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Qodo 2.1 adds AI-driven rules for smarter code review

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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Qodo 2.1 debuts an AI-driven rules layer that learns from code history to enforce consistent standards and analytics-led code review.
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NiCE report shows agentic AI transforming contact centres

Tue, 17th Feb 2026
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Agentic AI in live contact centres is slashing rollout times, lifting self-service above 80% and boosting customer satisfaction by up to 20%.
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Qodo brings AI-powered code review into Azure DevOps

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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Qodo launches a beta Azure DevOps integration that embeds its AI-driven, context-aware code review directly into pull request workflows.
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Hectre raises NZD $12m to power AI fruit data push

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Auckland agritech firm Hectre raises NZD $12m in an oversubscribed Series A to scale its AI-powered fruit data platform globally.
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CodeRabbit unveils Issue Planner to sharpen AI briefs

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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CodeRabbit launches Issue Planner beta, embedding AI prompt planning into Jira, Linear, GitHub and GitLab to cut failures from unclear briefs.
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Dematic automates Bio-Rad's Singapore cold chain hub

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Dematic has automated Bio-Rad's Singapore cold chain hub, speeding packing and shipping while tightening control over APAC deliveries.
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Highlight appoints new CEO as founder becomes Chairman

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Highlight names Martin Saunders CEO as founder Richard Thomas becomes Chairman in leadership reshuffle to drive partner-led growth.
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Thoughtworks retreat explores AI's Agile software future

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Thoughtworks marks Agile Manifesto's 25th anniversary with an AI-focused retreat rethinking how software is built, governed and delivered.
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Aspire Systems buys Assurity in AI testing expansion

Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Aspire Systems acquires New Zealand-founded Assurity, creating a 900-strong quality engineering group to boost AI-driven software testing.
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Salesforce disputes reports it cut 4,000 roles over AI

Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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Salesforce denies axing 4,000 jobs for AI as critics question Agentforce reliability and the need for hard-coded fallbacks in workflows.
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Digital.ai expands automated testing to Android Auto

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Digital.ai adds automated testing for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, helping automakers validate in-car apps at scale without real vehicles.
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Testlio unveils LeoInsights to turn QA data into strategy

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Testlio launches LeoInsights AI to turn fragmented QA metrics into executive-ready insights on risk, release velocity and testing investment.
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NETSCOUT boosts 5G slicing visibility for operators

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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NETSCOUT upgrades 5G tools to give operators full Standalone slice visibility, aiming to protect SLAs and tap $67.5 billion market growth.
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Lancom gains AoG status for New Zealand government IT

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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Lancom wins listing on New Zealand's All-of-Government IT Marketplace, opening a streamlined route to tap a projected $13 billion spend.
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Altimetrik named major contender in Everest Group QE assessment

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Altimetrik has been named a major contender in Everest Group's latest PEAK Matrix for enterprise quality engineering services.
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Siemens buys ASTER to boost PCB test design software

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Siemens buys French PCB test software specialist ASTER to embed shift-left design-for-test tools into its Xpedition and Valor platforms.
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AI translation outpaces governance in defence work

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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AI translation is racing ahead in defence-adjacent work, as new survey data warns governance and consistency are struggling to keep up.
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AI 'productivity paradox' as rework erodes time gains

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Workday warns AI time gains are eroded by rework, with nearly 40% of productivity lost as staff fix errors and generic machine output.
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ADLINK gains IEC 62443-4-1 nod for secure edge R&D

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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ADLINK secures IEC 62443-4-1 certification, formalising a secure-by-design R&D framework for its industrial edge and OT computing products.
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Siemens named Verdantix leader for AI-driven QMS tools

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Siemens named Verdantix leader for AI-driven quality management software, as its QMS tools gain top marks in 2025 Green Quadrant report.