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UK's talent shortage inspires innovative workforce solutions
Human Capital Management

UK's talent shortage inspires innovative workforce solutions

With approximately 9.25m individuals aged 16-64 out of the UK's workforce, businesses face a monumental talent deficit, driving companies to innovate in order to attract skilled employees.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
Vested promotes internal talent, welcomes new Managing Director
Financial Services

Vested promotes internal talent, welcomes new Managing Director

Vested appoints Katie Spreadbury as UK CEO and David Simpson as MD of Creative and Marketing Services as part of a major management reshuffle.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024

Global Stories

Acquisition stories

Databricks sees impressive 70% growth in Australia & New Zealand
Atlassian

Databricks sees impressive 70% growth in Australia & New Zealand

Databricks announces a 70% YoY growth in Australia and New Zealand, fuelled by increased local business adoption of its data and AI capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2024
insytz fintech debuts, aiming to democratise international investment insight
Data Analytics

insytz fintech debuts, aiming to democratise international investment insight

New fintech insytz aims to democratise global market insights, providing a visually engaging, algorithm-driven platform for investors at all levels to grasp market trends easily.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2024
Vivek Ramachandran joins Black Hat Arsenal review board
Cybersecurity

Vivek Ramachandran joins Black Hat Arsenal review board

Cybersecurity luminary Vivek Ramachandran joins the Black Hat Arsenal review board, keen to mentor the future cyber professionals and further his commitment to the industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
Exclusive Networks acquires NEXTGEN Group to bolster APAC presence
Data Analytics

Exclusive Networks acquires NEXTGEN Group to bolster APAC presence

Cybersecurity giant, Exclusive Networks, unveils plans to fully acquire channel services firm, NEXTGEN Group, boosting its market presence across the Asia-Pacific region.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
Flare acquires Foretrace marking TEM arena's notable M&A
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Flare acquires Foretrace marking TEM arena's notable M&A

In a move marking the first M&A in the Threat Exposure Management (TEM) space, global leader Flare acquires US firm Foretrace, boosting their capabilities against cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
Canva acquires Affinity to enhance its professional design toolkit
Acquire

Canva acquires Affinity to enhance its professional design toolkit

Canva boosts professional design capabilities with the acquisition of the creative software suite Affinity, targeting the untapped 1% of industry professionals and expanding its enterprise offering.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
Twilio unveils Unified Profiles & Agent Copilot for customised interactions
Customer Experience

Twilio unveils Unified Profiles & Agent Copilot for customised interactions

Twilio introduces Unified Profiles and Agent Copilot to its Flex platform, using Segment's customer data to provide personalised, data-informed customer experiences and bolster employee productivity.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024
Empowering businesses: T4 Group's strategic Data Centre acquisition
Digital Transformation

Empowering businesses: T4 Group's strategic Data Centre acquisition

T4 Group bolsters its position in the co-location market with the strategic acquisition of the East Tāmaki Data Centre, offering businesses secure and cost-effective data solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024
LG Magna earns cybersecurity certification ahead of new regulations
Cybersecurity

LG Magna earns cybersecurity certification ahead of new regulations

LG Magna secures Cyber Security Management System certification ahead of new global regulations due July 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024
Encompass appoints Neil Acworth as new Chief Information Security Officer
Risk & Compliance

Encompass appoints Neil Acworth as new Chief Information Security Officer

Neil Acworth steps into the role of Chief Information Security Officer at Encompass Corporation, bolstering the firm's commitment to delivering robust, data-centred financial security measures.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024
Network analysers market to hit USD $800m with 4.8% CAGR by 2033
Wireless devices

Network analysers market to hit USD $800m with 4.8% CAGR by 2033

Global demand for network analysers, essential for evaluating electrical network properties, is set to grow, with a predicted market value of USD $800m by 2033, according to Fact.MR.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024
Wolters Kluwer joins forces with BDO for BEPS Pillar Two webinar
Risk & Compliance

Wolters Kluwer joins forces with BDO for BEPS Pillar Two webinar

Wolters Kluwer and BDO join forces in a webinar, aiming to provide expert insights to navigate the complex challenges faced by multinational firms due to BEPS Pillar Two.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024
What are professional services? (examples + key statistics)
DevOps

What are professional services? (examples + key statistics)

The professional services industry, valued at $6.02tn in 2022, incorporates diverse sectors from supply chain management to cybersecurity consulting.

By Nicola Stewart • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Acquisition stories

AUCloud partners with VMware for white-label solution support
Edge Computing

AUCloud partners with VMware for white-label solution support

AUCloud forms a strategic partnership with VMware by Broadcom to offer Managed Service Providers (MSPs) a secure white-label cloud solution, adapting to the changes in VMware's product offerings and licensing models.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024
Cartelux appoints Kae Hum & Carla McAloon in strategic roles
Marketing Technologies

Cartelux appoints Kae Hum & Carla McAloon in strategic roles

Cartelux bolsters innovation strategy with hiring of industry leaders Kae Hum and Carla McAloon, as they work to expand beyond the automotive industry.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2024