Google enhances Android Studio with enterprise Gemini AI tools

Google logo as the company unveils new enterprise Gemini AI tools in Android Studio, tailored to meet their privacy, security, and management demands.

Google has unveiled new enterprise Gemini AI tools in Android Studio, tailored to meet their privacy, security, and management demands.

The update aims to empower organisations by integrating AI-powered coding assistance while addressing concerns around data protection and intellectual property (IP).

Sandhya Mohan, Product Manager for Android at Google, explained: “We’ve heard that some people at businesses have additional needs that require more sensitive data...

9 April 2025 | Analytics

Enterprise open-source adoption soars despite challenges

Flying bird illustrating the 2025 State of Open Source Report by Perforce that finds enterprise adoption of open-source software (OSS) is soaring despite significant ongoing challenges.

Enterprise adoption of open-source software (OSS) is soaring despite significant ongoing challenges.

According to the 2025 State of Open-Source Report by Perforce, 96% of organisations increased or maintained their use of open-source software in the past year, with over a quarter (25.71%) reporting a significant increase.

This surge in open-source adoption is consistent across company sizes, although the largest enterprises (over 5,000 employees) showed the most...

8 April 2025 | Analytics

5 top internal developer portals list

By abstracting infrastructure complexity and providing self-service capabilities, IDPs help developers to focus on delivering value rather than managing operational tasks. In this comprehensive guide, we explore the top five internal developer platforms in 2025 and provide a detailed understanding of their features, benefits, and selection criteria.

Benefits of an internal developer platform

Implementing an IDP brings several benefits to organisations,...

11 March 2025 | Analytics

Storyblok: 5 ways developers are breaking free from legacy CMS and accelerating innovation

Developers need speed and flexibility to create websites, apps, and experiences. But many are stuck using outdated content management systems (CMS) that do more harm than good. These legacy platforms, while functional in their time, now hold developers back from integrating new tools and technologies that drive innovation. As a result, they spend more time maintaining systems than they do building the future.

Last year, the average business spent nearly $3 million on tech...

6 March 2025 | Analytics

AI and its impact on software development jobs

A digital being representing artificial intelligence assisting a human software developer illustrating an article on research about the likely impact of AI on software development jobs amid broader concerns around displacement of careers by the technology.

Debates around the jobs impact of AI on industries are no longer confined to niche circles, with software development often at the forefront.

The launch of ChatGPT by OpenAI catapulted AI into the mainstream, offering millions of users an accessible way to interact with a natural language processing tool capable of human-like conversations. Its release marked a turning point for large language models (LLMs) and their transformative potential across numerous fields, including...

25 February 2025 | Analytics

Boosting application performance with in-memory distributed caching

The evolution of cloud technologies has transformed how developers create and deploy online applications. As organisations shift from traditional data management approaches to cloud-based solutions, developers face increasing demands for real-time data access, high availability, and scalability. Data management requirements have driven the need for advanced in-memory caching tools like ScaleOut StateServer®.

ScaleOut StateServer is a scalable, in-memory distributed cache designed...

19 February 2025 | Analytics

UK growth in 2025: Using custom software development for success

Optimism is beginning to permeate the UK business landscape. A recent survey reveals that 70% of companies expect higher turnover in early 2025 compared to the previous year, reflecting some belief in economic growth and stability.

The positive outlook is further supported by nearly three-quarters of firms anticipating increased profitability.

In this context, businesses are turning increasingly to a custom software development firm as a strategic tool to drive growth....

7 February 2025 | Analytics

10 best AI coding tools in 2025

AI coding tools are sophisticated software applications that leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning to assist developers throughout the development lifecycle. These tools can understand context, learn from patterns, and generate code suggestions based on vast amounts of training data from open-source repositories and best programming practices.

These intelligent assistants can help with various tasks:

Code generation and completion Bug detection and...

21 January 2025 | Analytics

10 best developer productivity tools to use

Developer productivity tools are software applications designed to enhance the efficiency of software developers by automating tasks, improving collaboration, and optimising development workflows. These tools help developers write, test, debug, and deploy code more effectively while minimising distractions and repetitive manual processes.

Some common categories of developer productivity tools include:

Code editors and IDEs -- Provide an integrated environment for writing...

20 January 2025 | Analytics

Building smarter safety solutions: fire risk assessment software 

Fire safety has always been a cornerstone of construction and development, playing a vital role in safeguarding lives and property. Traditional approaches to fire detection and risk assessment often relied on manual inspections and paper-based documentation – a process that was time-consuming and prone to human error. The limitations posed significant challenges for developers and building managers striving to ensure compliance with safety protocols while managing complex building systems...

15 January 2025 | Analytics