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Workday completes Sana deal, enhancing AI-driven workplace tools

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Workday has completed its acquisition of AI firm Sana, aiming to unify workplace systems into a single AI-powered interface for improved productivity.
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Stop buying, start building: How to win the digital skills race

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Organisations must prioritise building digital skills in-house through AI-powered learning to close widening gaps and thrive by 2026 amid rapid tech change.
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UK life sciences sector at risk as skills gap threatens growth

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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The UK life sciences sector faces stalled investments as skills shortages persist, risking growth despite calls for increased government-funded training and modern tech.
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Compliance & education reshape influencer marketing in UK & EU

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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UK and EU influencer marketing evolves with stricter compliance and education, boosting transparency and professionalism amid rising regulatory demands.
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Fastly launches partner certification to combat rising cyber threats

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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Fastly launches a new certification programme for partners to tackle rising cyber threats, enhancing security expertise and service delivery worldwide.
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Natalie Garfield appointed CFO to boost South Wales business growth

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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Natalie Garfield joins The CFO Centre as CFO to drive growth and support South Wales businesses with over 20 years of financial leadership experience.
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US, Switzerland & UK best retain soft power amid AI surge

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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The US, Switzerland, and UK lead in retaining soft power despite AI advances, thanks to culture, education, and scientific achievement, a global study finds.
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AI to reshape developer roles, skills & teams by 2026 survey finds

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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By 2026, AI will transform developer roles with 65% expecting shifts towards strategy and design, while automation prompts leaner teams and evolving skillsets.
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EXOq research hub to boost Oxford region by GBP £1.4 billion

Sat, 8th Nov 2025
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EXOq, a new research district near Oxford, will bring GBP £1.4 billion annually and 7,000 jobs, boosting the local economy and innovation sector.
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Rising pressures push one in three DBAs to consider career change

Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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One in three database administrators in the UK are considering career changes amid rising work pressures and growing complexity, says new report.
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UK small businesses face surge in cyberattacks as BT acts

Sat, 1st Nov 2025
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UK small businesses face a 300% rise in daily cyber scans, prompting BT to launch AI-powered antivirus to shield SMEs from growing cyber threats.
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KnowBe4 Student Edition marks one million trained in cyber safety

Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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KnowBe4's Student Edition has trained one million students worldwide in cyber safety, enhancing online protection and campus security cultures.
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KnowBe4 honours EMEA partners for cyber defence & growth in 2025

Sat, 25th Oct 2025
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KnowBe4 has honoured top EMEA partners for excellence in cyber defence, marketing innovation, and growth in its 2025 Partner Programmeme Awards.
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Ricoh urges UK firms to adopt 'assume breach' cyber approach

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Ricoh urges UK firms to adopt an 'Assume Breach' cyber approach, shifting focus to rapid response and recovery amid rising AI-driven attacks.
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TA585 identified as key threat actor using advanced malware tools

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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Proofpoint identifies TA585 as a cyber threat actor managing end-to-end attacks, deploying advanced malware like MonsterV2 to target finance firms globally.
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Sytech adapts to new forensic code, boosting UK digital standards

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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SYTECH has adopted the new UK Forensic Science Regulator Code, enhancing its digital forensic standards and commitment to quality and compliance.
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Aryaka launches enhanced partner programme for EMEA & APAC

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Aryaka launches an enhanced partner programme in EMEA and APAC, boosting collaboration, onboarding, and resources for over 30 new distributors and VARs.
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Finance & healthcare sectors urged to upskill amid cyber gaps

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Finance, healthcare and MSSPs face significant cybersecurity skill gaps, urging urgent upskilling beyond compliance to tackle evolving cyber threats effectively.
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Deepfake attacks cost firms an average of USD $280,000 per incident

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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More than half of firms faced deepfake fraud losses averaging USD $280,000 per incident, despite increased cybersecurity training and awareness efforts.
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Cyber skills shortage & rising AI use drive higher breach costs

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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A global shortage of cyber experts and rising AI use are driving cyber breach costs above USD $1 million for over half of organisations in 2024, says Fortinet.