveiled an enhanced developer platform powered by Copilot, featuring tools like GitHub Spark and multi-file editing to streamline workflows.
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Sigurd Magnusson returns as CEO of Silverstripe to drive growth
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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Sigurd Magnusson returns to Silverstripe as CEO, aiming to drive innovation and growth. His extensive experience makes him a key leader for the tech firm.
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Addressing the IT skills gap in the UK
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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The UK’s IT skills gap is stifling business growth and innovation. With 531,200 vacancy shortages, businesses must act swiftly to bridge this critical divide.
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Ciena study reveals rising optimism among CSPs towards AI
Fri, 24th May 2024
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Ciena's new study reveals a surge in AI optimism among global CSPs, predicting enhanced operational efficiency, job growth, and monetisation prospects.
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IWD 2024: A mentor mindset: The next generation of women in cybersecurity
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Female leaders look to curb Australia's talent shortage in cybersecurity by fostering a mentor mindset, countering the woefully low 17% of women in the field today.
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UK's Tablerone among top 10 for tretton37's 'Startup Boost' programme
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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UK's startup, Tablerone, selected among top 10 globally for tretton37's 'Startup Boost' programme aimed at supporting socially impactful ventures.
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ChatGPT introduces GPT Store for customised AI resources
Sat, 13th Jan 2024
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Reports reveal that over 3 million custom versions of AI language model, ChatGPT, were created in two months, prompting the launch of a new GPT Store for user-friendly discovery of successful designs.
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How AI’s impact will shape cybersecurity strategies in 2024
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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By understanding the security implications of AI, security teams will be well-placed to avoid the negative side effects that the technology could deliver.