GITEX GLOBAL in Asia: The largest tech show in the world

23-25 April 2025 | Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

GITEX ASIA 2025 will bring together 700+ tech companies, featuring 400+ startups and digital promotion agencies, and 250+ global investors & VCs from 60+ countries.

The event will serve as a bridge between the Eastern and Western technology ecosystems and feature 180+ hours of expert insights from 220 global thought leaders.

GITEX ASIA 2025 is set to foster cross-border collaboration, investment, and...

1 April 2025 | Git

AI in software development: Looking beyond code generation

AI was a significant catalyst for change last year. In 2025, organisations that have already started integrating AI into their processes will begin to see a return on investment, allowing them to refine and refocus their use of AI in software development.

Recent research by GitLab found that 78% of organisations either actively use AI in their development processes or plan to implement it in the next two years. The use cases are likely varied, reactive, application of AI for...

21 March 2025 | Frameworks

Kubescape achieves CNCF milestone in open source Kubernetes security

A cloud runtime security company, ARMO, has announced the promotion of its Kubescape platform to an 'incubating' project status by the CNCF (Cloud Native Computing Foundation). The promotion is validation of Kubescape's growing adoption, maturity, and value to the cloud native security and DevOps community.

Kubescape entered the CNCF Sandbox in 2022, and was the first K8S security scanner to be accepted by the Foundation. It is an open source project that provides risk analysis,...

26 February 2025 | Developer

Your guide to OCR APIs: Unlocking text extraction

Ever wanted to extract text from an image or scan? Thanks to advancements in optical character recognition (OCR) and AI, this is no longer a distant dream. But while OCR has been around for decades, integrating it into applications can still feel like a challenge.

The good news? You don't have to reinvent the wheel. OCR APIs offer a straightforward, reliable way to automate text extraction from virtually any image or document.

In this article, we'll explore how OCR...

21 February 2025 | Databases

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

Emerging threats in cloud-native application security: Trends to watch

Cloud-native technologies let organisations build and run scalable applications in modern IT environments. Cloud applications typically comprise various components that require robust security measures. Containers, service meshes, microservices, infrastructure, and APIs are elements of this approach to designing and building software. However, organisations should adopt comprehensive security solutions that provide complete visibility into security risks and that can deliver actionable...

13 December 2024 | Cloud

DevOps and the importance of shift-left security

You're moving a million miles a minute, adopting new technologies like containers, serverless, and Kubernetes while automating everything under the sun. DevOps has transformed how your teams build, test, and deploy applications. But in your rush to release faster and more frequently, security often gets left in the dust.

New cloud security issues emerge with alarming frequency, and traditional security testing just can't keep up. You need a way to integrate security practices...

20 November 2024 | DevOps

Oracle APEX tutorials: Insights and techniques from Vinish Kapoor

Oracle Application Express, commonly known as Oracle APEX, is a powerful low-code development platform that allows developers to create robust web applications quickly and efficiently. For those looking to dive into this technology or enhance their existing skills, finding quality tutorials can be a game-changer. This article will explore the world of Oracle APEX tutorials, with a special focus on the valuable resources provided by Vinish Kapoor at vinish.dev.

The importance of...

25 September 2024 | Developer

Bringing Microsoft Word functionality to your web app: A developer’s guide

Word functionality in your web app: A developer’s guide

In the digital age, where everything is on the internet, having the capability to make web apps that come with rich text editing and proper document management functions like those in Microsoft Word is an advantage. For developers, it is all about making a familiar document editing tool accessible to the user wherever and whenever they use technology. Let’s go through the key considerations and steps to integrate Microsoft...

23 September 2024 | Developer