CHICAGO, Nov. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Thoughtworks, a global technology consultancy that integrates design, engineering and AI to drive digital innovation, today released volume 33 of the Technology Radar, a biannual report informed by the organizations' experiences with clients. This edition spotlights the rapid evolution of AI assistance in today's enterprise and showcases the techniques and technologies driving change this year. More specifically, this volume points to increasing consolidation in the form of 'context engineering', new protocols like MCP and the growth of agentic systems — that's in contrast to volume 32, published in April, which instead highlighted emergent practices, such as retrieval augmented generation and prompt engineering. This shift from one volume to the next is a signal that AI is rapidly maturing in the software engineering space.However, while the report notes successful applications of generative AI, such as helping teams understand legacy codebases, it also emphasizes both the infrastructural demands of these systems and, worryingly, the growth of AI-related antipatterns. The takeaway for technologists and business leaders alike should be clear: AI success depends on rigor and attention to detail and nothing is inevitable."AI has dominated the last few editions of the Technology Radar but volume 33 marks a step change in how the industry is thinking about it," said Rachel Laycock, Chief Technology Officer of Thoughtworks. "At the start of the year, the industry couldn't stop talking about vibe coding — where developers provide prompts that feel right to an AI and expect software to come out the other end. That's practically disappeared; we now see a concerted and serious effort to think through problems of context, infrastructure and security. The whole of this year has been a live experiment in AI — we're now beginning to see benefits."The themes in Technology Radar Volume 33 include:The rise of agents elevated by Model Context Protocol (MCP): Every major technology vendor is building agent-awareness into their platforms, largely thanks to the Model Context Protocol (MCP). MCP is a hugely popular integration protocol that allows agents to work efficiently and semi-autonomously; it's transforming how teams approach software development, creating the foundations for agent-assisted workflows.Infrastructure orchestration arrives for AI: The explosion of AI workloads is forcing platform teams to orchestrate large fleets of GPUs for both training and inference. As a consequence, GPU-aware orchestration is now a competitive necessity.AI coding workflows: AI is strategically embedding itself across the entire software development value chain. Success is being driven by teams discovering new ways to manage context with coding agents and share knowledge and practices with others.AI antipatterns: As AI tools become more prevalent, organizations are encountering new challenges such as AI-accelerated shadow IT and complacency with AI-generated code. This calls for sustained human judgment, oversight and healthy skepticism if organizations are to avoid negative downstream consequences.Visit www.thoughtworks.com/radar to explore the interactive version of the Radar or download the PDF version.Supporting resources:
About Thoughtworks
Thoughtworks is a global technology consultancy that integrates design, engineering and AI to drive digital innovation. We are over 10,000 Thoughtworkers strong across 47 offices in 18 countries. For 30+ years, we've delivered extraordinary impact together with our clients by helping them solve complex business problems with technology as the differentiator.Media contact:
Michelle Surendran, head of public relations for Thoughtworks APAC and India
Email: michels@thoughtworks.com
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
Thoughtworks Technology Radar Highlights The Rapid Evolution of AI Assistance in 2025
|
SYDNEY, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global travel service provider Trip.com has today unveiled the details of one of its most anticipated events of the season—the 5.5 May Autumn Mega Sale. Taking place exclusively on Tuesday, 5 May, the event offers savvy travellers unprecedented access to domestic and international escapes.
The platform will feature a 12-hour schedule of timed drops, including 50% off hotel and flight promo codes, $29 domestic fares for major eligible Australian cities and up to $149 for international flights to Bali and Ho Chi Minh City. These high-value coupons and/or discounts are designed to make travel more accessible for the Australian market throughout the Autumn season.
"Big Day" Drop Schedule on 5 May
A range of exclusive offers will be released in stages throughout the day (all times AEST):
- 6:00am: Premium airline coupons from Vietnam Airlines, Thai Airways, China Airlines and more, alongside special perks at Perth Airport.
- 11:30am:Up to 50% off flight coupons (discount caps apply).
- 12:00pm:$29 domestic fares for flights connecting Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Gold Coast, alongside internationalflights to Bali from $109 and Ho Chi Minh City from $149.
- 2:00pm:Up to50% off hotel coupons (minimum of 2-night stay) and a dedicated flash sale across top-tier Asia hotels.
- 6:00pm: $25 off promo codes for all flight and hotel bookings, except domestic flights within China.
Exclusive Booking Incentives
As an added incentive, travellers who book any flight departing from an eligible Australian city to Singapore between midnight on 5 May and 2am on 6 May will be eligible to enter a draw* to win a two-night stay at Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong by IHG.
Additionally, 2,000 Trip Coins will be awarded to travellers booking any flight departing from an eligible Australian city for two or more people in a single booking. These Trip Coins are valid for three months, with the offer exclusively available for bookings made between 8:00pm on 5 May and 1:59am on 6 May (AEST).
Full-Suite Travel Support
Beyond the timed drops, a comprehensive range of discounts will be available to support every stage of the journey. Holidaymakers can stay connected with 50% off eSIMs and explore more for less with Buy 1 Get 1 Free deals on attractions across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. For seamless transit, Trip.com is also offering 50% off car hire and package tours and a $100 off code from Avis & Budget Car Rentals at no minimum spend, alongside up to 30% off airport transfers and up to 50% off high-speed rail in China, Europe, and Japan.
Bonus Feature: "Seek Southeast Asia" for Sydney Travellers
In collaboration with Sydney Airport, Trip.com is also running the 'Seek Southeast Asia' campaign, inviting Sydney-based travellers to explore Southeast Asian destinations including Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.
Available through 29 May, the initiative features high-impact flight vouchers of up to $100 off paired with 5% discounts on hotel stays of three nights or more. The campaign also integrates essential "last-mile" logistics, including 8% off car hire, up to 10% off airport transfers, and dedicated deals on local eSIMs and attractions. Highlighting the premium nature of the offer, travellers booking flights from Sydney to Thailand can enter a draw* for a two-night luxury stay at a five-star beach resort in Koh Samui.
Travellers are encouraged to download the Trip.com app now to prepare for both campaigns.
Terms and Conditions apply. All promotional offers are available on a first-come, first-served basis within the specified period and while stocks last. Please note that all deals are in AEST time.
For more information, please visit https://au.trip.com/.
*Campaign terms: Both campaigns are hosted on separate landing pages with unique terms and conditions. Giveaway entries are independent and tied to specific campaign pages used; therefore, participation in both draws requires separate qualifying bookings on each respective page.
About Trip.com
Trip.com is an international one-stop travel service provider, available in 27 languages across 48 countries and regions in 44 local currencies. Offering an extensive hotel and flight network of more than 1.7 million hotels and flights from over 680 airlines, along with over 350,000 in-destination activities, Trip.com covers 3,500 airports in 220 countries and regions. Trip.com's world-class 24/7 multilingual customer service helps to 'create the best travel experience' for its millions of customers worldwide. To book your next trip, visit Trip.com.
SYDNEY, May 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global travel service provider Trip.com has today unveiled the details of one of its most anticipated events of the season—the 5.5 May Autumn Mega Sale. Taking place exclusively on Tuesday, 5 May, the event offers savvy travellers unprecedented access to domestic and international escapes.
The platform will feature a 12-hour schedule of timed drops, including 50% off hotel and flight promo codes, $29 domestic fares for major eligible Australian cities and up to $149 for international flights to Bali and Ho Chi Minh City. These high-value coupons and/or discounts are designed to make travel more accessible for the Australian market throughout the Autumn season.
"Big Day" Drop Schedule on 5 May
A range of exclusive offers will be released in stages throughout the day (all times AEST):
- 6:00am: Premium airline coupons from Vietnam Airlines, Thai Airways, China Airlines and more, alongside special perks at Perth Airport.
- 11:30am:Up to 50% off flight coupons (discount caps apply).
- 12:00pm:$29 domestic fares for flights connecting Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Gold Coast, alongside internationalflights to Bali from $109 and Ho Chi Minh City from $149.
- 2:00pm:Up to50% off hotel coupons (minimum of 2-night stay) and a dedicated flash sale across top-tier Asia hotels.
- 6:00pm: $25 off promo codes for all flight and hotel bookings, except domestic flights within China.
Exclusive Booking Incentives
As an added incentive, travellers who book any flight departing from an eligible Australian city to Singapore between midnight on 5 May and 2am on 6 May will be eligible to enter a draw* to win a two-night stay at Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong by IHG.
Additionally, 2,000 Trip Coins will be awarded to travellers booking any flight departing from an eligible Australian city for two or more people in a single booking. These Trip Coins are valid for three months, with the offer exclusively available for bookings made between 8:00pm on 5 May and 1:59am on 6 May (AEST).
Full-Suite Travel Support
Beyond the timed drops, a comprehensive range of discounts will be available to support every stage of the journey. Holidaymakers can stay connected with 50% off eSIMs and explore more for less with Buy 1 Get 1 Free deals on attractions across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. For seamless transit, Trip.com is also offering 50% off car hire and package tours and a $100 off code from Avis & Budget Car Rentals at no minimum spend, alongside up to 30% off airport transfers and up to 50% off high-speed rail in China, Europe, and Japan.
Bonus Feature: "Seek Southeast Asia" for Sydney Travellers
In collaboration with Sydney Airport, Trip.com is also running the 'Seek Southeast Asia' campaign, inviting Sydney-based travellers to explore Southeast Asian destinations including Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.
Available through 29 May, the initiative features high-impact flight vouchers of up to $100 off paired with 5% discounts on hotel stays of three nights or more. The campaign also integrates essential "last-mile" logistics, including 8% off car hire, up to 10% off airport transfers, and dedicated deals on local eSIMs and attractions. Highlighting the premium nature of the offer, travellers booking flights from Sydney to Thailand can enter a draw* for a two-night luxury stay at a five-star beach resort in Koh Samui.
Travellers are encouraged to download the Trip.com app now to prepare for both campaigns.
Terms and Conditions apply. All promotional offers are available on a first-come, first-served basis within the specified period and while stocks last. Please note that all deals are in AEST time.
For more information, please visit https://au.trip.com/.
*Campaign terms: Both campaigns are hosted on separate landing pages with unique terms and conditions. Giveaway entries are independent and tied to specific campaign pages used; therefore, participation in both draws requires separate qualifying bookings on each respective page.
About Trip.com
Trip.com is an international one-stop travel service provider, available in 27 languages across 48 countries and regions in 44 local currencies. Offering an extensive hotel and flight network of more than 1.7 million hotels and flights from over 680 airlines, along with over 350,000 in-destination activities, Trip.com covers 3,500 airports in 220 countries and regions. Trip.com's world-class 24/7 multilingual customer service helps to 'create the best travel experience' for its millions of customers worldwide. To book your next trip, visit Trip.com.
** This press release is distributed by PR Newswire through automated distribution system, for which the client assumes full responsibility. **
Trip.com Announces Dual Travel Perks: National 5.5 Autumn Mega Sale and Exclusive "Seek Southeast Asia" Initiative for Sydney Travellers
Trip.com Announces Dual Travel Perks: National 5.5 Autumn Mega Sale and Exclusive "Seek Southeast Asia" Initiative for Sydney Travellers
