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New study shines spotlight on UK's digital skills gap
EduTech

New study shines spotlight on UK's digital skills gap

A ServiceNow study reveals a substantial digital skills gap in the UK, with education not preparing the majority for an AI era.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2023
Generative AI could save office workers a full day weekly, survey reveals
Risk & Compliance

Generative AI could save office workers a full day weekly, survey reveals

Generative AI has the potential to save office workers a full day's work each week, according to a survey of over 900 workers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2023
Gen-AI could save office workers a day's labour per week, study finds
Generative AI

Gen-AI could save office workers a day's labour per week, study finds

Generative AI could save office workers a day's work per week, according to a survey by SnapLogic. 47% are confident in its potential.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2023
Payapps secures GBP £10.5 million CIBC IB investment for UK & Ireland expansion
Supply Chain

Payapps secures GBP £10.5 million CIBC IB investment for UK & Ireland expansion

Australia-based construction software firm, Payapps, has secured a £10.5m venture growth investment from CIBC Innovation Banking.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
Australian businesses increasingly incorporating AI into marketing strategies
EduTech

Australian businesses increasingly incorporating AI into marketing strategies

Almost all Australian businesses now use artificial intelligence (AI) in their marketing strategies, according to a Twilio Segment study.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
Westcon-Comstor appoints first Chief Sustainability Officer
Supply Chain

Westcon-Comstor appoints first Chief Sustainability Officer

Westcon-Comstor appoints Kevin Brzezinski, existing SVP of Global Operations, as its first Chief Sustainability Officer.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2023
OVHcloud partners with Console Connect for enhanced global network reach
Network Infrastructure

OVHcloud partners with Console Connect for enhanced global network reach

The combination will reduce provisioning time to minutes, enabling companies to adjust the bandwidth to meet their fluctuating needs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2023
New report reveals booming global demand for AI expertise
Artificial Intelligence

New report reveals booming global demand for AI expertise

Artificial intelligence expertise has seen a global surge, with a 60% in hiring and 59% rise in organisations seeking such skills, according to a new report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2023
Westcoast appointed UK distributor for Boom Collaboration
Unified Communications

Westcoast appointed UK distributor for Boom Collaboration

Boom Collaboration, an expanding video conferencing manufacturer, has entered into a pan-European distribution agreement with Westcoast.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2023

Stories from Other Regions

The IN Group acquires BioTalent to bolster life sciences recruitment
Data Science

The IN Group acquires BioTalent to bolster life sciences recruitment

Global recruiter The IN Group acquires BioTalent, reinforcing its life sciences division while spotlighting AI and data research.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2023
Australian frontline workers prioritise safety over higher pay, report finds
Safety

Australian frontline workers prioritise safety over higher pay, report finds

The third annual Feedback from the Field report reveals that Australian frontline workers value safety over higher pay.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
New report reveals shocking sexism pervades UK tech sector
Support

New report reveals shocking sexism pervades UK tech sector

Fawcett Society report has uncovers pervasive sexism in the United Kingdom's tech sector, with 72% of women affected.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
Hiscox report: Half of UK businesses hit by cyber attack in 2023
Physical Security

Hiscox report: Half of UK businesses hit by cyber attack in 2023

Nearly 50% of UK businesses suffered a cyber attack in 2023, marking a 9% rise from the previous year, says Hiscox.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
CEOs misunderstand AI cyber threat, exposing need for protective measures
Generative AI

CEOs misunderstand AI cyber threat, exposing need for protective measures

CEOs across the UK and Europe fail to understand the extent of AI cyber threats, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced protections.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
Rise in QR code phishing scams, reveals Check Point research
Phishing

Rise in QR code phishing scams, reveals Check Point research

Check Point uncovers a 587% increase in QR code phishing attacks, known as Quishing, between August and September.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2023
Gigged.AI launches 30 Days of AI campaign to ignite AI adoption
Generative AI

Gigged.AI launches 30 Days of AI campaign to ignite AI adoption

Gigged.AI, an on-demand talent platform, has announced a '30 Days of AI' campaign beginning 1st November 2023, supported by OpenAI.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2023
Morph partners with Gamma to raise awareness about UK's PSTN switch-off
Business Continuity

Morph partners with Gamma to raise awareness about UK's PSTN switch-off

Gamma partners with Morph to raise awareness about the upcoming PSTN switch-off in the UK, aiming to ensure businesses are prepared for the change.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2023
Purple Transform gains Innovate UK funding for suicide risk detection AI
Artificial Intelligence

Purple Transform gains Innovate UK funding for suicide risk detection AI

Purple Transform secures funding from Innovate UK to develop AI models that identify individuals at risk of suicide on railways.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2023