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This week, we had a chat with one of our enterprise customers about their thoughts on AI inside their Yellowfin environment. They’re currently running version 9.15 and use Yellowfin as the primary BI layer inside their app.

One of the most common infrastructure changes Java developers and operators are dealing with today is the migration from Oracle Java to OpenJDK. The reason is the licensing changes made by Oracle and the maturity of the OpenJDK distributions. The migration process is quite simple: replace the JDK, recompile the code, and redeploy the application. However, the differences between the two runtimes can lead to unexpected issues that are not caught by unit tests.

When building AI experiences, choosing between WebSockets and HTTP isn't always straightforward. Which protocol is better for streaming LLM responses? How do you maintain continuity when users switch devices mid-conversation? Should you use both? The answer depends on the type of AI experience you're building. Modern AI applications often require both protocols, each serving different purposes. The key question is: how do you decide which communication pattern fits each scenario in your AI stack?

In the highly dynamic environment of modern engineering, an appropriate strategy for API quality is more important than ever. We are pleased to announce that Speedscale has been named in the latest “Market Guide for API and MCP Testing Tools” report from Gartner. As software development is shifting towards complex distributed architectures, integrating Model Context Protocol (MCP) for AI-based workflows, the need for realistic testing has never been higher.

At SmartBear, we recognize organizations that improve software quality by increasing clarity, alignment, and confidence across the development lifecycle with the Developer Visibility Award. For 2025, the award goes to Datalex, a leading airline e-commerce solutions provider. Datalex equips airlines with API-driven platforms that provide tools for driving revenue and profit as digital retailers.

The news dropped this week, and it sent shockwaves through the tech industry. Apple has officially pushed back the release of its highly anticipated Sir i 2.0. Reports from Bloomberg indicate that the update, originally slated for iOS 26.4, ran into severe hurdles during internal review. The culprit wasn't a lack of innovation or features. It was a failure in quality assurance.

The AI revolution in finance is no longer a question of “if” but “how fast” and “how responsibly.” While our previous posts explored AI auditability frameworks, agentic workflows that transform finance operations, and building AI native Finance teams, today’s CFOs face an equally critical challenge: successfully navigating the complex and rapidly evolving landscape of AI compliance.