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Perforce ALM vs Jira: Which is Best for Your Needs?

Atlassian Jira is an issue tracking tool for agile workflows. Perforce ALM is an all-in-one Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) solution that manages requirements, tests, and issues. Which will work best for your needs? While software development teams often start with simple issue tracking, their priorities change as projects scale and products become more complex. Choosing the tool that matches your needs now and in the future is key.

Why PHP LTS is a Lifeline for Companies Stuck on Unsupported Versions

Still running an older PHP version and not sure how to upgrade safely? In this clip from “The 2026 State of PHP” webinar, Zend PHP experts break down how to update PHP versions and discuss why it’s a critical part of legacy software modernization. For years, PHP was easy: install it, run it, and forget it. But today, organizations are being forced to rethink that approach as older versions reach end-of-life — leaving applications without security updates or support. And PHP LTS? It’s often the best answer.

The Truth About AI Web Development and Dev Productivity

Can AI solve the PHP talent shortage — or does it introduce new challenges? In this clip from a recent Zend webinar, “The 2026 State of PHP,” PHP experts Matthew Weier O’Phinney and Adam Culp explore how AI web development is changing the way teams modernize applications, and why AI alone isn’t the answer. AI is already accelerating development workflows, helping teams generate code, document processes, and move faster through modernization projects. But when it comes to replacing skilled engineers, the reality is more nuanced.

The Complete Guide to Core Banking Modernization: Strategy, Architecture, and Implementation

Core banking is no longer just an operational backbone. It has quietly become the biggest constraint on innovation for many financial institutions. For decades, banks have relied on monolithic, tightly coupled core systems. These systems were designed for stability, not speed. Today, that tradeoff no longer works. Customer expectations have changed. Competition has changed. Regulation has intensified. And most importantly, the pace of digital change has accelerated beyond what legacy cores can handle.

Data: The Key to Driving DevOps Business Success | Full IDC Webcast

More than 70% of organizations say DevOps strategy is a high or extremely high driver of business value. If you’re still struggling to reap such benefits and scale across the full application portfolio, this webinar will show you what leading teams are doing to close the gap.

How to scale AI test automation without losing test visibility

According to SmartBear’s Closing the AI Software Quality Gap study, 93% of teams are already using AI to generate code. The same study found that 60% expect AI to produce nearly half of all code within the next year. This shift in development velocity is already impacting software testing and quality. Most teams say application quality is suffering, and 60% have experienced quality issues in the past year because development is moving faster than testing can keep up.