Web Development stories
Web Development is responsible for creating the millions of websites and webpages comprising the
internet. These pages can be as simple as basic text, or as complex as web applications which are
complete programs in their own right. Web developer skills include programming, as well as elements of
design and content production. Web Development often involves integration with multiple data
sources, other internal and external software systems, and knowledge of the workings of the internet.
Notitia & Rod Jager form Tasmanian data partnership
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Notitia partners with Rod Jager Consulting to establish a formal Tasmanian base, expanding data and digital transformation services statewide.
Legal Brokers launches iDWallet app for UK ID checks
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Legal Brokers launches iDWallet app in the UK, promising faster biometric ID checks as sectors face tougher anti-money laundering demands.
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Ultamation hires Pixel Kicks for new digital platform
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Ultamation taps Manchester digital agency Pixel Kicks to build a unified WordPress and WooCommerce platform for its growing software services.
OpenAI launches GPT-5.3-Codex as faster coding agent
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OpenAI unveils GPT-5.3-Codex, a faster coding agent that extends Codex into a supervised, general computer-use and cybersecurity tool.
Agencies embrace AI to boost efficiency but fear ‘slop’
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Agencies rush to adopt AI to boost efficiency and margins by 2026, yet many fear churning out low-quality ‘slop’ that could erode trust.
Umbraco debuts Compose for GraphQL-first data integration
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Umbraco launches Compose, a GraphQL-first SaaS to standardise data flows across composable digital experience and eCommerce stacks.
AliveNow crafts interactive ‘Born To Trade’ hub
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AliveNow builds interactive ‘Born To Trade’ hub for FYERS, blending personalised videos and a daily quiz to drive repeat trader engagement.
Cloudflare buys Astro framework, pledges open future
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Cloudflare snaps up the Astro web framework, vowing to keep it open source while tying it closer to its performance and developer platform.
Organisations face widening skills gap for AI roles
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Over half of firms cannot hire the data and AI talent they need, with mid-sized businesses and industrial sectors hit hardest, Emergn warns.
Yext predicts AI will redefine online discovery by 2026
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Yext predicts AI will overhaul online discovery by 2026, as trust in AI search grows and brands race to be chosen by algorithms.
Canva backs ‘Imperfect by Design’ trend in 2026 report
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Canva’s 2026 trends report hails ‘Imperfect by Design’ as creators embrace lo-fi, DIY looks while keeping AI as an essential partner.
Widdop launches first Softies direct-to-consumer site
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Widdop launches its first direct-to-consumer eCommerce site for Softies plush toys, marking a major digital shift for the 140-year-old brand.
Name.com extends domain tools to Netlify, Vercel, more
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Name.com expands its domain API into Bolt, Netlify, Replit and Vercel, letting developers register custom domains inside their tools.
Umbraco opens Melbourne office & appoints APAC head
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Umbraco opens Melbourne hub and names Emmanuel Tissera Head of APAC to drive expansion across Australia, New Zealand and Asia-Pacific.
PushON marks 20 years with rapid growth & AI focus
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Manchester agency PushON marks 20 years with 40% revenue growth, tripled scale and fresh AI-driven, international eCommerce ambitions.
IDHL launches AI incubator backed by GBP £1.5 million
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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IDHL launches IDHL Labs, a group-wide AI incubator backed by GBP £1.5 million to fast-track automation, tooling and data-driven services.
Sarah Jane Peterschlingmann to lead ACS Queensland
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Sarah-Jane Peterschlingmann has been elected ACS Queensland chair for 2026/2027, the branch’s first woman leader in 15 years.
Ecommpay gains full DAC approval for accessible site
Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Ecommpay secures full Digital Accessibility Centre approval as its redesigned website and product pages meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards.
Progress unveils agentic AI UI tools for Telerik, Kendo
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Progress launches agentic AI tools in Telerik and Kendo UI to auto-generate production-ready screens and boost developer productivity.
Half of UK IT websites ‘fail’ basic accessibility tests
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Nearly half of UK IT websites fail basic accessibility checks, new research warns, risking exclusion of disabled users and lost sales.