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UK tech workers demand better AI training from employers

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UK tech staff want more practical AI training as daily use outpaces formal instruction, with cybersecurity and data privacy top of the list.
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SAP Concur says UK data woes stem from culture not tech

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SAP Concur says UK firms are hampering AI and finance decisions with patchy data governance, muddled ownership and a weak culture of accountability.
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Data analysis & AI literacy top skills for accountants

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Data analysis and AI literacy emerge as the most sought-after skills as Caseware study finds many accountancy firms unprepared for AI retraining.
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Mediazoo relaunches Finer Vision for AI skills training

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Mediazoo relaunches Finer Vision as an AI skills arm for L&D teams, offering certification and consultancy to close enterprise AI skills gaps.
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ThoughtSpot unveils Spotter Semantics AI-native layer

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ThoughtSpot debuts Spotter Semantics, an AI-native semantic layer to give analytics agents consistent, governed answers to data questions.
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AI leaders pull ahead as laggards face analytics latency

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AI projects in full production race ahead as a global survey exposes a widening trust and speed gap with organisations still experimenting.
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AI is forcing leaders to rethink how teams work

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AI is transforming work, pushing leaders to redesign global teams, roles and culture so people can shape intelligent systems, not fear them.
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DataIQ names Europe's top 10 influential data & AI leaders

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DataIQ's 2026 Top 10 names Europe's most influential data and AI leaders, with UK-based executives dominating the cross-sector list.
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Purposeful leadership shaping the future of insurance

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Geo Underwriting chief shares how curiosity-led leadership, culture and digital ambition are reshaping the future of the UK insurance market.
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Give to gain: Navigating the tech frontier from first principles

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On International Women's Day 2026, a fintech leader urges women to harness first principles, allies and mentoring to cross tech frontiers.
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International Women's Day: If women are not shaping AI, they will be shaped by it

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As AI reshapes work and life, women must be empowered to build and question it, or risk being defined by systems they did not design.
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The art of reinvention: How women can define success in the AI era

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In an AI-transformed workplace, women who embrace continuous reinvention and relevance over rank will define the next era of leadership.
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Credas urges UK drive to educate buyers on digital ID

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Credas urges a UK-wide push to teach homebuyers about safer digital ID, warning email and WhatsApp use leaves them open to fraud.
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Essex councils launch AI training to build digital culture

Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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Two Essex councils enrol 33 staff on new AI and data training as they push a digital-first culture to cut workloads and improve services.
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Keltbray launches AI & data academy with Multiverse

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Keltbray has launched an AI and data academy with Multiverse to upskill staff, boost productivity and support growth in regulated sectors.
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India AI summit targets data control and skills gap

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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India AI Impact Summit spotlights trusted data, skills gaps and structural reform as leaders seek a shared roadmap for global AI governance.
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Most firms fail to measure real financial returns on AI

Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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Most organisations still cannot show pounds-and-pence returns on AI, with only 15% tracking its financial impact, a new report warns.
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Addison Lee trains staff in AI to boost London logistics

Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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Addison Lee is training staff in AI and data with Multiverse to cut dead mileage, sharpen forecasting and boost London fleet efficiency.
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UK employers urged to rethink SAP hiring for skills

Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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UK firms told to overhaul SAP hiring, prioritising skills, learning and well-being as talent shortages deepen and candidates gain leverage.
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AI trust paradox exposes gaps in literacy & governance

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Employees trust AI data more than ever, yet European and UK firms admit literacy gaps and weak governance are undermining safe adoption.