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App development stories
Mobile app development is the process by which software developers create small applications for use
on smartphones and related devices. The field is specialised as the devices run specific operating
systems (generally but not solely limited to Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS), with a wide variety of
underlying hardware (processors and memory) and display variations. New Zealand is home to an active
App Development community.
AI drives container growth as shadow use raises risks
5 days ago
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AI is turbocharging container adoption in Australia, but shadow AI, data sovereignty fears and siloed teams are amplifying security risks.
OutSystems Elevate revamps global partner rewards model
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OutSystems launches Elevate partner programme, tying rewards to AI skills, customer outcomes and market impact via a new Earned Level model.
AI drives Java growth as firms flee Oracle licensing
Last week
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Survey of 2,000 professionals shows rising Java use in AI and growing migration from Oracle over pricing concerns.
Girls' school opens AI lab to close tech gender gap
Last week
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ai ethics & governance
Strathcona Girls Grammar has launched a dedicated AI and STEM lab to embed tech learning in every year level and tackle the gender gap in STEM.
OutSystems unveils Elevate partner scheme for AI era
Last week
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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lcnc
OutSystems debuts Elevate partner scheme, tying rewards to AI credentials, delivery outcomes and customer satisfaction metrics.
Cloudinary launches global Creators Community for devs
Last week
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software development
Cloudinary launches a global Creators Community, offering free media-focused training, projects and certifications for developers worldwide.
Snowflake expands Cortex Code CLI with dbt, Airflow
Last week
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Snowflake adds dbt and Apache Airflow support to Cortex Code CLI and unveils its first standalone subscription for non-Snowflake users.
Google rolls out Gemini 3.1 Pro for complex reasoning
Last month
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Google has begun rolling out Gemini 3.1 Pro, a more advanced AI model for complex reasoning, to developers, enterprises and consumers.
WaveMaker unveils agentic AI platform for app teams
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WaveMaker launches an agentic AI app platform letting teams turn Figma designs and prompts into governed, production-ready code at scale.
Emergent debuts mobile app after USD $100m run rate
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digital transformation
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Emergent launches mobile app for its AI software builder after hitting USD $100m annual run rate and doubling revenue in just one month.
ExtraHop boosts agentic SOC with richer network insight
Last month
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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pam
ExtraHop sharpens its network detection tools with deeper identity and Kubernetes insight to power more reliable agentic SOC automation.
Apple opens 2026 Swift Student Challenge to global coders
Last month
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Apple has opened submissions for the 2026 Swift Student Challenge, inviting student developers worldwide to submit Swift app playgrounds by 28 February.
Java use surges in AI as Oracle pricing drives shift
Last month
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digital transformation
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Java's role in AI is surging as 62% of firms build AI in Java, while Oracle's pricing push drives mass migration to OpenJDK.
Aerospike embeds default data masking in Database 8
Last month
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data protection
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application security
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partner programmes
Aerospike Database 8 now embeds default dynamic data masking, tightening PII protection while easing compliance and operational overhead.
Apple brings agentic coding to Xcode with Claude, Codex
Last month
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Apple adds agentic coding to Xcode 26.3, integrating Claude and Codex so AI agents can autonomously build and refine entire apps.
Snowflake unveils Cortex Code AI agent for developers
Last month
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data analytics
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Snowflake launches Cortex Code, an AI coding agent that embeds Snowflake-aware assistance into developers' everyday tools and workflows.
OpenAI Codex app rollout includes Australian education pilot
Last month
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OpenAI has launched its Codex app for agent-based software development, with an Australian education provider integrating the tool into IT degrees.
ServiceNow deepens Anthropic tie & wins airline deal
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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ServiceNow makes Anthropic's Claude its default AI for app building and wins a major Panasonic Avionics deal spanning 300+ airlines.
ServiceNow deepens Claude AI integration across work
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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ServiceNow makes Anthropic's Claude its default AI across Build Agent and workflows, promising faster app development and industry-specific gains.
Emergent raises USD $70m to fuel AI software surge
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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AI platform Emergent raises USD $70m Series B from Khosla Ventures and SoftBank to speed global software creation for non-coders.