The Ultimate Guide to Software Development
A curated Australian 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.
Australian Software Development News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
JFrog clears IRAP check for Australian government use
Australian agencies can now assess JFrog faster, after the platform cleared a PROTECTED-level IRAP review for security approvals.
NSW's PEXA price cut risks killing Australian tech jobs
A draft ruling to slash fees may save buyers only tens of dollars while threatening investment, cybersecurity and hundreds of Australian tech roles.
Rocket Software: mainframes are modern critical infrastructure
A shortage of skilled engineers is slowing efforts to keep banks and agencies running on secure core systems as Rocket adds AI tools.
Big AI moves at Lendi Group, brokers and customers benefit
More deals and faster lender integrations are expected as Lendi shifts its mortgage platform towards agentic AI for 1,300 brokers.
Australian enterprises are scaling agents faster than governance - MCP is the fix
Governance gaps are slowing enterprise AI adoption, with 79% of Australian DevSecOps professionals saying compliance is getting harder.
Why 'vibe-coded' observability is both a governance and technical risk
Australian enterprises risk extra compliance burdens as AI-made observability tools shift governance obligations onto in-house teams.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Software Development
Broadcom launches TrueSource for secure open source
Rocket Software: mainframes are modern critical infrastructure
Google named Gartner leader for cloud-native platforms
Jamf launches native AI governance controls for Mac in ANZ
Citrix adds managed observability & developer services
Featured News
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.
NSW's PEXA price cut risks killing Australian tech jobs
A draft ruling to slash fees may save buyers only tens of dollars while threatening investment, cybersecurity and hundreds of Australian tech roles.
Big AI moves at Lendi Group, brokers and customers benefit
More deals and faster lender integrations are expected as Lendi shifts its mortgage platform towards agentic AI for 1,300 brokers.
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.
CrowdStrike report: AI is rewriting rules of cybersecurity
Organisations now have just 48 hours to patch most flaws, as AI helps attackers weaponise vulnerabilities far faster than before.
Cohesity mitigating shadow AI by empowering staffers
Approved AI tools are cutting shadow use by staff, but Cohesity warns the bigger risk is corrupted enterprise knowledge and weak governance.
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.
The new workforce: AI agents to work in concert with humans
AI agents are set to reshape hiring and team structures, pushing firms towards global talent pools and outcome-based work.
Banks face AI balancing act as regulation tempers uptake
Australia's banks are steadily increasing their use of artificial intelligence, but regulation and data security fears are tempering adoption.
How the 'human hour' mentality influences the future of tech
AI pilots are faltering where firms still judge success by hours saved, leaving customer value and workforce design unresolved.
Reviews
Expert Columns
Australian enterprises are scaling agents faster than governance - MCP is the fix
Why 'vibe-coded' observability is both a governance and technical risk
The most positive question: How will your tech upgrade fail?
Why cyber resilience is an identity challenge
We moved off ChatGPT, and 5 risks that we didn't account for as a cybersecurity company bubbled up
SonicWall joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing to find flaws
Why the next breakthrough in AI agents comes down to leadership, not technology
How to prevent your AI agents from going rogue
The real cost of build vs. buy for agentic AI in regulated banking
Buying more tools won't scale your security ambitions, operational maturity will
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Software Development News
The most positive question: How will your tech upgrade fail?
Businesses risk costly disruption if they upgrade systems for flashier features without testing integrations, compliance and day-to-day workflows first.
OpenAI gives AUD $5.5m credits to Australian founders
The credits could help Australian startups offset early AI costs as OpenAI races rivals to win long-term loyalty from founders.
TMX names Nick De Klerk to lead Global Centre of Excellence
Standardising its international projects, TMX will use a new AI-enabled platform to share expertise as it expands in the US and Europe.
Why cyber resilience is an identity challenge
As AI and automation spread, organisations face a growing need to track who or what can access data, systems and workflows.
We moved off ChatGPT, and 5 risks that we didn't account for as a cybersecurity company bubbled up
Switching from ChatGPT to Copilot exposed data-loss, support and trust risks, as prompts and tools built by staff proved hard to move or manage.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for researchers in Australia
Free access to ChatGPT will reach 10,000 Australian researchers first, as OpenAI targets science and maths work at universities.
Acronis says frontier AI is speeding cyber attacks
Frontier AI is lowering the bar for cybercrime, with attackers using it to scale phishing, malware and reconnaissance more quickly.
KCD Melbourne 2026 unveils Kubernetes speaker line-up
Registrations are open as Australia's cloud native community gears up for a larger 2026 gathering focused on production lessons and peer exchange.
How to prevent your AI agents from going rogue
Poorly governed AI agents could trigger outages, compliance breaches and boardroom liability as Australian firms rush to deploy them.
Australian firms race ahead of AI security controls
Most Australian businesses lack full oversight of AI systems, leaving incidents and hidden vulnerabilities to outpace governance efforts.
Pinch Payments opens national hackathon with AUD $50K
Developers can win AUD $50,000 by building payment tools on the firm's API, with finalists pitching to fintech investors after a week-long sprint.
The real cost of build vs. buy for agentic AI in regulated banking
Banks risk repeating DevOps sprawl as DIY agentic AI pushes build costs above USD $1.4 million and delays production by up to 18 months.
AI reshapes data & cyber risk for Australian firms
Boards are being pushed to rethink data platforms and cyber controls as AI adoption exposes Australian firms to faster attacks and stricter governance demands.
OneTeam IT marks five years of merger & wider roots
Customers now expect support across cloud, security and AI as the Sydney-based group uses its broader footprint to meet changing needs.
Australian developers are losing half their day, most leaders have no idea
Developers spend just 16 per cent of their time coding, leaving Australian firms with hidden costs, slower delivery and rising AI risk.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Work & GPT-5.6 in Australia
Australian users can now automate office tasks across apps and files as OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Work and GPT-5.6 nationwide.
GitHub data shows Australia's global open-source rise
Australia's developers are contributing more widely abroad, with GitHub data showing a 16% quarterly rise in cross-border open-source collaboration.
Australia tops Claude usage per capita, Anthropic says
Australian users are leaning on Claude far more than expected, with Anthropic saying adoption is more than six times population norms.
Urbsurf lifts bookings with redesigned online system
Higher conversion and fewer abandoned carts are boosting URBNSURF's online sales after a simpler booking flow cut checkout time by 31%.
Hays warns of AI training gap in Australia tech jobs
Only 22% of tech staff have formal AI training, leaving Australian employers exposed to skills gaps as adoption races ahead.
Job Moves
TMX names Nick De Klerk to lead Global Centre of Excellence
Kablamo appoints Troy Bebee to lead Google Cloud push
iCatalyst appoints delivery executives for ERP growth
Gallagher Security names Siler to lead SMB & perimeter
Slipstream Cyber appoints Chris Pallister to cyber role
myPlates names Shikha Thakur Head of Marketing Performance
eG Innovations appoints Jon Hatchuel to lead Australia
Cybertify appoints Arni Hardarson to lead offensive security push
Cloudwerx appoints Brendan Connolly to lead agentic AI division
