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    Microsoft Unveils AI Researcher and Analyst Agents for 365 Copilot Rollout in April

    Microsoft on Tuesday introduced two new artificial intelligence agents, Researcher and Analyst, for its Microsoft 365 Copilot platform, expanding its use of generative AI to support complex workplace tasks. The agents will begin rolling out to select users in April, the company says.

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    Microsoft Arms Security Copilot with Autonomous AI Agents to Streamline Threat Response for Developers

    Microsoft has supercharged its Security Copilot platform with 11 new autonomous AI agents designed to help developers and security teams triage phishing alerts, remediate vulnerabilities, and secure AI workloads across multi-cloud environments—marking a major step in automated cyber defense tools tailored for modern DevSecOps workflows.

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    Most CIOs Blow Past Cloud Budgets, Azul Survey Finds, Even as Majority Still See Cost Savings

    A majority of U.S. chief information officers are overshooting their cloud budgets, with 83% spending an average of 30% more than planned, according to a new survey released this week by Java-focused software company Azul. Only 2% of respondents reported coming in under budget.

  • GraalVM Unveils Latest Features with JDK 24 Release to Enhance Performance and Efficiency

    Oracle’s GraalVM team has announced the release of GraalVM for JDK 24, introducing a range of new features aimed at boosting performance and improving efficiency for developers using Java. As with previous updates, GraalVM is launched alongside the Java 24 release, providing users with a seamless integration of the advanced Java Development Kit (JDK) and GraalVM’s capabilities.

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    JavaOne 2025 Highlights Developer Productivity, Language Modernization

    Oracle hosted the JavaOne 2025 developer conference at its Redwood Shores campus last month, showcasing advancements across the Java ecosystem, including APIs, virtual threads, cloud-native tooling, and artificial intelligence integration.

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    JavaOne is back in the Bay Area as a stand-alone event, with the release of Java 24 in the spotlight. This release isn't an LTS, but it's a statement of intent—a move toward an AI-ready future, stronger security against quantum threats, and a development experience built for the modern world.

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    Microsoft Supercharges TypeScript

    Microsoft has unveiled a complete native port of TypeScript, promising 10x faster build times, dramatically reduced memory usage, and near-instant error checking.

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    Major Enhancements Coming in Java 24

    The latest release of Java Development Kit (JDK) 24, scheduled for release on March 18, introduces 24 new features, marking the most substantial update to the platform since 2018. Key changes include faster application startup, enhanced concurrency, security overhauls, and a move away from outdated APIs, reflecting a broader effort to modernize Java while maintaining its widespread enterprise adoption.

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    Microsoft Expands AI Coding Reach with GitHub Copilot for Eclipse IDE

    Microsoft has launched a public preview of its AI-powered coding assistant, GitHub Copilot for Eclipse, further expanding its AI ecosystem into the widely used open-source Eclipse IDE. The move marks another step in Microsoft's push to integrate AI-assisted development across multiple platforms, including those traditionally outside its ecosystem.

  • Java Development in 2025: Evolving Priorities and Persistent Challenges

    The "2025 Java Developer Productivity Report " reveals a landscape undergoing significant shifts, particularly in hiring trends, tooling budgets, and the adoption of new Java versions.

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    Microsoft Unveils .NET Aspire 9.1 with Cloud-Native Enhancements

    Microsoft has released .NET Aspire 9.1 alongside .NET 10 Preview 1, delivering the latest update to its opinionated, cloud-ready framework designed for building resilient, observable, and configurable cloud-native applications with .NET.

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    Microsoft Introduces Majorana 1: A Quantum Computing Chip for Scalable Development

    Microsoft has unveiled its first quantum computing chip, Majorana 1, designed to accelerate quantum computing development and deployment in datacenters. This milestone marks a step toward making quantum computing more reliable and accessible for software developers working on next-generation applications.

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    Microsoft's AI Datacenter Cancellations Raise Concerns Over Generative AI Growth

    Microsoft's recent decision to cancel several U.S.-based AI datacenter leases has sparked concerns among analysts about the long-term trajectory of generative AI.

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    The Implications of AI Agents for the Citizen Developer

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    JetBrains Expands AI Assistant to Boost Developer Productivity with Claude and OpenAI Models

    JetBrains unveils a significant expansion to its AI-powered coding tool, AI Assistant, with support for the latest AI models from Anthropic and OpenAI.

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    Linux Foundation and OpenSSF to Help Developers Navigate EU Cyber Resilience Act

    Linux Foundation Europe and the Open Source Security Foundation have launched a global initiative aimed at helping open-source maintainers and contributors prepare for the European Union’s Cyber Resilience Act.