The Ultimate Guide to Software Development
A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Software Development.
What to know about Software Development
Software development is a dynamic and essential field that spans the creation, testing, and maintenance of software applications and systems, vital for innovation across industries. From integrating cutting-edge AI capabilities and enhancing security protocols to embracing low-code platforms and implementing efficient DevOps practices, software development continues to evolve with technology advancements.
Our coverage explores the latest trends, including the adoption of AI-native tools to accelerate app development and security, strategies for managing software supply chain risks, and the growing importance of automation and observability in ensuring quality and robustness. We also delve into how industry leaders and emerging startups are shaping the future by leveraging cloud technologies, generative AI, and agile methodologies to deliver scalable, secure, and smart software solutions.
Readers can gain insights into managing the complexities of modern software development, including addressing cybersecurity challenges, embracing continuous integration and delivery, and navigating the intersection of AI and development workflows. Whether you're a developer, IT manager, or technology enthusiast, our stories offer valuable knowledge on staying current with this fast-moving landscape and leveraging new tools and practices to drive business success.
Kiwi Software Development News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Auckland to host game developers conference after boom
The sector's NZD $1 billion revenue milestone gives the city a stronger case for attracting talent, investors and digital exports.
2degrees returns to pre-tax profit after merger push
The telecoms group's annual revenue climbed 5.5% to USD $1.46 billion as integration costs eased and enterprise wins lifted growth.
OpenAI says Kiwis use ChatGPT to save hours weekly
New Zealand users are saving hours a week with ChatGPT, as the tool is used for work, budgets, health checks and trip planning.
Slack launches code channels for AI software teams
Shared code channels could keep AI-assisted development visible to whole teams, with human sign-off still needed before production releases.
ShadowTech26 brings 1,500 girls into tech workplaces
More than 1,500 New Zealand schoolgirls will get workplace exposure as the tech sector seeks to widen its talent pipeline.
Tech New Zealand urges action on digital skills gap
New Zealand's tech growth is being constrained by a deepening talent shortage, with firms struggling to fill AI, cyber and cloud roles.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Software Development
Akto named pioneer in Gartner's AI security quadrant
Tokenmaxxing won't fly in APAC. How to shrink AI spend without limiting security
Looking for cyber risk in the wrong places
Google named Gartner leader in enterprise AI assistants
TP wins Frost & Sullivan Asia-Pacific customer service award
Featured News
Interview: Cloudera says open-ended AI spending is over
Enterprises are now demanding proof of value and tighter controls as AI budgets face scrutiny over compute costs and deployment choices.
Exclusive: ABBYY says AI build costs will drive buying
Enterprises could cut AI spend by up to 80% by shifting document workflows away from custom builds and into standard platforms.
Datadog targets enterprise risk with AI and automation
Australian enterprises are under pressure to tame AI-driven complexity, compliance risk and rising technology costs as Datadog broadens its platform.
Jamf launches AI Governance to enhance visibility, security
IT teams can now track AI models on Apple fleets to curb data leaks and token spend as businesses wrestle with shadow AI.
Check Point CTO on AI's double-edged sword
AI is shrinking the gap between vulnerability disclosure and real-world exploitation to hours, forcing security teams to adapt fast.
Meet the man behind the Saas-Pocalypse: Emergent's Mukund Jha
The new cash will help Emergent broaden from coding tools into an operating system for small and medium businesses as demand surges.
Future of enterprise software is agentic apps, says Oracle
Oracle is targeting a common blocker to AI adoption by adding governance, human checks and audit trails to its agentic app builder.
Reviews
Expert Columns
SonicWall joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing to find flaws
Why the next breakthrough in AI agents comes down to leadership, not technology
Beyond automation: Why AI is forcing us to rethink how work gets done
Buying more tools won't scale your security ambitions, operational maturity will
A Guide for Procurement Leaders: Why Building Your Own Sourcing AI Isn't Worth the Wait
A strategic blueprint for governing AI-enabled software development
AI does not invent cyber risk, it accelerates it
Why ERP is not just another platform you can rebuild with AI code
AI fluency: A skeptic's guide to the skill that snuck up on product teams
Why organisations in Asia Pacific are rethinking their AI deployment strategies
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Software Development News
Tech Race Summit explores personalisation, AI and cybersecurity
AI and personalisation are reshaping Softswiss's product, engineering and security priorities as the group warns of higher cyber risk and tighter data demands.
Avalara launches AI tool for enterprise system links
Integration projects could be completed in days rather than weeks as specialised AI agents automate connector build and testing for Avalara customers.
Anthropic launches Claude Opus 5.5 with lower costs
Lower running costs and faster output are aimed at businesses using Anthropic's latest Claude model, which starts at USD $4 per million input tokens.
StackHawk launches Wingman to fix flaws in AI coding
Security teams may cut backlogs as Wingman finds, fixes and verifies flaws inside AI coding tools before pull requests are opened.
TCS & Jaguar TCS Racing extend AI partnership in Formula E
The extension will use artificial intelligence to sharpen Jaguar TCS Racing's strategy and feed lessons from Formula E into future electric cars.
UiPath adds AI agents to automate enterprise testing
Enterprise quality teams could cut manual testing as UiPath adds AI agents to run, explore and maintain tests across applications.
Palo Alto launches continuous AI defence for clients
Attackers are exploiting AI faster than many defences can respond, prompting a shift to continuous testing for hidden exposures.
Google launches Googlebook laptop with Gemini built in
Priced from USD $899, the machine aims to make artificial intelligence a default part of everyday laptop tasks and workflows.
Australia & New Zealand top Asia-Pacific in IT stability
Outages are detected quickly in Australia and New Zealand, but fragmented monitoring leaves teams slower to restore services across APAC.
Fastly launches AI firewall & runtime control tools
Machine-generated traffic is driving up costs and security risks as Fastly adds controls for AI systems now moving into production.
xAI launches Grok 4.7 for coding & knowledge work
The new model is pitched at longer, harder coding jobs and arrives with broader safety checks as rivals vie for developer workflows.
Google Cloud launches Filestore agent volumes for AI
The service aims to cut storage overheads for firms running thousands of AI agents, while keeping workspaces isolated and quick to spin up.
Perplexity adds Portable Computer to Windows RTX PCs
High-end RTX users can now keep sensitive work on-device as Perplexity extends its local AI agent to supported Windows PCs.
Google warns AI is reshaping cyber attacks & defences
Attackers are exploiting AI tools to speed intrusions and drain cloud resources, pushing defenders towards machine-speed security operations.
Delinea joins Anthropic project to test identity security
It could expose faults in software that governs access to sensitive systems, with no customer data included in the AI-led testing.
GitLab 19.4 adds agentic automation & cost controls
Administrators now have tighter oversight as GitLab 19.4 expands AI agent controls, model choice and usage visibility across teams.
AI security incidents expose new criminal tradeoffs
Criminals are increasingly using AI for ransomware and credential theft, while flaws in test models are exposing production systems and data.
Mandiant warns of AI agents fuelling new attack risks
Autonomous systems are now creating fresh avenues for code theft, remote execution and runaway cloud spending, Mandiant says.
Forrester urges firms to prioritise practical AI governance
Enterprises face mounting risks from AI outages and hidden governance costs as Forrester says day-to-day operational needs now outrank frontier fears.
Tanium tests Anthropic AI for code vulnerabilities
By probing its own production code, Tanium is aiming to catch flaws before attackers can exploit software used by thousands of organisations.
Job Moves
Gallagher Security names Josh Arnold Chief Product Lead
eG Innovations names Joanne Bowey to lead New Zealand
Capture The Bug adds US tech leaders for North American push
Paul Littlefair appointed Chair to lead TUANZ strategic future
Kordia appoints Willo Chapman Head of Sales for cyber & cloud
Spectrum appoints Deane Jessep to drive sovereign AI strategy
Ben Gracewood joins Fergus as VP of engineering in Auckland
Avec appoints Alex Gray as new General Manager for NZ
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Lancom names Priscila Bernardes as new CEO after acquisition
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