Press Coverage

Software Is Getting Faster, Are We There Yet?

Are we there yet? It’s an old saying normally confined to car journeys, cross-country hikes and other trips that don’t ever seem to throw up their final destination; but it may also soon become a more common expression in the software application development arena. Largely this is because enterprise organizations want more software apps and they want them to run faster and be delivered faster.

Progress WhatsUp Gold 2023.0 Provides Organizations With Better Insight Into Their IT Infrastructure

Progress, the provider of application development and infrastructure software, has announced the release of Progress WhatsUp Gold 2023.0, its IT infrastructure monitoring software. Progress expands the powerful, built-in infrastructure discovery and monitoring power of WhatsUp Gold IT infrastructure monitoring system to provide wider access to network data across the organization, helping NetOps establish clearer, faster communications and reinforcing the value of IT.​

Women in Engineering Day 2023: Building bridges and reaching new heights

2023 marks the tenth year of Women in Engineering Day – an annual day to honor and raise the profiles of women in the field of engineering.

APM: The symbiotic relationship between network and end user experience

When it comes to IT infrastructure, end users tend to focus on what they can see in front of them - all that matters is how the applications and software perform. Users’ are increasingly intolerant of poor application performance. According to research by Cisco AppDynamics, 60% of customers blame the application or brand when performance issues happen. It’s therefore vital that organisations prioritise performance and overall user experience above all else.

Data Bias in AI – Can We Beat Evolution Using Technology?

Is there data bias in your business? Recent research indicates that 65% of business and IT executives believe there is currently data bias in their organization, 13% of businesses are currently addressing data bias, and 78% believe data bias will become a bigger concern as AI/ML use increases. What this indicates is that businesses and organizations simultaneously worry while at the same time seeking a path forward to solve these data bias issues.

Beyond the App: Why NPM is Key to Unlocking User Satisfaction

Applications are crucial to the success of every modern business. Whether it’s an online store that grinds to a halt when its website is down or a hospital where doctors need to access digitized patient records before conducting surgery, organizations rely on applications to function. However, when users report slow application response times or outages occur, this can have a paralyzing effect on the entire organization.

Progress launches new releases to help developers build digital experiences

Progress has launched the R2 2023 release of Progress Telerik and Progress Kendo UI, the .NET and JavaScript UI libraries and tools for app development.

Progress Announces R2 2023 Release of Telerik and Kendo UI

Progress announced the R2 2023 release of Progress Telerik and Progress Kendo UI — .NET and JavaScript UI libraries and tools for app development. With the new release, Progress helps developers address the modern digital requirements enterprises face when providing the best possible employee and customer experience.

How AI is revolutionizing developer experience

Seems like generative AI is seeping into every aspect of work, including developer and customer experience. Is that a good thing?

According to a Mckinsey survey, 71% of consumers expect companies to deliver personalized interactions and 76% get frustrated when this doesn’t happen.

How Companies Can Support Women After a Leave of Absence

Despite the efforts of inclusivity and diversity programs and times of recognition like International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, women are still a minority in the technology industry — particularly in management roles. This unfortunate trend cannot continue, especially since research shows women in top management make companies more successful in the long term. While there are many programs established to encourage young women and girls to get involved in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs, there is still plenty of room for businesses to support women in their career progression.

Unlocking DevSecOps’ Potential Challenges, Successes, Future

It has been more than 15 years since DevOps emerged on the technology landscape, promising to revolutionize team collaboration and streamline development processes. While some people now say Platform Engineering is the one true way forward, DevOps scope widened to include security, giving rise to DevSecOps, which remains influential. Unfortunately, even as the need for coding and operational security grows, a Progress study has found that many organizations have struggled to implement DevSecOps.

Why You Should Add an Inclusion and Diversity Program Manager to Your Bench in 2023

We’ve heard a lot about companies’ growing interest in hiring chief inclusion and diversity officers (CIDOs). CIDOs are allocating budgets, mapping out goals, and building programs for inclusion and diversity (I&D) that will impact all employees. 

2023 VIEW FROM THE TOP: Progress

In 2023, it’s no surprise that how an organization uses data is what sets it apart from its competition. Yet, as data volumes increase and more data becomes available from even more sources, many organizations are struggling to manage it all—including the ability to connect data efficiently. This is where Progress DataDirect can help.

Valuing Multilingual Employees

Communication and connection are at the core of being human. Interacting with others and the world around us is critical not only for collaboration and progress but also for inclusion and belonging.

Modernize properly; Progress exec explains how to achieve success in digital transformation

Global software company Progress says technology is evolving at a phenomenal rate, but you can modernize without locking yourself again and again into old ways. EVP and GM for Progress’ application and data platform division, John Ainsworth visited Australia and spoke to iTWire on how his organization can help businesses of all-size develop, deploy, and manage high-impact applications.

Why Chief Diversity Officers Must Lean In More On AI Data Bias

The primary role of a CDO is to promote and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion within an organization. They work to create a more inclusive environment by implementing strategies, policies, and programs that foster diversity and equality. 

The urgent need for a national framework to combat data bias in India

In today’s world, we are surrounded by a variety of artificial intelligence (AI) tools that have made our lives easier and more efficient. From ordering groceries online to automating business processes, these tools have become an integral part of our daily routine. The global adoption rate of AI has steadily increased to 35 per cent, a four-point rise from 2021. However, as we continue to embrace these technologies, it is crucial to examine their potential impact on the society, economy and job market. 

How AI ethics is coming to the fore with generative AI

The hype around generative artificial intelligence (AI) models such as ChatGPT and other large language models has put ethical considerations surrounding their use to the fore, such as copyright issues, reducing harm from misinformation and potential biases in AI models.

Are you ready for the AI tsunami?

Due to the success of ChatGPT and the media coverage it’s received, AI is currently receiving a lot of attention. This is starting to generate a tsunami of new AI solutions and apps which are flooding the CX and digital marketplace. But how many of these solutions and applications will truly provide value versus how many are just riding the wave of hype surrounding Generative AI? 

The State Of Low-Code In 2023

Low-code rose up. Throughout the last decade, the software industry has witnessed the hugely impactful growth of low-code technologies designed to provide software application development engineers with accelerators and automations to make their lives easier.