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UK Budget drives caution as digital pressures intensify
Digital Transformation

UK Budget drives caution as digital pressures intensify

The UK Budget's frozen income tax thresholds and push for AI in public services are driving cautious consumer spending and a rapid digital shift in retail and government.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
Why cyber resilience is industrial resilience
Robotics

Why cyber resilience is industrial resilience

The UK's industrial resilience hinges on cyber security and STEM skills to secure critical infrastructure and safeguard national sovereignty amid digital threats.

By John Cullen • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Consulting's hidden workforce problem is bigger than bench time and the autumn budget must address it
Digital Transformation

Consulting's hidden workforce problem is bigger than bench time and the autumn budget must address it

UK tech consultancies face a hidden workforce crisis as thousands of skilled consultants remain underused, impacting margins and national productivity ahead of the Autumn Budget.

By Hassen Hattab • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
The rise of the AI underwriter - and why 2026 still belongs to human expertise
Risk & Compliance

The rise of the AI underwriter - and why 2026 still belongs to human expertise

In 2026, AI underwriters boost insurance efficiency but human expertise remains crucial to ensure safety, accountability and nuanced decision-making.

By Andrew How • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
UK faces mounting STEM talent exodus amid tighter visa rules
Digital Transformation

UK faces mounting STEM talent exodus amid tighter visa rules

Amid rising visa hurdles, 23% of UK STEM employers report losing skilled workers abroad, threatening future growth in vital science and tech sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Skills shortage stories

Kyndryl unveils AI services to enhance IBM Z mainframe automation
Data Analytics

Kyndryl unveils AI services to enhance IBM Z mainframe automation

Kyndryl launches AI-driven services to enhance automation and decision-making in IBM Z mainframe systems for finance, telecoms, and healthcare.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Automation seen as key to AI success in Australia & New Zealand
Digital Transformation

Automation seen as key to AI success in Australia & New Zealand

Most finance and IT leaders in Australia and New Zealand see automation as crucial for successful AI, citing governance and data issues as key barriers otherwise.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Cybersecurity, AI & sustainable IT top digital priorities
Data Protection

Cybersecurity, AI & sustainable IT top digital priorities

UK and Ireland firms prioritise cybersecurity, AI adoption, and sustainable IT strategies as they gear up for evolving digital workplaces in 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Rethinking cloud choices in the age of AI
Private Cloud

Rethinking cloud choices in the age of AI

Australian organisations are reassessing cloud strategies amid rising costs and AI demands, balancing public cloud, private servers, and data sovereignty concerns.

By Pieter Kraan • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Pibit.AI raises USD $7 million to expand AI underwriting platform
Robotic Process Automation

Pibit.AI raises USD $7 million to expand AI underwriting platform

Pibit.AI has raised USD $7 million to expand its AI-driven underwriting platform, boosting automation and speeding up insurance risk assessments.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Quantum error correction emerges as top hurdle for global sector
Quantum Computing

Quantum error correction emerges as top hurdle for global sector

Quantum error correction is now the chief challenge in the global quantum computing sector amid rising investments and acute talent shortages.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Skills shortage stories

Australian boards push AI but lag in oversight & expertise gaps
Digital Transformation

Australian boards push AI but lag in oversight & expertise gaps

Australian boards prioritise AI adoption but face gaps in oversight and expertise, with only 13% having directors skilled in AI amid rising cybersecurity concerns.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Dropbox, Leader launch AI-powered Dash to boost Aussie partners
Unified Communications

Dropbox, Leader launch AI-powered Dash to boost Aussie partners

Dropbox partners with Leader to launch AI-powered Dash in Australia, aiming to boost partner skills and drive real productivity gains across business teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Telecoms face rising AI trust, cyber & talent shortage risks
Digital Transformation

Telecoms face rising AI trust, cyber & talent shortage risks

Telecom firms face rising risks in AI trust, cybersecurity, talent shortages and geopolitical shifts, challenging their digital transformation and customer confidence.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Kintone sales surge 36% to USD $65.8 million amid AI-driven growth
Software-as-a-Service

Kintone sales surge 36% to USD $65.8 million amid AI-driven growth

Kintone's sales rose 36% to USD $65.8 million in H1 2025, boosted by AI-driven tools and rising adoption in Japan and Southeast Asia.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
US firms face rising fines as compliance & skills shortfall grow
Data Protection

US firms face rising fines as compliance & skills shortfall grow

Three-quarters of US firms faced fines for data breaches or compliance failures last year, amid rising regulatory demands and a growing skills shortage.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
AI transforms New Zealand jobs as entry-level hiring slows
Human Capital Management

AI transforms New Zealand jobs as entry-level hiring slows

A study shows 87% of New Zealand firms face AI-driven job changes, with entry-level hiring slowing and a growing focus on reskilling and AI training.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025