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Codacy nabs $15M to improve code reviews with automation

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Code review is a key step during the software development process — it’s when people check a program by viewing and reading parts of the source code. But despite its importance, not all developers are pleased with the way traditional code reviews work. To date, Codacy has raised $28 million.

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Simple sabotage for software

Erik Bernhardsson

When possible, refer all matters to committees for “further study and consideration” Attempt to make committees as large as possible — never less than five. Leverage any production issue as a reason to “pull the brakes” Introduce very complex processes for code change and common workflows.

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How PwC and SAP are doing right by helping clients unlock ESG value

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Creating value with Environmental Social and Governance A McKinsey study reveals 5 ways that ESG creates value. When presented by the new Supply Chain Due Diligence Act ( SCDDA) in Germany, PwC realized their clients would need tools and processes to automate evaluation of suppliers.

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Streamlining Operations: The Impact of Invoice Management Software on Business Efficiency 

Cherry Work

Businesses may face difficulties due to inefficient invoice management, which can result in payments being delayed, disputes with suppliers and penalties. The advent of invoice Processing Automation software has enabled the automation of invoice processing on a large scale, resulting in significant cost savings for organizations.

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Generative AI: the Shortcut to Digital Modernisation

CIO

A recent McKinsey study estimated that automation integrated with Generative AI could accelerate 29.5 Generative AI can help businesses achieve faster development in two main areas: low/no-code application development and mainframe modernisation. percent of the working hours in the US economy.

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LeapXpert raises $22M to monitor employee chats for compliance

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It’s been a particular challenge for the financial services industry, which has comparatively strict governance and compliance requirements. On the hunt for a solution to the chat compliance problem, three entrepreneurs — Dima Gutzeit, Avi Pardo and Rina Charles — decided to create their own, LeapXpert.

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Principal Financial unifies IT to lay foundation for growth

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The Fortune 500 company, born an insurer in Des Moines, Iowa, roughly a decade after the Civil War ended, is under pressure to provide customers with an integrated experience, particularly due to its expanded financial services portfolio, including the acquisition of Wells Fargo’s Institutional Retirement and Trust (IRT) business, Kay says.