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Metaview report reveals AI surge in 2024 job interviews
Generative AI

Metaview report reveals AI surge in 2024 job interviews

Metaview's 2024 Trends Report reveals a surge in AI discussions in job interviews, while references to DEI have dropped by 30%, indicating shifting priorities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024
UK brands turn to online marketplaces for wider reach
Artificial Intelligence

UK brands turn to online marketplaces for wider reach

UK brands are increasingly utilising online marketplaces, with average sellers engaging on four platforms as they adapt to consumer shopping habits.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024
Vultr secures first equity financing, valued at $3.5bn
Artificial Intelligence

Vultr secures first equity financing, valued at $3.5bn

Vultr secures its first equity financing at a valuation of $3.5 billion, aiming to expand its global AI infrastructure and cloud computing services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
Global wage inflation for IT TSPs set to improve in 2025
Financial Systems

Global wage inflation for IT TSPs set to improve in 2025

Service Leadership's latest report forecasts significant improvements in wage inflation for IT solution providers in 2025, following a stagnant 2023.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
Skillsoft integrates with SAP for enhanced skills insights
Human Capital Management

Skillsoft integrates with SAP for enhanced skills insights

Skillsoft has launched a new integration with SAP's talent intelligence hub, aiming to bolster workforce skills insights for UK businesses amid skills shortages.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
Morgan Stanley partners with Wise to boost FX settlements
Financial institutions

Morgan Stanley partners with Wise to boost FX settlements

Morgan Stanley has partnered with Wise to enhance its foreign exchange settlement capabilities, marking a first for an investment bank in this area.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
Digital resilience rules for ICT providers from 2025
Cybersecurity

Digital resilience rules for ICT providers from 2025

The Digital Operational Resilience Act will come into force on 17 January 2025, impacting ICT providers linked to the financial services sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
M Group Services appoints Archie Norman as new Chairman
Unified Communications

M Group Services appoints Archie Norman as new Chairman

M Group Services has appointed Archie Norman as its new non-executive Chairman, bringing extensive experience from major British corporations.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
Responsible AI starts with transparency
Hyperscale

Responsible AI starts with transparency

Enterprise AI is hampered by a lack of transparency, as firms struggle to trust models that don't explain their outcomes before competitors leap ahead.

By Eddie Pettis and Haifeng Li • 7 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
Equinix & Dell collaborate to launch private AI solution
Network Infrastructure

Equinix & Dell collaborate to launch private AI solution

Equinix and Dell Technologies are launching a private AI solution to help enterprises securely train AI models across clouds, utilising cutting-edge technology.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
Motorola secures NOK 1.78 billion contract in Norway deal
Unified Communications

Motorola secures NOK 1.78 billion contract in Norway deal

Motorola Solutions has secured a NOK 1.78 billion contract to enhance Norway's critical communications network for emergency services through the 2030s.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
TechWorks unveils strategy to boost UK semiconductor sector
Semiconductors

TechWorks unveils strategy to boost UK semiconductor sector

TechWorks has unveiled a strategic report aimed at revitalising the UK semiconductor industry, targeting USD $100 billion in value over ten years.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
ExpressVPN introduces holiday.com eSIM for travellers
eSIM

ExpressVPN introduces holiday.com eSIM for travellers

ExpressVPN has launched the holiday.com eSIM, a digital solution designed to enhance connectivity for travellers in over 200 global destinations.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
Tray.ai unveils Merlin Agent Builder for AI deployment
Software-as-a-Service

Tray.ai unveils Merlin Agent Builder for AI deployment

Tray.ai has launched Merlin Agent Builder, a platform aimed at simplifying AI agent development for enterprises facing significant technology challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
Humanforce acquires LiveHire in USD $17.2M HR tech deal
Human Capital Management

Humanforce acquires LiveHire in USD $17.2M HR tech deal

Humanforce has acquired Australian HR tech firm LiveHire for USD $17.2 million, marking its fourth acquisition in two years to enhance workforce solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
Tim Wintrip appointed CEO of Lemongrass
DevOps

Tim Wintrip appointed CEO of Lemongrass

Tim Wintrip has been named CEO of Lemongrass, set to take office on 1 January 2025, succeeding Mike Rosenbloom who will join the Board.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
GitHub announces Copilot Free tier for VS Code users
Open source

GitHub announces Copilot Free tier for VS Code users

GitHub has surpassed 150 million developers and launched a free tier for its Copilot in Visual Studio Code, empowering users with enhanced coding tools.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
Akamai reveals $9.6m benefit and 152% ROI from Guardicore use
Firewalls

Akamai reveals $9.6m benefit and 152% ROI from Guardicore use

A recent Forrester study reveals Akamai's Guardicore Segmentation solution offers organisations a USD $9.6 million benefit over three years and 152% ROI.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
Cloudera unveils RAG Studio for AI without coding skills
Unified Communications

Cloudera unveils RAG Studio for AI without coding skills

Cloudera has unveiled a preview of its Retrieval-Augmented Generation Studio, enabling enterprises to deploy AI chatbots using real-time data without coding.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024