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Instabase appoints Omkar Pendse to lead AI product push

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Instabase appoints Omkar Pendse to spearhead product and technology as it doubles down on AI workflow automation after $100 million raise.
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AI in eCommerce delivery to headline London TDC 2026

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AI-powered eCommerce delivery will top the agenda at London’s TDC 2026, featuring Mary Portas, Arka Dhar and closing keynote Richard Ayoade.
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Tempo names new product & tech chiefs to fuel SPM push

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Tempo has hired Kevin Nanney as Chief Product Officer and Shams Chauthani as CTO to accelerate its adaptive strategic portfolio management push.
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WaveMaker predicts AI shift in code, UIs & agents by 2026

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WaveMaker predicts by 2026 AI will speed prototyping but boost demand for senior oversight, personalised UIs and specialised software agents.
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How Java will power secure, enterprise-scale AI by 2026

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By 2026, Java is tipped to be AI’s production backbone, driving heavier compute, tighter security and runtime modernisation.
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Percona spins out OpenEverest, launches Solanica arm

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Percona spins out its Everest platform as OpenEverest and forms Solanica to drive open governance and community-led database automation.
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Scrum.org launches self-paced Product Owner course

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Scrum.org unveils a self-paced Product Owner fundamentals course, offering flexible preparation for the PSPO I certification online.
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Semify buys Dragon Metrics to boost global AI SEO reach

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US-based Semify has bought Hong Kong’s Dragon Metrics to expand its global AI-led SEO and reporting services across non-Google markets.
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Recast names Jake Mosey chief product officer to boost Intune tools

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Recast hires former Jamf leader Jake Mosey as chief product officer to steer Intune-focused tools via closer community-driven input.
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Stuff hiring founding engineer for AI-native news platform

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Stuff is recruiting a founding Principal Engineer in Auckland to architect and build a greenfield AI-driven consumer news platform.
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Bizcap names Rebecca del Rio Deputy CEO for APAC

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Bizcap appoints long-time executive Rebecca del Rio as Deputy CEO for APAC, expanding her leadership as the lender accelerates global growth.
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BlueCat predicts AI will reshape networks & security

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BlueCat leaders say AI, rising security threats and IT modernisation will force enterprises to rethink how they design and defend networks.
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Minitap raises USD $4.1 million to speed up mobile app launches

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AI startup Minitap has raised USD $4.1 million to speed up mobile app development, cutting feature launch times from six weeks to just days.
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Coinbase Australia names Adam Judd COO ahead of regulatory shift

Mon, 1st Dec 2025
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Coinbase Australia appoints Adam Judd as COO to steer operations amid new regulations requiring crypto platforms to obtain an Australian Financial Services Licence.
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Ken Yagen joins CData as Chief Product Officer to drive AI growth

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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Ken Yagen joins CData as Chief Product Officer to lead product strategy and boost AI-native connectivity across enterprise business systems.
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AI-native legal practices: Why the future won’t look like a law firm

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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AI-native legal firms will reshape law by building smart platforms from scratch, moving beyond traditional firms to deliver repeatable, data-driven solutions.
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ManageEngine boosts CloudSpend with multi-portal tools for cost control

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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ManageEngine enhances CloudSpend with multi-portal tools to help businesses and service providers control cloud costs across multiple clients and units efficiently.
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Alteryx appoints Rajkumar Irudayaraj to drive global AI alliances

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Alteryx appoints Rajkumar Irudayaraj as SVP to lead global AI and technology partnerships, enhancing its cloud and analytics ecosystem worldwide.
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How a 25-year-old in banking boosted salary to GBP £85,000

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Amy Reynolds, 25, boosted her salary to GBP £85,000 by 23 through banking apprenticeships and strategic career planning without a traditional university route.
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SMACT Works demonstrates Oracle Cloud AI capabilities through product manager innovation

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Dublin-based SMACT Works leverages Oracle Cloud AI to swiftly develop healthcare applications, showcasing accelerated innovation and enterprise-scale solutions.