ICT sector stories - Page 2

Scotland’s tech sector, worth GBP £6.87 billion and employing 100,000, faces ongoing skills shortages despite strong growth and optimism for 2025.

Northamber has acquired Nuvias UC’s hardware unit for GBP £7.1 million, boosting its audio-visual and unified communications capabilities amid sector growth.

A survey reveals most cybersecurity pros see AI as a tool to aid their work amid rising breaches and a global shortfall of 4.7 million security experts.

Westcon-Comstor has partnered with Ivanti to distribute its IT and security software across New Zealand, enhancing offerings for local channel partners.

Canadian merger and acquisition activity is set to surge in 2026 as domestic startups gain favour, driven by local firms seeking labour-saving tech solutions.

NetApp has appointed Puneet Gupta as Area Vice President for the UK and Ireland, bringing 30 years' experience and leadership from India to the role.

The UK 2025 Budget sparks debate as tech leaders praise innovation boosts but warn on tax burdens and the need for clearer AI policies.

The UK Autumn Budget boosts FinTech investment but lacks long-term plans for AI, cybersecurity, and manufacturing resilience, say industry leaders.

The UK budget unveils GBP £26 billion in tax rises alongside new AI investments, including AI Growth Zones and a national supercomputer, sparking mixed business reactions.

UK tech leaders now make sustainability a key business focus, with 67% demanding green credentials from partners and 51% linking ESG to better customer satisfaction.

Jane Livesey is appointed President of Microsoft Australia and New Zealand, returning to tech to lead amid a pivotal AI-driven transformation.

HP Australia has honoured 2025 Partner Award winners for innovation, recognising firms excelling in tech, AI, sustainability and hybrid work solutions.

Australian digital firms topping growth charts rely on robust cloud ERP systems like NetSuite to manage scaling revenue, operations and expansion.

UK cyber leaders criticise Budget for lacking dedicated cybersecurity funding, risking economic growth and resilience amid rising cyber threats.

The EU has delayed key provisions of its AI Act, raising concerns over regulatory clarity, compliance burdens, and Europe's competitive edge in AI technology.

HP New Zealand has honoured standout partners like PB Tech, JB Hi-Fi, and Cyclone for excellence and sustainability in its 2025 Partner Awards.

Australia faces an inconvenient truth in AI sovereignty; reliance on overseas data and services challenges true local control over AI technology and data.

Beau Tydd has been elected President of the Australian Computer Society for 2026-27, succeeding Helen McHugh to lead Australia's tech profession forward.

By 2026, AI assistants in businesses are predicted to cause more internal data leaks than human employees, raising new cybersecurity and compliance challenges.

India has overtaken the US in new open source contributors, poised to lead globally by 2030, highlighting open source as key to digital sovereignty and AI innovation.