IT Industry stories
The North's fintech sector now employs 20,000 people directly, as FinTech North returns to Leeds to mark its 10th anniversary.
The commitment aims to ease a funding gap for UK scale-ups that have outgrown early-stage backing but remain too small for bigger investors.
It aims to help critical infrastructure operators keep sensitive security data and AI models inside UK-controlled systems during cyber incidents.
Regional competition for AI talent and investment is intensifying as Manchester keeps the UK's top spot, ahead of Bristol and Glasgow.
Public backing is strongest where facial recognition is tied to security, with 81% supporting border checks and 53% favouring tighter limits.
The accreditation reflects rising employer demand for measurable people skills as firms struggle to fill gaps in communication, adaptability and teamwork.
AI anxiety is pushing a third of knowledge workers to consider quitting their industry, raising turnover risks for employers.
Irish operators gain another external cyber backstop as S2GRUPO joins the EU reserve, with rapid deployment possible during major incidents.
The mining group's move broadens its portfolio beyond resources and gives it exposure to a closely watched US technology listing.
Mid-market buyers could get software in eight to 12 weeks as the Newcastle studio bets AI will make fixed-fee delivery viable.
Cost pressures are emerging as UK and Irish firms move generative AI from pilots to production, with 41% calling model spend prohibitive.
The funding values the cybersecurity group at USD $12 billion as enterprises race to secure data exposed to AI tools and agents.
The rise reflects growing demand for its expanded technology platform after a recent acquisition and caps 14 straight years on CRN's list.
The move aims to help Wipro turn AI pilots into client workflows, as it trains 10,000 staff to deploy Claude across industries.
Enterprises could cut AI app development costs by up to 80% as Cloud202 targets the gap between prototypes and secure production systems.
The recognition underscores growing demand for cyber advisers who can tie technical decisions to business risk as threats and cloud use intensify.
Weak lending to software and other asset-light firms is, Colter Bay says, dragging on productivity as Australia's credit flows into property.
The deal could save millions of litres of drinking water a year as growing data-centre demand strains supplies in western Melbourne.
The appointment underscores Red Alpha's push to train workers who can bridge AI, operations and business needs as demand for hybrid talent grows.
The Dublin-based provider is sharpening its commercial push as it targets demand for cybersecurity and AI services in a crowded market.