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Give to Gain: Why sharing knowledge Is the most powerful investment we can make

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Sharing knowledge, not hoarding it, is the investment that multiplies confidence, opportunity and leadership for future generations.
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AI, women in tech & why progress demands a human lens

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As AI reshapes tech, women still battle entrenched bias; only a deliberately human lens can turn this revolution into real inclusion.
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UK urged to back women to close digital skills gap

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UK tech leaders warn women must be central to tackling digital skills gaps or the economy risks losing more than GBP £10 billion in growth.
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Structure matters: How growth can outpace your foundation

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As AI accelerates change, leaders are warned that rapid growth without robust human and operational structures is fragile and unsustainable.
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Aero Commerce backs Tech She Can with matched appeal

Sat, 28th Feb 2026
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Aero backs Tech She Can with a GBP £500 matched fundraising drive to spotlight and tackle the persistent gender gap in tech careers.
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Vertiv backs Zagreb data centre design skills push

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Vertiv teams with Zagreb University of Applied Sciences on a new data centre design course to tackle Europe's digital infrastructure skills gap.
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AI early adopters gain edge as readiness gap widens

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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AI early adopters gain strategic advantage as global survey finds widening readiness gap and sharper focus on fast-evolving AI risks.
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Six leaders shortlisted for Veuve Clicquot Bold Awards

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Veuve Clicquot names six women leading change in hospitality, music, fashion and climate as finalists for its 2026 Bold Awards.
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Zapier survey shows AI roles surge & pay premiums rise

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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AI roles are booming despite a cooler jobs market, with Zapier finding most firms plan AI hiring and many paying sizeable skill premiums.
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The future of work in 2026: Building the modern workspace

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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By 2026, modern workspaces will hinge on invisible infrastructure, governed AI and human-centric orchestration to stay competitive.
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Legacy tech stalls United Kingdom government drive for AI

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Legacy systems and skills gaps mean 69% of UK public bodies say outdated tech is blocking AI plans, Cloudhouse research reveals.
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CompTIA launches AI course for frontline help desks

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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CompTIA unveils AI Help Desk Essentials course to train frontline IT support teams in safe, effective use of generative AI chatbots.
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Firms turn from tech hiring wars to AI upskilling push

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Firms cool tech hiring wars as 83% of recruiters say success now hinges more on AI upskilling existing staff than bringing in new talent.
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Multiverse hires Jay Richman as Chief Product Officer

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Multiverse names ex-Amazon and Spotify leader Jay Richman CPO as revenue tops USD $100 million and its AI learning platform rapidly scales.
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CodeBase reshapes leadership as Stephen Coleman steps aside

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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CodeBase founder Stephen Coleman shifts from chief executive to Group Chair as Jon Hope and Richard Lennox take interim leadership roles.
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South Thames College launches new AI skills courses

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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South Thames College launches paid and free AI skills courses in Wandsworth to help employers and London jobseekers keep pace with technology.
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Marketers lag on AI tools amid data & trust concerns

Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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Marketers are hesitant to embrace AI as data quality, security fears and skills gaps fuel a widening confidence and adoption divide.
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Dell unveils tougher classroom laptops for AI‑era study

Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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Dell launches tougher Windows and Chromebook laptops for classrooms, pitching durable AI‑ready devices with long battery life and easier repairs.
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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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Vertali boosts global hiring amid mainframe security boom

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Vertali expands its global workforce across technical, programme and support roles as mainframe security and modernisation demand surges.