Subject: CM WebClient and Matchpoint ALM February 2026 Newsletter

Dev news, updates, and insights

February 2026

In this issue...

  • Featured: Where is Agile in the Age of AI? - CM First Group

  • Article: The Death of the 'Pure' Frontend Developer: Why Modern Frontend Is Becoming Full-Stack DevOps - SitePoint

  • Listen: Reviving the Hacker Ethos That Built Cybersecurity - Dark Reading Confidential Podcast

  • Broadcom Support: Let Us Help You Get the Support You Need

  • Intelligence: Further reading...

Featured

AI Is Changing How Agile Works


Agile has guided software teams for decades, but the rise of AI is forcing a rethink.


AI can automate planning, code generation, testing, and even sprint insights, reshaping what “iteration” and “feedback” mean in practice.


So instead of replacing Agile, AI is pushing teams to evolve Agile principles: keep humans in the decision loop, preserve collaboration, and adapt frameworks so they amplify both speed and human judgment.


Read full article here →

Heads Up

The Death of the 'Pure' Frontend Developer


Frontend isn’t just UI anymore. Modern devs are writing backend code, managing deployments, and even handling DevOps tasks. Teams and job listings are evolving fast, and what was once a specialized craft is now full-stack by default.


The question now isn’t whether frontend roles are changing. It’s how developers adapt, negotiate boundaries, and grow their careers in this new reality.


Are you ready to evolve, or risk being left behind?


Read the full article on SitePoint →

Listen

Reviving the Hacker Ethos That Built Cybersecurity


In this episode of Dark Reading Confidential, host Becky Bracken talks with Michael Coates (former teen hacker, ex-CISO of Twitter, Mozilla, and CoinList, and OWASP chairman) and Tal Kollender (CEO of Remedio and former teen hacker).


They explore how the curiosity, tinkering, and ethical problem-solving that built cybersecurity are fading—and why reconnecting with that hacker ethos matters more than ever.


From uncovering vulnerabilities to staying ahead of AI-driven threats, their insights show how old-school hacker thinking can strengthen today’s security teams.


Listen now →

 Broadcom Support 


Many enterprises struggle with obtaining Broadcom support for their CA 2E (Synon, COOL:2E) or CA Plex systems


If you're working with an older unsupported release, upgrading your IBM OS, or otherwise under the shadow of lapsed maintenance, we can get you back on Broadcom support based on your unique situation. We specialize in all sizes of customers.


Fill out our 2 minute form and schedule a no-committment fifteen minute conversation with CM First Group tech.

Get rock solid Broadcom support

CM First Support

Current CM First Group customers can access tutorials and submit support tickets at support.cmfirstgroup.com.

CM WebClient and Matchpoint ALM Latest Versions

CM WebClient 1.8.8 is now available (with nightly builds). Click here for the download and release notes.

CM Matchpoint ALM 7.0 Build 004. For details, go here.


We continuously upgrade CM WebClient and CM Matchpoint ALM customers. If you have any questions just send us a note to info@cmfirstgroup.com, or click the link below to contact an office or request a demo.


Click here to request a meeting →


Other CM First Releases


CM evolveIT 11.7
CM M3 2022 Edition
CA Plex 7.2.1 SP005, last supported 7.2.1 (as of January 31, 2022)
→ Details can be found here at Broadcom (login required)
CA 2E 8.7.3, last supported 8.7 (as of January 31, 2022)
→ Details can be found here at Broadcom (login required)
Contact CM First to learn more: info@cmfirstgroup.com

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