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Technology firms launch UK network to flexibly share talent
Unified Communications

Technology firms launch UK network to flexibly share talent

Three UK tech firms launched the Digital Capability Exchange, a not-for-profit network to flexibly share talent and match skills to project demands efficiently.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Thales & Hexagon partner to ramp up EMEA quality & production
DevOps

Thales & Hexagon partner to ramp up EMEA quality & production

Thales partners with Hexagon for five years to standardise quality and scale production across EMEA using advanced metrology technology and digital solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Neighbourly & Microsoft train UK charities in essential AI skills
Digital Transformation

Neighbourly & Microsoft train UK charities in essential AI skills

Neighbourly, Microsoft and Onside have trained over 150 UK charity reps in AI skills to bridge the tech gap between charities and private firms.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Smaller UK firms risk falling behind as AI skills gap widens
Artificial Intelligence

Smaller UK firms risk falling behind as AI skills gap widens

Research reveals smaller UK firms and sole traders risk falling behind in AI adoption, with only 37% confident in AI skills amid a widening gap.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
UK entry-level tech jobs drop by 32% amid ChatGPT rise
Low code & No code

UK entry-level tech jobs drop by 32% amid ChatGPT rise

UK entry-level tech jobs have dropped 32% since ChatGPT's launch, hitting new graduates hard amid rising demands for AI and automation skills.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
UK firms face GBP £4m losses as outages shift tech focus
Network Infrastructure

UK firms face GBP £4m losses as outages shift tech focus

UK firms face up to GBP £4 million losses annually from network outages, prompting a major shift in tech investment towards connectivity over AI and cybersecurity.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025

Global Stories

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AI leaders urge focus on ethics, governance & sustainability
Data Privacy

AI leaders urge focus on ethics, governance & sustainability

AI leaders emphasise the urgent need for ethics, governance and sustainability as the technology increasingly transforms industries and raises complex risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
AI & sustainability challenges grow for transport managers
Supply Chain

AI & sustainability challenges grow for transport managers

Most organisations expect to adopt autonomous AI in transport management by 2030, but face barriers including integration, skills shortages, and sustainability pressures.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
One in three UK youths lack confidence, raising IT skills alarm
Financial Systems

One in three UK youths lack confidence, raising IT skills alarm

One in three UK youths lacks confidence, risking future IT skill shortages and workforce readiness, warns Hark's Listen Up Report citing serious employment concerns.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Trend Micro invests in Pacific as regional cybersecurity surges
Endpoint Protection

Trend Micro invests in Pacific as regional cybersecurity surges

Trend Micro boosts its Pacific Islands investment after 150% growth, aiming to triple revenue by 2027 amid rising regional cybersecurity demands.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
AI adoption rises but IT leaders still worry about security risks
IT Automation

AI adoption rises but IT leaders still worry about security risks

A survey reveals 90% of IT leaders worry about AI adoption risks, especially security, despite its growing use in billion-dollar firms globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025
Exclusive: Demand in cybersecurity skills surges as ANZ firms ditch complacency
Phishing

Exclusive: Demand in cybersecurity skills surges as ANZ firms ditch complacency

Demand for cybersecurity skills in Australia and New Zealand surges as companies shift from complacency to prioritise staff training amid rising digital threats.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Fortinet named Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for LAN
Firewalls

Fortinet named Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for LAN

Fortinet named Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise LAN, praised for AI-powered security and integrated wired and wireless network solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Network outages cost US firms up to USD $5 million a year
Data Analytics

Network outages cost US firms up to USD $5 million a year

Over a quarter of US firms lose up to USD $5 million annually due to network outages, prompting urgent tech strategy shifts and investment in connectivity.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
US IAM market set to reach USD $7.36b amid skills shift
Digital Transformation

US IAM market set to reach USD $7.36b amid skills shift

The US Identity and Access Management market is forecast to hit USD $7.36 billion by 2025, driven by rising demand for advanced security skills in top cities.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
monday.com launches AI features for non-technical Aussie workers
Customer Relationship Management

monday.com launches AI features for non-technical Aussie workers

monday.com unveils AI features monday magic, vibe, and sidekick, empowering non-technical Aussie workers to automate tasks and boost productivity easily.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Australia urged to unify cyber defences as threats intensify
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australia urged to unify cyber defences as threats intensify

Australia is being urged to unify cyber defences and tighten policy as state-backed hackers and cyber crime intensify across key sectors.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025