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ActiveState Research Finds AI-Assisted Development Could Consume 13,900+ Engineering Hours Annually at Enterprises

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New study finds each engineer spends at least 139 hours per year fixing or revisiting AI-assisted development, while the costs of release delays, audit findings, and security incidents can fall into separate budgets.

VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ActiveState today released The AI Remediation Bill, a study of 307 enterprise security, governance, platform, and engineering leaders in North America and Western Europe. The research finds that the downstream cost of AI-assisted development is spread across engineering, operations, compliance, and security, with each team absorbing its share in its own budget. Only 31% of organizations have formally quantified the total cost of unmanaged open source risk, so most enterprises are paying a bill they have never seen in full.

AI-assisted development is delivering real gains, with 93% of respondents reporting higher engineering productivity. But those gains come with a hidden cost. Engineers spend at least 139 hours a year, equivalent to more than 17 working days, fixing or revisiting AI-assisted development. For an organization with 100 engineers, that adds up to at least 13,900 hours annually, equivalent to the annual working capacity of roughly seven full-time employees. The study surveyed engineers at organizations with engineering teams of 100 or more, highlighting the potential scale of this challenge in larger organizations. Meanwhile, governance is struggling to keep pace. While 83% of respondents acknowledge that developer productivity is outpacing their governance capabilities, 71% still believe their existing approach can scale.

“AI is becoming a permanent part of how software gets built,” said Abby Kearns, CEO of ActiveState. “But our research found engineers spend at least 139 hours a year, more than 17 working days, fixing or revisiting AI-assisted work. That’s only engineering’s share. Security, compliance, and operations pay the rest out of their own budgets, so the full bill stays hidden. The way to keep the gains is to govern open source as it enters the codebase.”

The remediation bill lands in a different budget every time

Those 139 hours cover engineering time alone. AI is also adding pressure to open source governance, which was already costly, and those costs arrive elsewhere, each with a different owner:

Operations: 76% had a software release delayed by unmanaged open source dependencies in the past year.Compliance: 58% received a compliance or audit finding related to open source governance.Security: 32% confirmed a security incident traceable to an unmanaged dependency in the past 2 years.Across teams: 83% say the overall cost of managing open source risk is rising.

Because each charge is recorded in a different system, few organizations see the total. 31% have formally quantified the cost of unmanaged open source risk, and another 47% have only an informal estimate.

AI is moving open source into production faster than governance can follow

AI is accelerating how fast open source enters the development flow: 94% of respondents say AI has increased open source consumption. Yet most governance still happens after components arrive. 63% address open source vulnerabilities only after scanners or security tools identify them, and half say new dependencies can reach production without prior review or approval. Recent incidents such as the Axios software supply chain attack show how risk can enter through a transitive dependency no team chose.

Respondents know the balance is wrong. Today they devote 26% of open source governance effort to prevention before deployment, and they say it should be 37%.

Jim Mercer, Program Vice President, Software Development, DevOps, and DevSecOps at IDC, built the firm’s DevSecOps research practice and has watched security move steadily closer to the developer. AI is speeding that shift up. “When an assistant can suggest a secure package, write the code that calls it, and push it toward production in minutes, governance built on static scanning after the fact will always be a step behind,” said Mercer. “Being able to control what enters the pipeline is key to enabling organizations to scale AI-assisted development.”

The full report shows how to add up the bill and reduce it

The AI Remediation Bill itemizes each charge with the method behind it, identifies the enterprises hitting the limits of today’s governance model first, and sets out a five-step path that starts with quantifying the bill across teams. Download The AI Remediation Bill.

About the research

The AI Remediation Bill is based on a quantitative survey of 307 security, governance, platform, and engineering leaders at organizations with 1,000 or more employees in North America and Western Europe, plus 10 in-depth practitioner interviews, conducted in July and August 2026. The research was commissioned by ActiveState and carried out by Moving Horizon.

About ActiveState

ActiveState secures the software supply chain at the source for the AI coding era. With the ActiveState Curated Catalog, a private, vetted repository of open source components, security teams decide what gets into enterprise software before developers or AI coding assistants pull it in. Security gets control, and engineering keeps its speed. The Curated Catalog works with the artifact repositories, scanners, and AI coding assistants that teams already use. Learn more at activestate.com.

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Kontron Launches Two New KBox F-Series Industrial Computers To Bring Greater Flexibility and Scalability to Industrial Edge Computing

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TAIPEI, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kontron, a leading global provider of IoT/Embedded Computing Technology (ECT), expands its KBox F-Series with the KBox F-203-RPS and KBox F-204-RPS, two compact industrial computers designed to address diverse requirements in intelligent Industry 4.0, edge computing and industrial IoT applications.

Both systems are powered by 12th, 13th or 14th Gen Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5/i3 S-Series socket-type processors with a TDP of up to 65 W and support up to 96 GB DDR5 memory, providing a scalable computing foundation for demanding industrial applications requiring flexible performance configuration and long-term deployment.

The KBox F-203-RPS offers two LAN configurations with either two or four GbE ports, allowing customers to select the connectivity level that best fits their applications. The dual-LAN configuration provides an efficient solution for general industrial computing, equipment control and edge applications, while the four-LAN configuration offers additional network connectivity for applications involving multiple devices or network segments, such as machine vision, industrial automation and IoT gateways.

For applications requiring greater system expandability, the KBox F-204-RPS provides one PCIe x16 or two PCIe x8 expansion slots, offering the flexibility to integrate graphics, networking, AI acceleration or other add-on cards according to specific application requirements. With support for up to four 2.5-inch SATA HDDs/SSDs, it also provides extensive storage scalability for data-intensive workloads. These capabilities make the KBox F-204-RPS particularly suitable for industrial edge computing, machine vision, video processing and applications requiring additional functionality or large local data storage.

Together, the KBox F-203-RPS and KBox F-204-RPS enable customers to select the configuration that best matches their requirements, from a slimmer, network-focused industrial computer to a highly expandable edge computing platform.

To learn more about KBox F-203-RPS and KBox F-204-RPS, refer to https://www.kontron.com/en/products/kbox-f-203-rps/p301099 and https://www.kontron.com/en/products/kbox-f-204-rps/p311867.

About Kontron

At Kontron, we champion IoT and Industry 4.0, by creating secure, state-of-the-art solutions that span hardware, software and services. Our approach speeds market entry, reduces the cost of ownership, and offers longevity, ensuring our role as your trusted partner in the integration of smart technologies. For more information, please visit www.kontron.com, dial +886-2-2799-2789 or email SalesAsia@kontron.com.

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Mouser Electronics Brings Smart Sensing Solutions to PSECE 2026

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MANILA, Philippines, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, announces its participation in the 21st Philippine Semiconductor and Electronics Convention and Exhibition (PSECE 2026) from October 26 to 28 at the SMX Convention Center Manila, Philippines. This event underscores Mouser’s commitment to supporting the region’s growing electronics design community with immediate access to cutting-edge technologies.

Visitors are invited to meet the Mouser team at Booth #110-111 to explore new products and practical design resources. The booth features a live demonstration of Würth Elektronik’s smart sensing and visual indication solutions, integrating environmental and motion sensing with programmable visual feedback and wireless connectivity. This interactive display illustrates how modern devices can detect physical conditions and translate them into clear, immediate visual data, addressing the critical need for reliable intelligence in connected systems.

“As we advance into an era of interconnected intelligence, Mouser remains committed to bridging the gap between cutting-edge components and real-world application,” said Daphne Tien, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Mouser APAC. “Our presence at PSECE 2026 underscores our dedication to empowering engineers with the tools they need to innovate. We look forward to fostering a vibrant ecosystem where technology translates into tangible progress for the Philippines and beyond.”

Mouser’s participation highlights its strategic objective to strengthen ties with local partners and accelerate the adoption of advanced semiconductor technologies. By providing a platform for knowledge exchange, the company aims to help design communities turn promising prototypes into practical applications.

Attendees will have the opportunity to gather invaluable insights, learn industry best practices, and connect with professionals from across the region. The booth also features interactive activities where visitors can win premium gadgets and engineering tools, making innovative technology more approachable for everyone.

To learn more about Mouser’s presence at PSECE 2026, visit https://www.mouser.ph/psece-seipi/. 

For more Mouser news and our latest new product introductions, visit https://www.mouser.com/newsroom/.

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Workato Launches Self-Serve Platform in Singapore, Opening Enterprise AI to a Broader Community of Builders

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New offering gives developers, students, and customers access to the full power of Workato’s enterprise-grade engine to build AI agents and MCP servers

SINGAPORE, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Workato®, the leading Control and Execution Platform for Enterprise AI, today announced the launch of a new self-service offering that gives customers, developers, and students across Asia access to the Workato platform to govern and scale their AI initiatives, including building and productionizing AI agents and MCP servers.

Making AI accessible has been at the heart of Workato’s mission the past several years. Through the AI Institute Alliance, unveiled in September 2025, Workato partnered with leading institutes of higher learning across Singapore, including Nanyang Polytechnic, Republic Polytechnic, Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, the Singapore University of Social Sciences, and the National University of Singapore. The initiative equipped students and educators with automation and AI skills.

The AI Lab, which opened a year later, extended that commitment further into the public sector through its partnership with EDB, and into inclusive hiring through SG Enable.

The newly launched self-serve platform will provide users access to:

A free account to start building immediately, with the option to upgrade to a paid plan, no contract required, as projects growThe ability to build recipes, Agents/Genies, and MCP servers directly on the platformThe same governed, enterprise-grade engine that powers Workato’s largest deploymentsA path built for independent developers, students, and small teams, as well as large enterprises

Since launching in 2026 in North America, Workato has seen rapid growth in the builder community. The platform is enterprise grade, but free to get started. As builders solve problems for their business, they can grow by upgrading to a paid plan. With this launch in Singapore, Workato is making an investment in the local builder community.

“The next era of AI won’t be defined by who has access to intelligence, but by who can turn it into action. We’re putting the same enterprise-grade power trusted by the world’s largest companies into the hands of every builder. We want everyone to be able to transform how their business operates,” said Rishi Mallik, Chief Growth Officer, Workato. 

Workato showcased its self-serve platform and broader community initiatives at World of Workato (WOW) 2026 in Singapore.

Builders can sign up now at https://app.trial.workato.com/users/sign_up_trial?utm_content=sg_wow2026.

About Workato

Workato is the leading Control and Execution Platform for Enterprise AI — the neutral platform enterprises trust to put AI to work across their business. Workato unifies data, applications, and processes into a single platform so AI can reliably orchestrate business processes in production at enterprise scale. Built on more than a decade of running mission-critical processes for over half the Fortune 500 — including Nasdaq, Cisco, Vodafone, Atlassian, and Lucid Motors — Workato turns over 17,000 enterprise systems AI needs to act on into one governed execution layer. For more information, visit workato.com.

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