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IWD 2024: Business owners, it's time to inspire inclusion

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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In light of IWD 2024, business leaders are urged to inspire inclusionary practices as women still only constitute 28% of the tech workforce.
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IWD 2024: Three key traits for building an exemplary enterprise IT service team

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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In a rapidly advancing tech industry, communication flexibility, active listening and client empathy are the key traits valued in enterprise IT service teams.
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IWD 2024: From early hunch to a learned lesson

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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A tech aficionado shares her tumultuous journey from an early fascination with digital wallets to humble insight into innovation's demanding realities.
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IWD 2024: Investing in women in tech IS the accelerator for progress

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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The push for increased investment in women in tech seeks to bridge the gap between girls'interest in STEM and female representation in the tech sector.
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IWD 2024: Have we over-rotated on the idea of “Women-Only”?

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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On International Women's Day 2024, we delve into the potential pitfalls of Women-Only panels and the unintended marginalisation they may be causing.
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Saul Gates becomes new CFO of cyber resilience giant Absolute Software

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Cyber resilience leader Absolute Software appoints veteran financial strategist Saul Gates as CFO, bolstering their position as an industry frontrunner in a world increasingly prioritising secure digital infrastructures.
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BEPS Pillar Two: Understanding data requirements and managing data

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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BEPS Pillar Two has firms grappling with data management and understanding specifications for tax reforms due to its intricate criteria for tax calculations across international borders.
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IWD 2024: 2024 International Women's Day: Celebrating women in tech all year round

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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On International Women's Day 2024, the tech industry reaffirms commitment to continual, year-round celebratory efforts to highlight female success and promote inclusivity.
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Infor secures six entries in Q1 2024 Constellation ShortList

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Cloud-based solutions leader Infor bags a place on the Q1 2024 Constellation ShortList across six product categories, underscoring its role in facilitating digital transformation.
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IWD 2024: Inside Decentralization: Not as Scary as it Sounds

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Decentralized infrastructure reshapes digital world, offering privacy, security, and democratized access beyond big tech.
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£100m boost for UK's AI industry from Chancellor Hunt

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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AI investment in the UL set to double with a £100m boost, targeting healthcare, environmental protection, and national security sectors.
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Major inefficiencies discovered in SaaS contract management

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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A study by Vertice reveals businesses waste 385 hours in meetings annually due to inefficiencies in software contract management.
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Golden Quarter lift-off for UK electronics manufacturers

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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UK's electronics and telecom sector sees surge in profitability, surpassing industry average for the fourth quarter of 2023.
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Are C-suite executives cybersecurity's weakest link?

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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C-suite executives, often the weakest security link in organisations, are a significant target for cyber threats, amid a surge in cyber attacks.
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Deel acquires Zavvy to enhance payroll, HR services

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Deel acquires people enablement platform Zavvy, bringing AI-driven performance management and learning and development functionalities.
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Retail, finance sectors face consumer shift over cyber threats

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Consumer confidence in retail and finance sectors may wane due to increasing cybersecurity threats, a new study as found.
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Cavell study highlights rising automation in global contact centre strategy

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Cavell's new study reveals a growing trend of automation in customer experience strategies globally, with Western contact centres predicting a significant surge in automated solutions over the next three years.
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Payhawk to boost London workforce by 44% following revenue spike

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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UK fintech company Payhawk aims to expand its London team by 44% following a successful year and the acquisition of its UK EMI Licence.
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UK Tech Minister emphasises trust for AI uptake in SMEs

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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UK Tech Minister, Saqib Bhatti, emphasises the need for trust and transparency in AI to boost its acceptance among SMEs, highlighting a knowledge gap despite growing interest.
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Thomson Reuters acquires Pagero for enhanced e-invoicing compliance

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Thomson Reuters has acquired e-invoicing firm Pagero in a USD $800 million deal. The deal is set to simplify compliance and boost global end-to-start efficiency in real-time tax reporting.