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NCC Group joins Cyber Scheme accredited company programme

The recognition could help buyers identify cyber providers whose staff meet UK professional standards, amid skills shortages and crowded markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Supply Chain

GXO extends Co-op transport contract for five years

The five-year renewal secures deliveries to more than 1,000 UK Co-op stores as convenience retailers face pressure to keep shelves stocked reliably.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Digital Transformation

Women in TechWorks event draws 160 at Arm Cambridge

Strong demand for women-focused tech leadership events was shown by an inaugural Cambridge gathering that drew 160 people and a 150-plus waiting list.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • 4 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

UK manufacturers slow hiring as AI use rises to 76%

Rising cost pressures are forcing factories to curb recruitment, even as most turn to AI to streamline operations and protect output.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 4 days ago

Manufacturing

ScotlandIS appoints Andrew Weir as Chief Executive

The appointment comes as Scotland's digital sector contributes GBP £7.5 billion to the economy and faces pressure to fill 13,000 annual vacancies.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Data Analytics

Livingston James promotes Mark Lewis to Chief Executive

Employee-owned Livingston James is keeping succession internal as it expands into specialist finance and overseas markets amid firm demand.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • 4 days ago

Cybersecurity

Scotland cyber event aims to boost women in security

Women's underrepresentation in cyber has prompted a Scotland-wide push to widen the talent pipeline as the sector expands 20% in a year.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • 5 days ago

Global Stories

Skills shortage stories

Data Analytics

Gartner sees finance talent shift towards digital skills

Automation could shrink entry-level finance roles as Gartner says 20% of firms will pour all talent spend into advanced digital skills by 2028.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Security Information and Event Management

Dropzone AI signs QBS for exclusive EMEA channel deal

MSSPs across EMEA could cut alert backlogs as QBS Software adds Dropzone AI's autonomous SOC analyst to its partner network.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Data Protection

A strategic blueprint for governing AI-enabled software development

Security risks are rising as AI coding tools become routine, leaving many firms unable to track how machine-generated code reaches production.

By Pieter Danhieux • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Privileged Access Management

Mandiant study finds USD $4.3 million annual benefit

Large firms are using security consulting to cut risk and costs, with IDC saying Mandiant customers gained USD $4.3 million a year on average.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Digital Transformation

Cisco outlines people-first AI strategy for workforce shift

Cisco says AI adoption needs cultural change, skills investment and human oversight as companies reshape work, learning and internal tools.

By Mark Tarre • 7 min read • 3 days ago

Artificial Intelligence

DXC marks five years of Dandelion neurodivergent scheme

The scheme has kept more than 30 neurodivergent people in technology roles, as DXC expands support and AI training for the next UK cohort.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 4 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

AWS commits USD $1 billion to embedded AI engineers

The move targets firms struggling to shift AI pilots into live systems, with AWS embedding engineers to speed deployment and cut reliance on consultants.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Productivity

Why internal mobility is APAC'S broken growth engine

Employees across APJ are missing clear career pathways, fuelling attrition, slower hiring and weaker leadership pipelines as internal mobility stalls.

By Brenton Smith • 5 min read • 4 days ago