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UK tech workforce hits 2.15 million as demand grows

Demand for digital skills is tightening hiring across UK industries, with tech roles now making up 6.4% of jobs and paying 53% more.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

DevOps

Cegal expands UK tech apprenticeships & mentoring schemes

Cegal boosts UK tech apprenticeships and mentoring with Microsoft-backed training to tackle IT skills gaps and fast-track new talent.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025

Supply Chain

Nationwide Building Society joins cyber resilience effort for UK SMEs

Nationwide has been appointed as a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, aiming to enhance cyber defences for UK SMEs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024

Global Stories

CompTIA stories

Software-as-a-Service

CompTIA names Sean Ryan as Chief Executive Officer

The appointment comes as employers demand more trusted proof of AI and digital skills, and CompTIA seeks broader reach beyond IT roles.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Cloud Security

CompTIA updates CySA+ exam to boost AI & SOC skills

Employers seeking analysts who can handle AI-driven threats and SOC duties will see CompTIA's revised CySA+ exam add practical scenario-based testing.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

DevOps

CompTIA launches AutoOps+ certification for operations

Demand for automation-savvy IT staff is rising as firms seek to cut manual processes and manage complex cloud and hybrid systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

DevOps

CompTIA launches AI Agent Essentials course for workers

Workers using AI agents at work now have a vendor-neutral course to help them spot risks, manage oversight and distinguish them from chatbots.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026

DevOps

CompTIA launches AI course for frontline help desks

CompTIA unveils AI Help Desk Essentials course to train frontline IT support teams in safe, effective use of generative AI chatbots.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026

Malware

CompTIA launches SecAI+ to tackle AI security skills

CompTIA unveils SecAI+ certification to equip cybersecurity professionals with AI security, risk management and governance skills.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026

DevOps

Astra unveils cloud scanner to cut misconfig alert noise

Astra launches a continuous cloud scanner for AWS, Azure and GCP, promising fewer false alerts by validating which risks are truly exploitable.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026

Digital Transformation

Btech targets Asia-Pacific with managed cloud integration push

Btech expands into Asia-Pacific with managed cloud and open-source integration, targeting finance, telecoms, manufacturing and public sectors for digital transformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Artificial Intelligence

CompTIA launches AI course to boost workplace skills & confidence

CompTIA launches AI Prompting Essentials course to build practical AI skills and boost confidence for workers across all job roles and experience levels.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025

Phishing

Exclusive: Demand in cybersecurity skills surges as ANZ firms ditch complacency

Demand for cybersecurity skills in Australia and New Zealand surges as companies shift from complacency to prioritise staff training amid rising digital threats.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Firewalls

Lumify Group wins top cyber security training award for 2025

Lumify Group was named Cyber Security Training Business of the Year at the 2025 Australian Cyber Awards, recognising its role in boosting Australia's cyber skills.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025

Data Protection

Audit reform urged to strengthen UK's digital resilience

ISACA and CIIA urge UK Government to expedite audit reform legislation to bolster digital resilience amid rising cyber threats and economic risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

Virtualisation

Comptia A+ certification updated with AI & cybersecurity

The CompTIA A+ certification has been revamped to address crucial areas like artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, reflecting the shifting landscape of tech support roles.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025