article thumbnail

IT leaders: What’s the gameplan as tech badly outpaces talent?

CIO

Weve been innovating with AI, ML, and LLMs for years, he says. In a November report by HR consultancy Randstad, based on a survey of 12,000 people and 3 million job profiles, demand for AI skills has increased five-fold between 2023 and 2024. These are also areas where organizations are most willing to use contract talent.

article thumbnail

How genAI is transforming financial services

CIO

By Michael Cullum, VP of Engineering at Bud Financial Generative AI (genAI) is a powerful tool that is transforming the financial industry and empowers financial services professionals. From refining risk decisions to shaping innovative propositions and offering predictive customer service, the potential applications are vast.

article thumbnail

Versa raises $120M for its software-defined networking and security stack

TechCrunch

They came from Juniper Networks, where Apurva Mehta was the CTO and chief architect of the mobility business unit and Kumar Mehta was the VP of engineering. He declined to reveal revenue figures, instead pointing to San Jose-based Versa’s annual contract value, which he says grew 60% over the “past few years.”

Security 193
article thumbnail

Artificial Intelligence Takes Center Stage at the Global Software Architecture Summit 2024

Apiumhub

With a unique focus on integrating Artificial Intelligence into software architecture, the Summit will gather distinguished speakers, each a leading figure in the field with extensive experience. The Global Software Architecture Summit 2024 will occur on October 14, 15, and 16 at the Axa Auditorium in Barcelona.

article thumbnail

Super raises $50M to cover home repairs and maintenance via a subscription model

TechCrunch

CEO Jorey Ramer, who co-founded the company with Ryan Donnelly (VP of engineering), also said that another part of the investment will be used to enhance the AI tech that underpins Super’s service and pricing plans. More on that below. — Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, San Antonio and Washington, D.C.

article thumbnail

TechCrunch+ roundup: SaaS success stats, leveraging ad tech chaos, 2022 layoff trends

TechCrunch

As startups of every size hunt for ways to reduce costs and expand their customer base, the term “burn rate” takes on a new emotional aspect, particularly with regard to hiring consultants. ” Singh explains his four rules to keep product teams aligned with the product vision: Map individual aspirations with product needs.

article thumbnail

20 influential women in software development

Apiumhub

She has over 18 years of experience in software industry as an author, speaker, mentor, consultant, technology leader and developer. Maria Gutierrez is a VP of Engineering and an excellent example of Scotland’s commitment to employing women in the STEM sector. Strong engineering professional with a Master of Science (M.Sc.)