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How hidden risks in 'Watermelon Programmes' waste millions in effort

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Transformation programmes labelled as 'Watermelon Programmes' mask serious risks, wasting millions due to a culture that hides problems behind positive status reports.
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GitLab 18.5 debuts AI agents & new UI for streamlined dev ops

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GitLab 18.5 launches AI agents and a new UI to enhance security, streamline workflows, and boost efficiency for software development teams.
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EFA disputes privacy claims from Australian age tech trial findings

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Electronic Frontiers Australia disputes government claims that age assurance tech is private and robust, citing flawed methodology and privacy risks.
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HubSpot on navigating exponential change in the age of AI

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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At HubSpot's GROW ANZ event, VP Scott Brinker urged marketers to harness AI and agility to stay ahead amidst a surge to 15,000 marketing tech solutions by 2025.
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Exclusive: Temus discusses how low code is key to digital transformation

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Temus credits low code development for fast, adaptable digital transformation in Singapore, powering advanced apps with AI integration and strong talent training.
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Abitha Arunachalam named AI test lead at Avocado Consulting

Mon, 5th May 2025
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Avocado Consulting appoints AI expert Abitha Arunachalam as Test Automation Practice Lead to enhance AI-driven software testing across Australia.
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Emergn expands Praxis platform for product management

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Emergn has expanded its Praxis platform to enhance product management training, aiming to support organisations in adopting a product-centric approach.
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Umbraco releases its third annual Impact Report for 2024

Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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Umbraco marks 20 years of open-source CMS with its third annual Impact Report, showcasing community engagement and sustainability strides.
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Regular rotation of pen test providers: advantages, disadvantages, alternatives

Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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As cyber threats grow, firms must weigh the benefits and drawbacks of regularly rotating penetration test providers to enhance their defence strategies.
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Zoho introduces Projects Plus to enhance project management

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Zoho has launched Projects Plus, a new project management platform for medium and large organisations, integrating key apps to enhance collaboration and efficiency.
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Appfire acquires Flow from Pluralsight to enhance portfolio

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Appfire has acquired Flow, a prominent Software Engineering Intelligence platform, from Pluralsight, aiming to boost support for engineering teams.
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Perforce unveils AI Validation to enhance testing efficiency

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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Perforce Software has unveiled AI Validation, a new feature in its Perfecto platform that revolutionises web and mobile application testing, boosting efficiency and reducing costs.
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Butterfly Data wins 4 awards at global SAS Hackathon

Mon, 20th Jan 2025
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Butterfly Data has won four awards at the global SAS Hackathon for its generative AI solution aimed at combating misinformation on social media platforms.
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OpenText partners with Secure Code Warrior to boost security

Fri, 6th Dec 2024
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OpenText has partnered with Secure Code Warrior to enhance security in software development by integrating real-time training into its Fortify product suite.
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Australian firms urged to adopt Agile for better efficiency

Fri, 11th Oct 2024
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New research reveals 54% of Australian businesses have not adopted Agile practices, causing significant communication issues and inefficiencies.
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Impressive launches Skailed to automate SEO landing pages

Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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Impressive has unveiled Skailed, an innovative SEO tool that automates the creation of SEO-optimised landing pages, enhancing eCommerce performance.
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Lucid Software unveils new tools for agile workflows

Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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Lucid Software has launched new features in its visual collaboration suite to enhance agile workflows for improved team planning and decision-making.
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Red Badger & Civo join forces to drive cloud innovation

Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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Red Badger teams up with Civo to provide innovative, scalable cloud-native solutions, aiming to revolutionise digital transformation with Kubernetes-powered tech.
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Amplitude named Leader in Forrester Wave 2024 for FM&E solutions

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Amplitude earns top spot in Forrester Wave 2024 for FM&E solutions, excelling in 11 criteria including advanced experimentation and pricing.
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SourseAI & Moflix partner to revolutionise digital telcos

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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SourseAI partners with Moflix to revolutionise telcos with AI and digital-first tools, aiming to better personalise and simplify the customer experience.