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UK tech SMEs face financial hurdles but remain optimistic
Crowdfunding

UK tech SMEs face financial hurdles but remain optimistic

A Dojo report reveals that despite financial pressures, 79% of UK tech SMEs expect revenue and profit growth in 2024, backed by average borrowing of GBP £95,000.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Calls intensify for AI integration in national curriculum
EduTech

Calls intensify for AI integration in national curriculum

Experts are calling for AI integration in the national curriculum, highlighting its necessity to prepare Generation Alpha for future digital landscapes.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
AI regulation concerns hinder UK business adoption, survey says
DevOps

AI regulation concerns hinder UK business adoption, survey says

A Freshworks survey reveals 35% of UK businesses see unclear AI regulations as a major barrier to adoption despite acknowledged productivity gains.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2024
Greater Manchester councils select inploi to boost job platform
Artificial Intelligence

Greater Manchester councils select inploi to boost job platform

Consortium of 13 councils selects talent tech firm inploi for a four-year, six-figure contract to enhance the greater.jobs platform amidst UK's labour shortage.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024

Global Stories

Job Market stories

AI threatens AUD $519 million in music creators' revenues by 2028
Digital Entertainment

AI threatens AUD $519 million in music creators' revenues by 2028

A new APRA AMCOS report reveals AI could jeopardise 23% of music creators' revenues in Aus and NZ by 2028, risking AUD $519 million, and urges regulatory action.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2024
NVIDIA enhances AI education with GPU-accelerated curriculum
Robotics

NVIDIA enhances AI education with GPU-accelerated curriculum

NVIDIA teams up with top universities, integrating GPU-accelerated AI into STEM curriculums globally, prepping students with future-ready skills.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Commonwealth & SAS partner to boost AI skills with USD $10m
Data Analytics

Commonwealth & SAS partner to boost AI skills with USD $10m

The Commonwealth Secretariat partners with SAS to launch a USD $10 million initiative to enhance AI skills across Commonwealth countries, targeting 10,000 students and educators.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Aug 2024
Fiverr transforms from service marketplace to hiring platform
Unified Communications

Fiverr transforms from service marketplace to hiring platform

Fiverr shifts from a freelance marketplace to a comprehensive hiring platform, introducing new features like profession-based talent discovery and hourly rates.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
The good and bad: What AI means for the future of New Zealand
EduTech

The good and bad: What AI means for the future of New Zealand

New Zealand AI expert Heitor Gomes explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping job markets and raises ethical concerns, urging Kiwis to stay ahead.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
Telefónica Tech creates 20 jobs in major NI healthcare project
Health Technologies

Telefónica Tech creates 20 jobs in major NI healthcare project

Telefónica Tech UK&I is bolstering Belfast's workforce with 20 new jobs as it aids Northern Ireland's rollout of the encompass health and social care record system.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
New survey reveals mixed feelings on AI in Asia Pacific
EduTech

New survey reveals mixed feelings on AI in Asia Pacific

The Ipsos survey has revealed a stark divide in AI sentiment across the Asia Pacific, with high enthusiasm in China but notable scepticism in New Zealand.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Job Market stories

Top firms stress vigilance during National Scam Awareness Week
EduTech

Top firms stress vigilance during National Scam Awareness Week

During National Scam Awareness Week, executives from Qualys, SailPoint, and CyberArk have stressed heightened vigilance and advanced security measures.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024
HireHunch launches HunchScore to boost tech candidates' skills
Software-as-a-Service

HireHunch launches HunchScore to boost tech candidates' skills

HireHunch, a Bangalore-based B2B SaaS firm, has launched HunchScore to help tech graduates and professionals ace interviews and boost their career prospects.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Google Cloud boosts Indonesian students with tech skills launchpad
EduTech

Google Cloud boosts Indonesian students with tech skills launchpad

Google Cloud partners with Indonesia's Ministry of Communications on the Google Cloud Career Launchpad, aimed at equipping 8,500 students with vital cloud skills.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
ACS Victoria launches workshop for skilled migrant spouses
Job Market

ACS Victoria launches workshop for skilled migrant spouses

The Australian Computer Society's new workshop series in Victoria aims to help skilled migrant spouses navigate the local ICT job market, addressing employment challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
Australian finance sector sees increase in full-time office mandates
Unified Communications

Australian finance sector sees increase in full-time office mandates

As firms push for pre-pandemic office presence, 33% of Australian finance staff are now required to work in-office full-time, up from 23% last year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
SEEK unveils Southeast Asia's hiring & stress report 2024
Seek

SEEK unveils Southeast Asia's hiring & stress report 2024

SEEK's 2024 report has revealed high stress in Southeast Asia's job market, with Singapore taking the lead.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024