Tom Jackson
Welcome to the latest edition of the DevContentOps Weekly News Roundup. We update you on the latest news and hot stories related to DevOps, Content Management, Content Marketing and Web Development.
DevOps News
Lithuanian Startup CTO2B Secures €1M for Automated DevOps on Any Cloud Platform
Automated DevOps platform CTO2B has completed a €1 million pre-Seed funding round. Practica Capital led the round, which included FiRSTPICK and business angels.
Monitoring and security platform for cloud applications Datadog has unveiled its State of DevSecOps 2024 report. Per the report, several organizations aren’t embracing automation when it comes to securing cloud deployments.
GitLab Announces the General Availability of GitLab Duo Chat
AI-powered DevSecOps platform GitLab has announced GitLab Duo Chat. The new solutions combine the suite of AI capabilities into an easy-to-use, natural language chat interface to connect DevSecOps workflows across the entire software development lifecycle.
Content Management News
Thanx Unveils “Infinitely Customizable” App Content Management System
The guest engagement and retention platform for restaurants Thanx has enhanced its mobile CMS. The new updates give restaurants control over design, branding, and user experience without building a custom app with a developer.
Arc XP Selected by RECORD to Power Digital Innovation
CMS platform Arc XP is used by one of Brazil’s largest broadcasters to modernize and scale digital content production. RECORD will adopt the full suite of SaaS-based content management, site experience, and subscription management tools.
Navigating the Evolution: From CMS to DXP in the Digital Age
This CMSWire article looks at the transition from traditional CMS to DXP and the continued growth of DXPs.
Content Marketing News
Why the Shift From ‘Conversions’ to ‘Key Events’ in GA4 Is a Game-Changer
This MarTech.org article explains how marketers can maximize opportunities with GA4.
Guide for Perfect Sales and Marketing Alignment
CMSWire provides a guide for removing friction and telling a cohesive brand story with proper alignment between marketing and sales.
Web Development News
Lacework, Last Valued at $8.3B, Is in Talks to Sell for Just $150M to $200M, Say Sources
Cloud security startup Lacework is in talks to be acquired by another cloud security startup Wiz for between $150M to 200M. The two companies have signed a letter of intent so far, but no other details have been revealed.
Why PHP Usage Has Declined by 40% in Just Over 2 Years
TheNewStack analyzes why PHP has become less popular over the years, citing WordPress’ shift to being JavaScript-first as one of the reasons.
