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UK public sector slows digital change but eyes NHS gains
EduTech

UK public sector slows digital change but eyes NHS gains

UK public bodies rein in sweeping digital change for 2026, while the NHS accelerates paperless care and AI plans in Whitehall cool.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
UK SMEs warned to prioritise AI, cyber & skills by 2026
Unified Communications

UK SMEs warned to prioritise AI, cyber & skills by 2026

UK SMEs told to stop 'dabbling' and urgently hardwire AI, cyber, skills and sustainability into tech strategy before 2026 crunch hits.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
UK tech chiefs see 2026 as AI, network & talent test
Data Protection

UK tech chiefs see 2026 as AI, network & talent test

UK tech leaders say 2026 will test firms' AI adoption, network resilience and talent strategy, while priming the sector for faster growth.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
Visa red tape choking AI & tech hiring, study finds
Data Analytics

Visa red tape choking AI & tech hiring, study finds

Red tape in UK and US visa systems is stalling AI and tech hiring, with firms reporting weeks-long delays, higher costs and lost revenue.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
UK founders demand clearer AI rules & digital trust
Digital Transformation

UK founders demand clearer AI rules & digital trust

UK founders warn unclear AI rules and weak digital trust threaten competitiveness, as many eye EU markets despite backing Britain to start up.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025

Global Stories

Digital Skills stories

AI & automation face 2026 shakeout on real business value
Digital Transformation

AI & automation face 2026 shakeout on real business value

In 2026, AI and automation face a shakeout as pilots give way to hard ROI demands, exposing skills gaps and flawed processes at scale.

By Kaleah Salmon • 8 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Finance leaders fear AI skills gap as change accelerates
Robotics

Finance leaders fear AI skills gap as change accelerates

Finance chiefs brace for AI upheaval as CIMA warns of widening skills gap and underprepared teams despite soaring expectations.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
UK firms see responsible AI as key competitive edge
Digital Transformation

UK firms see responsible AI as key competitive edge

Most UK business leaders say responsible AI will be a key competitive edge within three years, but many still struggle to put it into practice.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Manufacturers pin profit hopes on AI amid readiness gap
Digital Transformation

Manufacturers pin profit hopes on AI amid readiness gap

Manufacturers bet heavily on AI to boost margins within two years, even as most admit their plants lack the readiness to deploy it at scale.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
ANZ executives turn from ERP upgrades to agentic AI
Digital Transformation

ANZ executives turn from ERP upgrades to agentic AI

ANZ executives are shifting spend from costly ERP upgrades to agentic AI and automation as talent shortages and ROI pressure intensify.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Skills stories

NetApp & Agastya launch rural data & AI lab in India
Agricultural Technology

NetApp & Agastya launch rural data & AI lab in India

NetApp and Agastya have opened a rural data and AI lab in Andhra Pradesh to teach data literacy and problem-solving to government school students.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sat, 27th Dec 2025
Explainer: Australia's public sector AI opportunity
Data Protection

Explainer: Australia's public sector AI opportunity

Australia's vast public sector is turning to AI to boost efficiency, cut costs and improve services, while navigating strict ethical safeguards.

By Sean Mitchell • 10 min read • Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
The rise and impact of AI in Biotechnology and Healthcare
Data Protection

The rise and impact of AI in Biotechnology and Healthcare

AI is reshaping biotech and healthcare, speeding drug discovery and diagnostics as the market for AI in biotech surges toward USD $11.4 billion.

By Telma Mantas • 9 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
Microsoft cloud region powers New Zealand's AI growth
Agricultural Technology

Microsoft cloud region powers New Zealand's AI growth

Microsoft's NZ North cloud hub is powering Aotearoa's AI push, cutting costs, boosting skills and running on 100 per cent renewable energy.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
AI, security skills reshape tech jobs across India's cities
DevOps

AI, security skills reshape tech jobs across India's cities

AI and cybersecurity roles are reshaping India's tech workforce, as tier-2 cities rise as hubs for next-generation digital skills.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
AI, flexibility & friction reshape New Zealand jobs in 2026
Digital Transformation

AI, flexibility & friction reshape New Zealand jobs in 2026

New Zealand enters 2026 with rising job confidence but clunky hiring, AI gaps and demands for flexibility are reshaping work and recruitment.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Why resilience won't future-proof our supply chains
Unified Communications

Why resilience won't future-proof our supply chains

Resilience is no longer enough: businesses must build anti-fragile, digitally enabled supply chains that thrive amid constant disruption.

By Farokh Ghadially • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025