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Enterprises "Just Scratching the Surface" of Java's Potential, Survey Suggests

The Java language and platform continues to be the backbone of many enterprise applications, and yet businesses are only scratching the surface of its cost-saving potential. That's the conclusion of a survey by BellSoft conducted during the annual Devoxx Belgium conference of more than 300 attendees.

Microsoft Expands AI Capabilities with Autonomous Agents at Ignite Conference

Microsoft plans to let more of its users spin up autonomous AI agents within Copilot Studio, its AI orchestration platform.

OutSystems Unveils AI Powered Mentor

OutSystems, provider of a high-performance, low-code development platform, has introduced what it is calling the industry's first AI-powered digital worker for the full software development life cycle (SDLC).

Hugging Face Launches Gradio 5 with AI Powered App Creation and Enhanced Security Features

Hugging Face announces the launch of Gradio 5, the latest version of its open-source platform for building machine learning (ML) applications. This new release brings a range of features aimed at broadening access to AI, including an innovative AI-powered app creation tool, improved web development functionalities, and strengthened security measures.

OpenAI Announces Availability of Realtime API in Public Beta

OpenAI introduces the public beta of its Realtime API, offering developers a tool to integrate natural, low-latency, multimodal interactions into their applications. Now available to all paid developers, this API facilitates real-time speech-to-speech conversations with minimal delay, providing a smoother and more engaging user experience, according to the company.

OpenAI Expands AI Fine-Tuning Capabilities, Adding Multimodal Features

OpenAI introduces new tools for developers, enhancing its AI capabilities with multimodal fine-tuning options for its GPT models.

Stytch Unveils Advanced Authentication Tech with Enhanced Fraud and Bot Protection for Developers

Identity platform provider Stytch launches new device fingerprinting capabilities designed to provide enhanced fraud and bot protection for developers. The upgrade incorporates advanced AI functionality, offering an easy-to-integrate solution for boosting security within authentication flows, the company said. Stytch’s technology aims to provide seamless and highly accurate bot detection, reducing user friction and enhancing security without visible interventions.

JFrog Launches Runtime Security Solution to Boost Software Integrity from Code to Cloud

JFrog has introduced a new runtime security solution aimed at enhancing software integrity and streamlining collaboration between developers and security teams. The addition of JFrog Runtime to the company’s existing security tools is meant to empower enterprises to embed security at every stage of the software development process, the company said, from writing source code to deploying applications in production.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Launches HPE Private Cloud AI

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) announces the launch of HPE Private Cloud AI, a platform designed to streamline the deployment of GenAI applications for businesses of all sizes. Developed in collaboration with NVIDIA as part of the "NVIDIA AI Computing by HPE" lineup, this cloud-based, ready-to-use solution was designed to simplify and accelerate the development and implementation of AI-powered virtual assistants and other AI applications.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI Integrates IBM's Granite with InstructLab Tools

Red Hat announces the general availability of Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI (RHEL AI), a platform for fostering enterprise AI innovation across hybrid cloud infrastructures that integrates IBM's Granite large language models (LLMs) with InstructLab tools.

Java 23 Release Candidate Introduces Key Previews, Drops String Templates

Java Development Kit (JDK) 23 has reached the release candidate stage, marking its next step toward general availability on September 17, 2024. The upcoming non-LTS (Long Term Support) release, with only six months of official support from Oracle, finalizes a dozen new features designed to enhance Java’s functionality.

ACI Worldwide Collaborates with Red Hat to Enhance Cloud-Based Payment Services

Real-time payments software provider ACI Worldwide is partnering with Red Hat to expand its Enterprise Payments Platform, the two companies announced today. This partnership will allow ACI’s platform to be deployed across any cloud infrastructure using Red Hat OpenShift, the companies said.

Salesforce Adds Data Cloud Capabilities to Sandbox Environments

Salesforce announces that developers can now build, test, and deploy Data Cloud-powered applications within their existing sandbox environments, a development aimed at streamlining the software development process and reducing operational risks.

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Report Reveals Expanding Use of Game Engines Beyond Gaming

Development and DevOps solutions provider Perforce Software has released its annual "State of Game Development" report, which this year highlights a growing trend: game development technology being utilized beyond its traditional gaming roots.

As .NET 6 Support Ends, Security Risks Emerge

Many Visual Studio developers are looking forward to the debut of .NET 9 in November, but they should also be aware of a potential security issue with .NET 6, which will reach end of support at the same time and could leave apps vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks.

Azul Claims Mass Migration from Oracle Java Amid Rising Costs and Licensing Concerns

Java solutions vendor Azul releases findings from its first annual Oracle Alternatives Survey, which asserts that 86% of enterprises are migrating from Oracle Java.

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BMW Group Joins Eclipse Foundation’s Software Defined Vehicle Working Group

The BMW Group officially joins the Eclipse Foundation’s Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) Working Group as a strategic member, enhancing global collaboration on open-source software for modern vehicles. The SDV Working Group aims to develop open-source technologies for automotive applications.

MongoDB Launches AI Applications Program to Accelerate Enterprise AI Integration

MongoDB launches the MongoDB AI Applications Program (MAAP), an initiative aiming to empower organizations to harness the rapidly advancing capabilities of AI. The program offers a comprehensive suite of resources, including reference architectures, a complete technology stack with integrations from leading providers, and professional services to help businesses swiftly develop and deploy AI applications.

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CrowdStrike Apologizes, Blames Flaw in Testing Software for Faulty Update that Took Down Millions of Windows Systems

Security firm CrowdStrike has revealed that a flaw in its testing software led to a faulty update, causing more than 8.5 million Windows systems to crash last week. In a blog post published today, the Austin-based company provided more details on the incident, which resulted in flight cancellations and disruptions to public services, including 911 systems.

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Eclipse Foundation Releases Open-Source Theia IDE

After seven years in development, the Eclipse Foundation's Theia IDE project is now generally available, emerging from beta to challenge Microsoft’s similar Visual Studio Code editor.