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Agoda finds AI agents spreading across SEA software teams
Digital Transformation

Agoda finds AI agents spreading across SEA software teams

Wider use of AI agents is lifting developer productivity in Southeast Asia, but most teams still require human checks before production.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • This month
Bitdefender launches AI Guardian beta for Mac agents
Endpoint Protection

Bitdefender launches AI Guardian beta for Mac agents

Mac developers using autonomous agents now get a free beta tool that blocks risky actions before tools, files or credentials are exposed.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • This month
Cloudflare launches Basin for serverless analytics
Hybrid Cloud

Cloudflare launches Basin for serverless analytics

The new service could cut analytics costs for firms hit by egress fees and the need to run separate storage and query systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month
LittleHorse adds AI agent tools & free serverless trial
Software-as-a-Service

LittleHorse adds AI agent tools & free serverless trial

The new release lowers the barrier for firms testing AI workflows, with pre-built workers, agent skills and a JavaScript SDK for developers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Stack Overflow adds free starter for internal knowledge
Software-as-a-Service

Stack Overflow adds free starter for internal knowledge

A free starter workspace for up to three knowledge sources aims to help firms test Stack Internal before wider deployment.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
StackHawk launches Wingman to fix flaws in AI coding
Cloud Security

StackHawk launches Wingman to fix flaws in AI coding

The tool aims to close security gaps left by AI-written code before vulnerabilities reach security backlogs or pull requests.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Ascerta raises USD $18 million in Series A funding
Software-as-a-Service

Ascerta raises USD $18 million in Series A funding

The fresh cash will help the Bellevue-based software maker expand its platform as enterprises demand clearer proof that AI projects deliver business value.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Cloudsmith finds gap in software supply chain defences
Application Security

Cloudsmith finds gap in software supply chain defences

Many engineering teams still rely on reactive checks, leaving open-source packages to slip into systems before threats are blocked.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
OpenAI unveils 20 updates with new agents & GPT-6.1
Software-as-a-Service

OpenAI unveils 20 updates with new agents & GPT-6.1

Businesses may pay less for advanced AI as OpenAI bundles cheaper access, always-on agents and a shared workspace into ChatGPT.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Upsun launches Dispatch to govern AI software workflows
DevOps

Upsun launches Dispatch to govern AI software workflows

Firms using AI to code may get tighter oversight, as the platform logs approvals, prompts and spending inside shared workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Komodor launches agentic operations platform for SRE
Software-as-a-Service

Komodor launches agentic operations platform for SRE

Rising production incidents and AI governance gaps are driving demand for Komodor's platform, which lets teams run and control agents at scale.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
AMD & Perplexity bring local AI to Ryzen Windows PCs
Data Protection

AMD & Perplexity bring local AI to Ryzen Windows PCs

Subscribers can now run sensitive AI tasks on Ryzen AI Max PCs locally, reducing cloud use and keeping more data on device.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
Voice AI is bringing the phone call back to business
Software-as-a-Service

Voice AI is bringing the phone call back to business

No story details were provided, leaving readers unable to gauge Twilio's latest move or its impact.

By Anthony Caruana • 5 min read • Last month
Avalara launches AI tool for enterprise system links
Software-as-a-Service

Avalara launches AI tool for enterprise system links

Integration projects could be completed in days rather than weeks as specialised AI agents automate connector build and testing for Avalara customers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
OpenAI launches GPT-6 Sol & Luna at lower API prices
Generative AI

OpenAI launches GPT-6 Sol & Luna at lower API prices

Developers can now access cheaper GPT-6 options as OpenAI cuts API prices by half and says caching changes will speed up agent workflows.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last month
Google launches Googlebook laptop with Gemini built in
Email Security

Google launches Googlebook laptop with Gemini built in

Priced from USD $899, the machine aims to make artificial intelligence a default part of everyday laptop tasks and workflows.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
Teradata expands Tera into agentic coworker for data
Hybrid Cloud

Teradata expands Tera into agentic coworker for data

The new tools are due in late 2026, as Teradata targets lower AI costs and fewer workflow errors across enterprise data systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Developer tools stories

Slash launches card payment processing for merchants
Crypto

Slash launches card payment processing for merchants

Approved merchants can now collect card payments in Slash, reducing the need to juggle separate invoicing and checkout providers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month