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UK developer pay hits record levels as AI skills drive demand

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UK developer salaries hit record highs, with AI specialists earning up to GBP £122,000 as demand for advanced tech skills surges amid industry growth.
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Reflectiz secures $22 million to expand web risk platform

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Reflectiz has raised $22 million in Series B funding to expand its AI-driven web risk platform and establish a global HQ in Boston.
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Australian developers embrace AI, boost productivity on GitHub

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Over 2 million Australian developers boosted productivity and innovation, embracing AI tools like GitHub Copilot amid record growth on GitHub in 2025.
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Linux Foundation to form React Foundation for open governance

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The Linux Foundation is launching the React Foundation to govern React and React Native, with Meta and firms like Amazon and Microsoft among its founding members.
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Microsoft details AI-powered defences against novel SVG phishing

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Microsoft details how its AI-driven tools detected and blocked a sophisticated SVG phishing campaign that mimicked PDFs and used AI-generated code.
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Ageing developer workforce may hinder UK’s AI sector growth

Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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UK’s AI growth may stall as ageing developer workforce, with average age 39 and fewer new entrants, risks slowing innovation despite strong investment.
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Developers adopt AI tools but trust issues persist, survey finds

Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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A Stack Overflow survey finds 84% of developers use AI tools, yet 46% mistrust AI output, highlighting a growing trust gap despite rising adoption.
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Harness launches AI Test Automation for faster DevOps testing

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Harness launches AI Test Automation to speed up DevOps testing, cutting test creation time by 90% and boosting automation coverage for faster releases.
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Malware hits 16 React Native npm packages, 1m downloads at risk

Sun, 8th Jun 2025
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A malware attack has hit 16 React Native npm packages, putting around 1 million weekly downloads at risk of Remote Access Trojan infection.
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Siemens Techcellence Awards spotlight digital innovation leaders

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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Siemens Digital Industries Software honoured leaders in digital innovation and sustainability with its Techcellence Awards, spotlighting global pioneers driving transformation.
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Core tech skills still key for Australian jobs in 2025

Thu, 5th Jun 2025
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Traditional tech skills like SQL, Python and cloud platforms remain crucial for Australian digital jobs in 2025, despite growing interest in AI, says new research.
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Datadog acquires Metaplane to boost AI & data observability

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Datadog reveals updated DevSecOps report showing Java’s vulnerabilities and announces Metaplane acquisition to boost data observability and AI monitoring.
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Rise in phishing scams as SVG attachments target login data

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Kaspersky reveals a six-fold spike in phishing attacks via SVG image files in March 2025, targeting users with fake Google and Microsoft login pages.
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ABBYY launches Document AI API as IDP market surges

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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ABBYY unveils Document AI API, a developer-friendly tool to convert unstructured business documents into accurate data, boosting automation in workflows.
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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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Metaview report reveals AI surge in 2024 job interviews

Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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Metaview's 2024 Trends Report reveals a surge in AI discussions in job interviews, while references to DEI have dropped by 30%, indicating shifting priorities.
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ReliaQuest reveals increase in malware via fake CAPTCHA pages

Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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ReliaQuest's new report reveals a surge in fake CAPTCHA pages used for malware distribution, with incidents nearly doubling from September to December 2024.
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Nuke From Orbit unveils partner portal for data security

Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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Nuke From Orbit has launched its Partner Portal to enhance data security for businesses protecting customer information via smartphones.
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Bitdefender reveals malvertising campaign targeting Meta

Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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Bitdefender has revealed a widespread malvertising campaign targeting mainly middle-aged males in Australia, exploiting Meta business and personal accounts.
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Exclusive: GitHub CPO on multi-model Copilot and new AI tools

Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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At GitHub Universe 2024, the platform unveiled a multi-model Copilot and GitHub Spark, aiming to empower 1 billion developers through AI tools.