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The Hidden Cost of Code: How to Build Energy-Efficient CI/CD Pipelines
You will not find a smokestack on any CI/CD pipeline, nor a carbon meter in the corner of your screen to pass quiet judgment on the build. Yet the energy use is no less real. Every server running a test suite, every virtual machine at work on some compilation, every container image that is stored is an electricity consumer. Multiply that by the thousands of pipelines a development team puts through the system in a month and the costs mount up.
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News: Windows 11 26H2 Focuses on Productivity and Security
Microsoft is preparing the next major update to Windows 11, version 26H2, with a strong emphasis on productivity, security, and system management rather than major visual redesigns. The update introduces practical improvements, including greater taskbar customization, a refined Start menu, enhanced Windows Update controls, and a new Administrator Protection feature designed to reduce the risks associated with elevated user privileges.
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Emergent Raises $70 Million to Expand No-Code Software Development for Businesses
Emergent has raised $70 million in new funding as it looks to accelerate the adoption of no-code software development across enterprise and mid-market organizations. The investment underscores growing demand for platforms that allow non-technical users to build, deploy, and scale applications without writing traditional code.
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Observability Without Servers: Debugging the Invisible in Serverless and Edge Environments
When one of your developers would jump out of his well worn chair, hand grabbing his hair and screaming “The server is down!!” - it meant exactly one thing: a very real, very physical machine was catching on fire in a rack somewhere, waiting for an engineer to put out the flames and bring it back to life. You could kick it, reboot it, or bribe it with a fresh config file. But in the serverless era, that comforting ritual has vanished. Now it’s less “find the broken server” and more “solve the my…
Read moreAutomating Compliance in the CI/CD Pipeline: How DevSecOps Teams Accelerate Delivery Without Sacrificing Security
Forward-thinking organizations are solving this problem by shifting compliance left and embedding it directly into the CI/CD pipeline. The result is a model where security and compliance are not checkpoints at the end, but continuous, automated processes that run alongside development. The question on everyone’s mind is - How can DevSecOps teams automate compliance within CI/CD pipelines, enabling continuous validation, faster delivery, and stronger security outcomes?
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From Cloud Waste to Climate-Smart: Sustainability in DevOps
In theory, the cloud is sleek, elastic, and endlessly efficient. In practice, it often behaves more like a garage stuffed with forgotten boxes labeled “might need later.”…
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Human-Centered Design for AI is About Making the Invisible… Visible
Consider a scenario where someone fires up an AI business tool and puts in a straightforward query: “Why did we see a drop in sales last month?” Within seconds the system starts processing and computing, you can almost image the computer chips glowing with electricity as the system processes your request; and then it responds with a nicely put together response and an explanation that has all the right confidence to it.
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NEWS: Chrome Moves to Two‑Week Release Cycle as AI Reshapes Browser Security
Google has officially accelerated Chrome’s release schedule, shifting from a four‑week cycle to updates every two weeks—a significant change the company says is necessary as artificial intelligence transforms both software development and cybersecurity. The new cadence began this week with the rollout of Chrome version 153 across desktop and mobile platforms.
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NEWS: Anthropic Researcher Resigns, Citing Fears of “Out‑of‑Control” AI Development
A growing wave of concern inside leading artificial‑intelligence laboratories intensified this week after an Anthropic researcher announced he is leaving the industry, warning that companies are accelerating toward self‑improving AI systems that could slip beyond human control. The departure has become a flashpoint in an already tense debate over how quickly the sector is advancing and whether existing safety practices are sufficient.
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Red Teaming Meets Chaos Engineering: A Modern Approach to Cyber Resilience
Discover how security chaos engineering combines red teaming and automated failure injection to strengthen cyber resilience and test real-world defenses.
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A Practical Guide to Zero Trust Security: When Firewalls Aren't Enough
So what did Network Security and large office buildings have in common? Well, there was a big front door, a security man and his badge scanner. Once you made it in pass security, you were free to go where you pleased. The break room, the server closet – no one put a hand on your shoulder to ask what you were doing. For thirty years or so, that was also the way of most corporate network security setups. It was fine, until it wasn’t.
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News: Offensive Security Takes Center Stage at WOOT ’26
Cybersecurity is often described as a battle between attackers and defenders. At WOOT ’26, the focus is more specifically on understanding what happens when researchers think like the attackers. The 20th USENIX Workshop on Offensive Technologies takes place August 10–11, 2026, in Baltimore, Maryland. The event brings together academic researchers, independent hackers and industry professionals to examine new attack techniques, offensive security tools and emerging vulnerabilities…
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Balancing Speed and Stability: When to Refactor and When to Ship
here is a characteristic in the heart of a critical software application that any developer would recognise as a mess. That characteristic, or clue - is that the application has been “temporary” for three years, and while it works; no one has much affection for it. The options are plain: put some order into it or let it be. Then comes the question from the business side that developers tend to avoid: “Can we just ship it?”…
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NEWS: Microsoft Expands GitHub Copilot Capabilities to Streamline Enterprise Software Development
Microsoft has announced a significant expansion of its GitHub Copilot platform, introducing new enterprise-focused capabilities aimed at improving developer productivity and code quality. The update reflects Microsoft’s continued investment in AI-assisted software development tools as demand grows across large organizations.
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NEWS: Amazon Introduces New AWS Features to Simplify Serverless Application Development
Amazon Web Services has unveiled a new set of features designed to simplify serverless application development, reinforcing its position as a leader in cloud-native infrastructure. The updates focus on improving developer experience, observability, and performance across serverless workloads.
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Revamping Your Marketing For Growth - And the Strategies to Get There
In today’s competitive landscape, marketing is no longer just about selling; it’s about building a brand, creating lasting relationships, and staying ahead of the curve. While traditional marketing tactics may have served your business well…
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E-commerce Web Strategies for Starting an E-commerce Business
It is hard to believe, but the art of shopping on-line started over 40 years ago, with the introduction of early technology like Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and teleshopping in the 1970s paving the way for the modern-day E-commerce store and our accompanying empty wallets.
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Mastering Website Traffic Conversion: A Strategic Approach
Your dream website will make you billions and you already know how you want it to look like, but having the most beautiful website in the world will not make you a Billionaire.
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Technology and Business Rundown Episode #73 How Software Development is Changing & How Developers can Stay Relevant
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming software development, automating tasks that once consumed hours of a developer's time and is fundamentally changing how software is designed, built, tested, and maintained. So how are developers going to save their jobs from AI? In this podcast Dave Erickson and his technically savvy co-host Botond Seres are going to explore how software development is evolving in the age of AI; and how technology professionals can adapt in order to remain relevant with our guest James Edgell, Founder of SoftEXIT.
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Technology & Business Rundown Podcast #71 AI Governance, Global Risk & the Leadership Required
Everyone is talking about the breakthroughs and opportunities that AI is bringing to business - but far fewer are talking about the governance vacuum surrounding it and the threats it can pose. Welcome to the ScreamingBox Technology and Business Rundown podcast. In this podcast, Botond Seres and Dave Erickson, are going to explore how AI is reshaping global risk, governance, and responsibility - with Helena Hörnebrant, a visionary leader in secure, data-driven digital transformation.
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Technology & Business Rundown Podcast #70 AI Speech Technologies for Business Productivity
You’re worried that using AI Speech-To-Text for your business will make your communication feel robotic and it will be full of errors - “No! I ordered 10 cats, not 10 Bats!” The reality is that AI is quietly transforming many human‑facing - AND - communication - orientated parts - of many businesses.
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Upoming Event HashiConf at IBM TechXchange 2026
HashiConf at IBM TechXchange brings together developers, DevOps professionals, cloud engineers, security teams, and IT leaders for a hands-on look at modern infrastructure and cloud management. Now part of IBM TechXchange, the event focuses on technologies and practices that help organizations build, secure, automate, and manage infrastructure across increasingly complex cloud and hybrid environments.
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Upcoming Event TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 brings together more than 10,000 founders, investors, technology leaders, & startup operators for three days focused on the technologies & ideas shaping the future. The event features 200+ sessions, six stages, with… sbox.bz/techcrunchdisrupt…
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Disney Data & Analytics Conference (DDAC) 2026
The Disney Data & Analytics Conference (DDAC) brings together business leaders, analysts, data scientists, and technology professionals who use data to solve real-world business challenges. The event explores how organizations can turn information into meaningful insights, improve decision-making, and discover new opportunities. Attendees come from a variety of industries and disciplines, including data science, business analytics, forecasting, marketing, finance, and technology.
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Technology and Business Rundown Episode #73 How Software Development is Changing & How Developers can Stay Relevant
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming software development, automating tasks that once consumed hours of a developer's time and is fundamentally changing how software is designed, built, tested, and maintained. So how are developers going to save their jobs from AI? In this podcast Dave Erickson and his technically savvy co-host Botond Seres are going to explore how software development is evolving in the age of AI; and how technology professionals can adapt in order to remain relevant with our guest James Edgell, Founder of SoftEXIT.
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Technology leaders are under growing pressure to modernize their businesses while keeping systems secure, employees productive, and budgets under control. Microsoft Ignite 2026 aims to help organizations navigate these competing priorities by bringing together developers, IT professionals, security specialists, business leaders, and technology partners.
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Software development moves quickly. One year, a particular architecture is considered cutting-edge; the next, engineering teams are busy figuring out how to maintain it without losing sleep. For developers and technology leaders who want to separate practical innovation from industry hype, QCon San Francisco 2026 offers an opportunity to learn directly from professionals building and operating modern software systems.
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Ahold Delhaize, parent company of major U.S. grocery chains including Food Lion, Stop & Shop, Giant Food, Hannaford, and The Giant Company, experienced a cybersecurity incident that disrupted online services and impacted some employee systems. While stores remained open, the event highlights the importance of incident response planning, operational resilience, and business continuity strategies to minimize disruption during cyber-related outages.
Read moreNEWS: GitLab Patches Critical Vulnerability That Could Expose Servers to Remote Attacks
GitLab has released urgent security updates to address CVE-2026-97229, a critical remote code execution vulnerability affecting Community Edition and Enterprise Edition servers. The flaw impacts self-managed GitLab installations and could expose source code, CI/CD pipelines, and connected infrastructure. Organizations are advised to upgrade immediately, review security controls, and maintain regular patching to protect software development environments from cyber threats.
Read moreBalancing Speed and Stability: When to Refactor and When to Ship
here is a characteristic in the heart of a critical software application that any developer would recognise as a mess. That characteristic, or clue - is that the application has been “temporary” for three years, and while it works; no one has much affection for it. The options are plain: put some order into it or let it be. Then comes the question from the business side that developers tend to avoid: “Can we just ship it?”…
Read moreUpoming Event HashiConf at IBM TechXchange 2026
HashiConf at IBM TechXchange brings together developers, DevOps professionals, cloud engineers, security teams, and IT leaders for a hands-on look at modern infrastructure and cloud management. Now part of IBM TechXchange, the event focuses on technologies and practices that help organizations build, secure, automate, and manage infrastructure across increasingly complex cloud and hybrid environments.
Read moreHuman-Centered Design for AI is About Making the Invisible… Visible
Consider a scenario where someone fires up an AI business tool and puts in a straightforward query: “Why did we see a drop in sales last month?” Within seconds the system starts processing and computing, you can almost image the computer chips glowing with electricity as the system processes your request; and then it responds with a nicely put together response and an explanation that has all the right confidence to it.
Read moreTechnology & Business Rundown Podcast #71 AI Governance, Global Risk & the Leadership Required
Everyone is talking about the breakthroughs and opportunities that AI is bringing to business - but far fewer are talking about the governance vacuum surrounding it and the threats it can pose. Welcome to the ScreamingBox Technology and Business Rundown podcast. In this podcast, Botond Seres and Dave Erickson, are going to explore how AI is reshaping global risk, governance, and responsibility - with Helena Hörnebrant, a visionary leader in secure, data-driven digital transformation.
Read moreUpcoming Event TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 brings together more than 10,000 founders, investors, technology leaders, & startup operators for three days focused on the technologies & ideas shaping the future. The event features 200+ sessions, six stages, with… sbox.bz/techcrunchdisrupt…
Read moreDisney Data & Analytics Conference (DDAC) 2026
The Disney Data & Analytics Conference (DDAC) brings together business leaders, analysts, data scientists, and technology professionals who use data to solve real-world business challenges. The event explores how organizations can turn information into meaningful insights, improve decision-making, and discover new opportunities. Attendees come from a variety of industries and disciplines, including data science, business analytics, forecasting, marketing, finance, and technology.
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