The Ultimate Guide to Software Development
A curated Kiwi edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Software Development.
What to know about Software Development
Software development is a dynamic and essential field that spans the creation, testing, and maintenance of software applications and systems, vital for innovation across industries. From integrating cutting-edge AI capabilities and enhancing security protocols to embracing low-code platforms and implementing efficient DevOps practices, software development continues to evolve with technology advancements.
Our coverage explores the latest trends, including the adoption of AI-native tools to accelerate app development and security, strategies for managing software supply chain risks, and the growing importance of automation and observability in ensuring quality and robustness. We also delve into how industry leaders and emerging startups are shaping the future by leveraging cloud technologies, generative AI, and agile methodologies to deliver scalable, secure, and smart software solutions.
Readers can gain insights into managing the complexities of modern software development, including addressing cybersecurity challenges, embracing continuous integration and delivery, and navigating the intersection of AI and development workflows. Whether you're a developer, IT manager, or technology enthusiast, our stories offer valuable knowledge on staying current with this fast-moving landscape and leveraging new tools and practices to drive business success.
Kiwi Software Development News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
2degrees posts higher revenue & returns to profit
Annual revenue topped NZD $1.46 billion as integration gains and stronger demand across its divisions helped the telco swing back to profit.
Auckland to host game developers conference after boom
The sector's NZD $1 billion revenue milestone gives the city a stronger case for attracting talent, investors and digital exports.
2degrees returns to pre-tax profit after merger push
The telecoms group's annual revenue climbed 5.5% to USD $1.46 billion as integration costs eased and enterprise wins lifted growth.
OpenAI says Kiwis use ChatGPT to save hours weekly
New Zealand users are saving hours a week with ChatGPT, as the tool is used for work, budgets, health checks and trip planning.
Slack launches code channels for AI software teams
Shared code channels could keep AI-assisted development visible to whole teams, with human sign-off still needed before production releases.
ShadowTech26 brings 1,500 girls into tech workplaces
More than 1,500 New Zealand schoolgirls will get workplace exposure as the tech sector seeks to widen its talent pipeline.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Software Development
Komodor launches agentic operations platform for SRE
AI coding tools shift developers towards review work
Gartner forecasts AI strain on services, costs & jobs
Akto named pioneer in Gartner's AI security quadrant
Tokenmaxxing won't fly in APAC. How to shrink AI spend without limiting security
Featured News
Interview: Cloudera says open-ended AI spending is over
Enterprises are now demanding proof of value and tighter controls as AI budgets face scrutiny over compute costs and deployment choices.
Exclusive: ABBYY says AI build costs will drive buying
Enterprises could cut AI spend by up to 80% by shifting document workflows away from custom builds and into standard platforms.
Datadog targets enterprise risk with AI and automation
Australian enterprises are under pressure to tame AI-driven complexity, compliance risk and rising technology costs as Datadog broadens its platform.
Jamf launches AI Governance to enhance visibility, security
IT teams can now track AI models on Apple fleets to curb data leaks and token spend as businesses wrestle with shadow AI.
Check Point CTO on AI's double-edged sword
AI is shrinking the gap between vulnerability disclosure and real-world exploitation to hours, forcing security teams to adapt fast.
Meet the man behind the Saas-Pocalypse: Emergent's Mukund Jha
The new cash will help Emergent broaden from coding tools into an operating system for small and medium businesses as demand surges.
Future of enterprise software is agentic apps, says Oracle
Oracle is targeting a common blocker to AI adoption by adding governance, human checks and audit trails to its agentic app builder.
Reviews
Expert Columns
SonicWall joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing to find flaws
Why the next breakthrough in AI agents comes down to leadership, not technology
Beyond automation: Why AI is forcing us to rethink how work gets done
Buying more tools won't scale your security ambitions, operational maturity will
A Guide for Procurement Leaders: Why Building Your Own Sourcing AI Isn't Worth the Wait
A strategic blueprint for governing AI-enabled software development
AI does not invent cyber risk, it accelerates it
Why ERP is not just another platform you can rebuild with AI code
AI fluency: A skeptic's guide to the skill that snuck up on product teams
Why organisations in Asia Pacific are rethinking their AI deployment strategies
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Software Development News
OpenAI launches dots, always-on AI agents for work
The new service lets users delegate ongoing work to persistent agents that can act across apps, raising fresh privacy and control questions.
IBM Bob gains self-hosted deployment for enterprise AI
The option lets regulated firms keep source code and sensitive data inside their own infrastructure while using AI for software development.
LocalStack acquires WonderTwin AI to boost local testing
Teams testing software integrations could soon avoid live APIs and shared sandboxes, as LocalStack adds WonderTwin AI's application emulators.
Emergent expands MongoDB partnership for enterprise AI apps
The move lets larger customers keep AI-built apps inside their own MongoDB Atlas environments, easing deployment and governance concerns.
TCS renews Jaguar Formula E deal with AI partnership
The renewed tie-up gives Jaguar TCS Racing more AI support as it heads into Formula E's GEN4 era after winning the 2025/26 teams' title.
HSBC launches HSBCnio for corporate clients in Asia
Corporate treasurers in Asia can now access cash, payments and lending data inside their own workflows as HSBC rolls out HSBCnio across multiple markets.
TrendAI launches autonomous vulnerability discovery on AWS
The service keeps source code inside customers' AWS environments while using human review to cut false positives and verify fixes.
OpenAI adds plugin extensions across ChatGPT & Codex
Developers can now build apps into ChatGPT and Codex, with OpenAI opening the door to sidebar tools, panels and file viewers.
OpenAI launches GPT-6.1 Sol as cheaper coding model
Priced at one-fifth of GPT-6 Astra, the new model is aimed at developers and businesses seeking cheaper coding and automation tools.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Space for team collaboration
Teams can now share projects and documents in ChatGPT, as OpenAI pushes the service deeper into everyday office workflows.
OpenAI launches dots AI assistants for ChatGPT users
The rollout starts with Pro, Business Premium and Enterprise users, as OpenAI aims to let persistent agents handle tasks across 4,000 apps.
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.
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.
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.
Okta adds controls for AI agents amid security push
The controls aim to help firms spot risky agent behaviour, cut off access quickly and reduce lingering credentials as AI use grows.
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.
Check Point & NVIDIA add real-time AI agent safeguards
Firms deploying AI agents may gain extra protection as the new setup can block risky actions before they reach systems, in under 100 milliseconds.
StackHawk launches Wingman to fix AI coding flaws
It aims to help engineers close software flaws before pull requests are opened, as AI coding tools accelerate release cycles and security backlogs grow.
SHI warns firms to prepare for quantum security risks
Businesses may have only a few years to replace ageing encryption before quantum computers make current security methods vulnerable.
Security leaders worry AI agents outpace governance
Many security chiefs expect to curb AI agent use within 18 months as fears grow over unauthorised access and weak audit trails.
Job Moves
Gallagher Security names Josh Arnold Chief Product Lead
eG Innovations names Joanne Bowey to lead New Zealand
Capture The Bug adds US tech leaders for North American push
Paul Littlefair appointed Chair to lead TUANZ strategic future
Kordia appoints Willo Chapman Head of Sales for cyber & cloud
Spectrum appoints Deane Jessep to drive sovereign AI strategy
Ben Gracewood joins Fergus as VP of engineering in Auckland
Avec appoints Alex Gray as new General Manager for NZ
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Lancom names Priscila Bernardes as new CEO after acquisition
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