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NG Bailey to recruit over 70 apprentices across UK
Human Capital Management

NG Bailey to recruit over 70 apprentices across UK

NG Bailey will recruit over 70 apprentices across the UK, offering roles in engineering, building services, facilities and IT.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Access Group adopts co-CEO model to drive AI growth
Software-as-a-Service

Access Group adopts co-CEO model to drive AI growth

Access names Jon Jorgensen co-CEO with Chris Bayne to split tech and commercial roles as it targets AI-fuelled growth off GBP £1.2 billion sales.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
ISACA to lead CMMC credentials, reshaping defence cyber
Data Protection

ISACA to lead CMMC credentials, reshaping defence cyber

ISACA named global authority for US defence CMMC credentials, reshaping cyber standards for more than 200,000 suppliers worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
Women & rising stars honoured at 2025 TechWorks Awards gala
Semiconductors

Women & rising stars honoured at 2025 TechWorks Awards gala

Women leaders and emerging engineers headlined the 2025 TechWorks Awards in London, as UK deep tech celebrated talent and diversity.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Dec 2025
UK faces mounting STEM talent exodus amid tighter visa rules
Digital Transformation

UK faces mounting STEM talent exodus amid tighter visa rules

Amid rising visa hurdles, 23% of UK STEM employers report losing skilled workers abroad, threatening future growth in vital science and tech sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

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Johnson Controls names Susan Hughes Asia Pacific chief
Manufacturing

Johnson Controls names Susan Hughes Asia Pacific chief

Johnson Controls has appointed Susan Hughes to lead its Asia Pacific business, joining the executive committee as it targets growth in the region.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
'AI workslop': Zapier survey finds AI delivers gains as well as costly corrections
Data Analytics

'AI workslop': Zapier survey finds AI delivers gains as well as costly corrections

Zapier survey finds 92% of staff feel AI boosts productivity, yet workers spend hours each week fixing low-quality 'AI workslop' outputs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Isle of Man to host 2026 Interceltic Business Forum
Clean technologies

Isle of Man to host 2026 Interceltic Business Forum

The Isle of Man will host the 2026 Interceltic Business Forum, uniting Celtic regions to deepen economic ties and showcase innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
PMC opens major India centre to boost global retail innovation
Data Analytics

PMC opens major India centre to boost global retail innovation

PMC has launched a 35,000 sq ft Innovation & Delivery Centre in Vadodara, India, doubling its workforce to boost global retail digital transformation projects.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Mercedes F1 team adopts AR tech to boost race car assembly speed
AR, VR & Metaverse

Mercedes F1 team adopts AR tech to boost race car assembly speed

Mercedes F1 team uses AR tech from TeamViewer to speed up test rig assembly, improving precision and accelerating parts development for racing success.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Nov 2025
GHD joins Harvard-Microsoft AI transformation initiative
Digital Transformation

GHD joins Harvard-Microsoft AI transformation initiative

GHD teams up with Harvard and Microsoft to accelerate AI adoption in business, pioneering innovation in engineering and infrastructure sectors globally.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Automation Fair highlights AI & skills to drive factory future
Platform-as-a-Service

Automation Fair highlights AI & skills to drive factory future

Rockwell Automation's fair in Chicago draws 15,000+ to explore AI, autonomous systems, and skills shaping factory productivity and sustainability worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Engineering stories

Rohde & Schwarz opens first dedicated office in NZ
Partner Programmes

Rohde & Schwarz opens first dedicated office in NZ

German test and measurement firm Rohde & Schwarz has opened its first dedicated New Zealand office, establishing a base in central Auckland.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Dec 2025
Amazon & university host event to boost girls in STEM careers
EduTech

Amazon & university host event to boost girls in STEM careers

Amazon, Western Sydney University and Camden Council launch Girls' Tech Day to inspire up to 900 girls in STEM careers across Western Sydney.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Subzero Engineering launches APAC hub in Vietnam for growth
DataCentre infrastructure

Subzero Engineering launches APAC hub in Vietnam for growth

Subzero Engineering has opened a new manufacturing and R&D hub in Ho Chi Minh City to boost data centre solutions and growth across the APAC region.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Prophet appoints Bec Geyer as Head of Talent & People
Human Capital Management

Prophet appoints Bec Geyer as Head of Talent & People

Prophet has appointed Bec Geyer as Head of Talent and People to lead recruitment and development amid rapid growth in its decision science and tech teams.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Gen Z Australians drive surge in short-term options trading
Fintech

Gen Z Australians drive surge in short-term options trading

Gen Z Australians are driving a 66% surge in Tiger Trade sign-ups, favouring short-term options trading amid volatile markets and cost-of-living pressures.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025