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UK STEM sector losing billions due to AI tool shortage
Artificial Intelligence

UK STEM sector losing billions due to AI tool shortage

New research reveals UK STEM professionals lose six hours weekly due to inadequate AI access, costing the economy GBP £64 billion annually.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
Code Institute unveils €250,000 Spring Scholarship for aspiring developers
Software Development

Code Institute unveils €250,000 Spring Scholarship for aspiring developers

Code Institute introduces a €250,000 Spring Scholarship Fund, aiming to remove financial barriers for aspiring software developers amid global economic difficulties.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
UK government launches £1.5m campaign to boost tech sector
Artificial Intelligence

UK government launches £1.5m campaign to boost tech sector

Tech Secretary Michelle Donelan announces a £1.5m government campaign to stimulate investment in UK science and technology startups.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024

Global Stories

Global economy stories

Crypto industry poised for major growth in 2025
Crypto

Crypto industry poised for major growth in 2025

Adrian Przelozny forecasts a transformative 2025 for cryptocurrency, buoyed by pro-crypto US policies and growing institutional investment.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Zendesk appoints Mitch Young to lead Asia Pacific growth
Fintech

Zendesk appoints Mitch Young to lead Asia Pacific growth

Zendesk has appointed Mitch Young as Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific, tasked with driving the company's growth in key markets like Australia and India.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Kaseya predicts a technology boom for MSPs and SMBs
Customer Experience

Kaseya predicts a technology boom for MSPs and SMBs

Kaseya predicts a transformative future for Managed Service Providers, as technology enables small to mid-sized businesses to compete with larger firms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
Everest Group exceeds impact sourcing targets in 2024
Artificial Intelligence

Everest Group exceeds impact sourcing targets in 2024

Everest Group aims to boost impact sourcing in tech services from 350,000 to 500,000 by 2025, with projections of 505,000 to 535,000 for 2024.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Fiverr launches new financial services vertical for startups
Global economy

Fiverr launches new financial services vertical for startups

Fiverr has unveiled a new Financial Services Vertical to empower startups with essential finance roles, amid a booming industry growing at 7.7%.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
Certinia unveils Customer Success Cloud for seamless integration
Unified Communications

Certinia unveils Customer Success Cloud for seamless integration

Certinia has launched its Customer Success Cloud, integrating seamlessly with its existing Professional Services Cloud to enhance collaboration across departments.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
AI presents major challenge for IT departments in 2024
Enterprise Resource Planning

AI presents major challenge for IT departments in 2024

A Certinia report reveals 43% of firms see staff AI training as key for 2024, while 38% plan to hire AI talent. Will firms adapt swiftly enough?.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Rise in cyber risks targeting third-party vulnerabilities
Ransomware

Rise in cyber risks targeting third-party vulnerabilities

New report reveals a worrying concentration of cyber risks in just 15 vendors, underlining the global economy's vulnerability to third-party cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024
Generative AI and the rise of 'AI-nxiety'
Data Analytics

Generative AI and the rise of 'AI-nxiety'

'AI-nxiety' amongst tech professionals is prevalent, but generative AI presents an opportunity rather than a threat, potentially driving further innovation and efficiency within the industry.

By Jeremiah Stone • 5 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The big risk of too few women in Aotearoa's tech sector
EduTech

IWD 2024: The big risk of too few women in Aotearoa's tech sector

The scarcity of women in Aotearoa's tech sector, including cybersecurity, exacerbates risks of talent shortage, low productivity, staff turnover, and weaker business outcomes, experts warn.

By Melissa Cantell • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Cybersecurity is your defensive strategy, cyber resilience is your business
Ransomware

Cybersecurity is your defensive strategy, cyber resilience is your business

In light of the massive cybersecurity breach impacting Ivanti solutions, firms are urged to embrace cyber resilience for business continuity, demonstrating greater fortitude against potential disruptions.

By Christy Wyatt • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Global economy stories

FedEx fuels Asia-Pacific economy with USD $1.7 billion boost
Supply Chain

FedEx fuels Asia-Pacific economy with USD $1.7 billion boost

FedEx's latest economic impact report reveals a USD $1.7 billion boost to the Asia-Pacific economy in FY 2024, enhancing regional commerce and connectivity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024
ALE expands strategic partnerships for NaaS in Singapore
Unified Communications

ALE expands strategic partnerships for NaaS in Singapore

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise expands partnerships with ACA Pacific and Exclusive Networks Singapore to offer Network as a Service.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2024
What Artificial Intelligence means for Your KiwiSaver account
Supply Chain

What Artificial Intelligence means for Your KiwiSaver account

AI could revolutionise KiwiSaver accounts by providing real-time data insights, optimising investments, and driving wealth creation for 3.25+ million investors.

By Morne Redgard • 5 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024