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AI in Software Engineering: What's Real, What's Hype
Artificial Intelligence · Mar 2026 · 15m
80% of developers use AI coding tools. Measured gains are 10–25% — not the 10x vendors promise. Costs, independent study data, and decision-ready conclusions for engineering leaders.
Mar 17, 2026
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The Death of Consulting: Don't Believe the Obituary
Business Trend · Mar 2026 · 17m
Big Four crossed €220 billion combined revenue while headlines declared consulting dead. OpenAI signed distribution deals with the firms it was supposed to replace. The evidence on who is actually being disrupted — and what to do about it.
Mar 22, 2026
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