VMware Welcomes Estranged Sibling Pivotal Back Home
Forrester IT
AUGUST 23, 2019
On August 22, 2019, VMware announced that it will acquire sister company Pivotal Software, vendor of a widely used cloud development platform, Pivotal Cloud Foundry.
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Amazon expanding ‘upskill’ training for software developer roles to workers outside of company
GeekWire
APRIL 13, 2021
Amazon announced Tuesday that it is expanding one of its so-called “upskilling” programs to people outside of the company who are interested in acquiring training for roles in software engineering. workforce in July 2019, committing at the time to a five-year initiative called “Upskilling 2025.”
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Facebook ordered to pay $4.7M to Italian developer over copycat feature
The Verge
JANUARY 6, 2021
million) in damages to an Italian developer over the social network’s “Nearby” feature. Reuters reports that the Milan-based appeals court upheld a 2019 ruling saying Facebook had copied the feature from developer Business Competence’s Faround app. Facebook has been ordered to pay €3.83 million (around $4.72
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How to hire a software developer in a candidate-driven market
Hacker Earth
AUGUST 7, 2019
Here are some of the major learnings from the webinar which will surely help you find and hire that developer you have always been looking for. What is the developer talent market really like? According to recent studies, the unemployment rate for software engineers in the US stands at an all-time low of 1.3%.
How to hire a software developer in a candidate-driven market
Hacker Earth
AUGUST 7, 2019
Here are some of the major learnings from the webinar which will surely help you find and hire that developer you have always been looking for. What is the developer talent market really like? According to recent studies, the unemployment rate for software engineers in the US stands at an all-time low of 1.3%.
Ada Developers Academy going independent in hopes of expanding its tech diversity impact
GeekWire
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Ada Developers Academy graduates at a graduation event Jan. Ada Developers Academy , the Seattle-based tuition-free software development boot camp for women and underrepresented sexual, gender and racial minorities, is spinning out from its parent organization and going independent. Jenny Crooks Photo).
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Diversity-focused school Ada Developers Academy cuts 45% of staff amid tech industry hiring pullback
GeekWire
MAY 24, 2023
Ada Developers Academy graduates at a graduation event on Jan. Jenny Crooks Photo) Ada Developers Academy , the Seattle-based tuition-free software development boot camp for women and underrepresented sexual, gender and racial minorities, laid off 45% of its workforce, the nonprofit confirmed to GeekWire Wednesday.
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Amazon says Sidewalk reaches 90% of U.S. population, as it opens network to developers
GeekWire
MARCH 28, 2023
Amazon made the coverage announcement Tuesday as it opened Sidewalk to developers to test, create, and adapt devices for the network, taking advantage of development kits and tools from its silicon partners. Up to this point, devices on the network have been developed by Amazon and selected partners such as Tile.
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Ada Developers Academy ‘significantly’ reduces headcount, pauses admissions, names interim CEO
GeekWire
AUGUST 30, 2023
Ada Developers Academy graduates at a graduation event on Jan. The organization previously said a lack of internships for its students was due to decreased demand for software development talent. Shawna Young, inerim CEO at Ada Developers Academy. ” Sato became CEO in December 2019.
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Amazon gives developers access to Alexa device home screens, aiming to revitalize market for skills
GeekWire
JULY 21, 2021
Alexa users will be able to access content from third-party skills on the Echo Show home screen later this year, under a new developer feature announced by Amazon today. In addition, Amazon will let developers promote their skills in the regular rotation of content on the Echo Show home screen, using a tool called Featured Skill Cards.
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Growth of SAAS Trends in 2019
Galido
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Information Technology Blog - - Growth of SAAS Trends in 2019 - Information Technology Blog. Most companies in major software development services will be dealing with ten or more competitors in their space. The number of software products has exploded in the last decade, giving consumers hundreds of services to choose from.
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Microsoft adapts OpenAI’s GPT-3 natural language technology to automatically write code
GeekWire
MAY 25, 2021
Microsoft invested $1 billion in OpenAI in 2019. “The code writes itself,” said Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, announcing the news in a recorded keynote address to open the company’s Build developer conference. The feature is called Power Apps Ideas.
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Seattle startup Parse Biosciences acquires data analysis software company Biomage
GeekWire
JANUARY 16, 2024
a Seattle biotech startup developing single-cell sequencing products, announced the acquisition of Biomage , a Scotland-based software developer for single-cell RNA data analysis. Biomage CEO Adam Kurkiewicz , who helped launch the company in 2019, is now head of bioinformatics at Parse Biosciences. Parse Biosciences.
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StarCIO Report: Digital Survey 2019
Social, Agile and Transformation
DECEMBER 2, 2019
Several weeks ago, I wrote the article on CIO.com, 5 outdated technology practices that doom digital transformations where I dated several technology practices and suggested others that were replacing them.
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Apple heads into developer conference under more scrutiny than ever
The Verge
JUNE 6, 2021
On Monday, the company will hold its annual Worldwide Developers Conference ( WWDC 2021 ) during one of the most fraught moments for developer relations in Apple history. Developers have known or suspected these things for years, and at first, online reactions seemed muted. We treat every developer the same.”
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Tech Blogs – Best Must Read Tech Resources 2019
Galido
MAY 1, 2019
Information Technology Blog - - Tech Blogs – Best Must Read Tech Resources 2019 - Information Technology Blog. It involves advances in computer technology, machinery, and equipment developed from the application of scientific knowledge and a branch of knowledge dealing with engineering or applied sciences. General Tech Blogs.
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Rescheduling the Playdate: Portland startup sets 2021 release for unique handheld game device
GeekWire
NOVEMBER 1, 2020
Panic has announced new plans for the debut of its retro-styled, Pacific Northwest-developed portable gaming device, the Playdate, after COVID-related shutdowns forced the company to abandon its original 2020 release date. ” What’s more interesting is Panic’s emphasis on home development. (Source: Playdate press kit).
Best IT and Tech Blogs – Must Read Information Technology Resources 2019
Galido
MARCH 19, 2019
Information Technology Blog - - Best IT and Tech Blogs – Must Read Information Technology Resources 2019 - Information Technology Blog. Below are some of our General Information Technology Blog picks for 2019. It focuses on all of the latest developments in Google’s security world. Google Online Security Blog.
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Microsoft Word gets ChatGPT integration with new ‘Ghostwriter’ third-party add-in
GeekWire
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Ghostwriter is the creation of Patrick Husting , a Seattle-area business leader, serial entrepreneur, and software developer who worked in Microsoft’s consulting business in the late 1990s. He makes software through his Creative Data Studios one-person development shop. Photo courtesy Patrick Husting).
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Best Tech Blogs – Must Read Tech Resources 2019
Galido
MARCH 22, 2019
Information Technology Blog - - Best Tech Blogs – Must Read Tech Resources 2019 - Information Technology Blog. It involves advances in computer technology, machinery, and equipment developed from the application of scientific knowledge and a branch of knowledge dealing with engineering or applied sciences. General Tech Blogs.
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Amazon adding more space east of Seattle in Redmond for 800 new AWS jobs, Project Kuiper lab
GeekWire
JUNE 29, 2021
Amazon said in a blog post that more than 800 new AWS jobs — including software developers, UX designers, and technical program managers — will be located at Redmond Town Center. Amazon previously announced its Project Kuiper plans for Redmond in December 2019. The majority of that growth has been centered on Bellevue, Wash.
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Former Pivotal Software colleagues raise $4.7M for Seattle code remediation startup Moderne
GeekWire
JUNE 23, 2021
million for its software that helps developers save time by automating code migration and fixes. The Seattle-based company was founded by Olga Kundzich and Jonathan Schneider , former colleagues at Pivotal Software, which was acquired by VMware in 2019. New funding: Moderne landed $4.7
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5 questions CIOs must ask after Southwest Airlines’ failure
CIO Business Intelligence
JANUARY 4, 2023
billion in stock buybacks between 2017 and 2019. Does your organization have the culture to support software development? Developing and maintaining proprietary software and customizations entails an ongoing commitment to talent development, product management disciplines, and DevOps practices.
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2020 Book Reads: Agile, Innovation, and Transformation
Social, Agile and Transformation
JANUARY 11, 2021
My top books from 2019 included reads about transformation, including The Ride of a Lifetime and The Technology Fallacy, books for entrepreneurs such as Lost and Founder and Inspired, and AI books such as AI Superpowers. For the second year in a row, I share with you all the books that I read as part of my GoodReads challenge.
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DataRobot lands $300M and acquires Seattle machine learning startup Algorithmia
GeekWire
JULY 27, 2021
Algorithmia originally built a marketplace for machine-learning algorithms that companies could find and insert into their applications, but later shifted to helping companies implement those algorithms into their software-development process , which is difficult for startups and enterprises new to machine learning.
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Founded by Blue Origin veterans, Starfish Space raises $7M for satellite servicing tug
GeekWire
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
-based Starfish Space says it’s raised $7 million to boost its drive to develop a space tug capable of moving objects into different orbits — or sending them down through the atmosphere for safe disposal. million contract will go toward advancing the Cephalopod software development effort. Starfish’s $1.7
Seattle-based health software company Valant sold to another private equity firm
GeekWire
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Valant Medical Solutions , a Seattle startup that develops software to help behavioral health practitioners manage billing and electronic medical records at their offices, has been sold to Resurgens Technology Partners , a private equity firm based in Atlanta. Terms of the deal were not disclosed on Monday. The startup has raised $26.3
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PlayStation 5 still on track for holiday 2020 release, says Sony
The Verge
MAY 12, 2020
The company made the announcement as part of its fiscal 2019 earnings release today, where it also reported 14 percent lower gaming revenue year-on-year. Sony put the decline down to lower hardware and software sales, highlighting the importance of the upcoming PS5.
Tech Moves: Flexe hires Amazon biometrics leader; Fresh Chalk founder departs; and more
GeekWire
DECEMBER 9, 2021
Pearce co-founded Fresh Chalk , a service to find local professionals through friend recommendations, in 2019. “I joined GoDaddy to serve entrepreneurs on a larger scale, while also leveraging my experience building and selling software.” He joined the cloud-based IT management company in 2019 as VP of engineering.
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Microsoft Teams hits 115M users — here’s why Satya Nadella is excited about the platform
GeekWire
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Nov 2019: 20 million users. Jul 2019: 13 million users. Teams has an advantage over competitors because it is offered as a component of the Microsoft 365 subscription plans that include the company’s widely used Office productivity software. Daily users of Microsoft Teams: Oct 2020: 115 million users. Apr 2020: 75 million users.
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Top Tech Websites 2019
Galido
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Information Technology Blog - - Top Tech Websites 2019 - Information Technology Blog. It involves advances in computer technology, machinery, and equipment developed from the application of scientific knowledge and a branch of knowledge dealing with engineering or applied sciences. Technology is constantly changing. Dark Reading.
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Cydia sues Apple alleging its App Store has a monopoly
The Verge
DECEMBER 10, 2020
Software developer Jay Freeman launched Cydia in 2007, before Apple had established the App Store. After the launch of the App Store, Cydia became a way for users to install apps, tweaks, and software that hadn’t been approved by Apple. Cydia shut down new purchases in 2018.
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ChatGPT coming to Azure: New integration shows how Microsoft will leverage OpenAI partnership
GeekWire
JANUARY 17, 2023
The service is designed for business and developers using Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform to integrate OpenAI technologies into their applications. It’s part of a broader partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI that started with a $1 billion investment by Microsoft in the San Francisco-based artificial intelligence lab in 2019.
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Google is re-adding a Calendar app to Android Auto so you can see how to get to your next appointment
The Verge
AUGUST 11, 2020
Google previously removed the Calendar app from its last redesign in 2019 , replacing it with a button that simply read your appointments out loud using the Google Assistant instead of showing you anything on the screen. Apple introduced a similar calendar feature in 2019. Google has not said how those apps will be distributed.
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The Future of Website Design in 2020: Everything Startups Need to Know
Galido
MARCH 2, 2020
When you think about web design and development in the year 2020, it is not locked behind your computer screen. This all has happened due to the Digital Transformation of web design & development. Now have a look at top web design and development trends that will rule in 2020: The Mixed Reality.
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Microsoft looks to tighten ties with OpenAI through potential $10B investment and new integrations
GeekWire
JANUARY 10, 2023
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman at the Microsoft campus on July 15, 2019. Microsoft, which previously invested $1 billion in OpenAI in 2019 , would end up with a 49% stake in the San Francisco-based company, Semafor reported. Photo by Scott Eklund/Red Box Pictures for Microsoft).
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Android 10 is coming to the six-year-old Fairphone 2
The Verge
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
Alongside it, the company also plans to start beta testing an Android 11 update for the 2019 Fairphone 3 and 2020 Fairphone 3 Plus. Together with help from Indian software developer Bharath Ravi Prakash, Fairphone says the Fairphone 2’s Android 10 update took just 10 months to develop, compared to 18 months for Android 9.
Led by former DoD digital chief and backed by ex-Google CEO, Rebellion Defense opens Seattle hub
GeekWire
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
He departed in 2019 to launch Rebellion Defense. Rebellion develops machine learning and AI products related to data analysis, cybersecurity, and communications. “We know how to build software that scales, and we know how to do it the right way with a pricing model that goes against that convention,” Shobe said.
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Seattle startup MotherDuck raises $52.5M at a $400M valuation to fuel DuckDB analytics platform
GeekWire
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
The startup sells to existing DuckDB users, data analysts and software developers. DuckDB was co-created in 2019 by researchers Hannes Mühleisen and Mark Raasveldt at the CWI in the Netherlands.
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Tech Moves: Eliem CEO out amid layoffs; Rokt taps Amazon vet to lead new Seattle office; and more
GeekWire
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
billion in 2019. — Amazon veteran John Walzer is now vice president of engineering at New York City-based Rokt , and will lead a new Seattle development center for the e-commerce company. Walzer spent more than ten years at Amazon, most recently as a senior software development manager. The company had $123.6
VW will start testing its Argo AI-powered self-driving vans in Germany this summer
The Verge
MAY 12, 2021
The German automaker’s electric ID Buzz vans will use hardware and software developed by Argo AI, a Pittsburgh-based startup that is backed by Ford and VW. The aim is to launch a commercial delivery and micro-transit service in Germany by 2025. That work has already started.
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Startup advice: How and why to build a diverse engineering team
GeekWire
MARCH 14, 2021
According to Gartner (2019), diverse teams are 12% more productive than homogenous teams and this is something I have seen from my own experience. The primary job opportunities for software developers in that region were in finance. Our first five developers were skateboarders and punk rockers.
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How this sales startup is using GPT-3 tech to boost lead qualification
GeekWire
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Seattle entrepreneur and software developer Patrick Husting recently introduced Ghostwriter , a Word add-on that produces a story from user input. Outreach became a unicorn in 2019 when it raised $114 million. The startup aims to achieve profitability by the end of the year, Medina said.
Sandbox AQ is Alphabet’s new bet on the future of quantum cryptography
CIO Business Intelligence
MARCH 22, 2022
The first is the creation of post-quantum cryptosystems and related privacy-enhancing technologies, in an attempt to keep data secure should quantum computing develop to the point of rendering today’s encryption techniques obsolete. The company is starting life with two major research objectives. Crypto customers.
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