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You have to give to gain: Why I view mentorship as a force multiplier

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On International Women's Day, a telecom leader argues that mentorship lets women give to gain, multiplying influence across STEM.
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Totalmobile & Solvares merge in field service push

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Totalmobile and Solvares merge to create an 800-strong field service software group serving 4,000 customers across Europe and beyond.
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Sky Business joins Technology Supply Chain as patron

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Sky Business becomes a patron of Technology Supply Chain, boosting connectivity support for over 5,500 UK manufacturing and tech members.
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Totalmobile & Solvares merge in field service software

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Totalmobile and Solvares are merging to create a larger field service software group spanning planning, optimisation and execution tools.
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AIDA Cruises deploys OpenRoaming Wi‑Fi across fleet

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AIDA Cruises adopts OpenRoaming Wi‑Fi across its 11-ship fleet, promising seamless, log-in free connectivity for 1.5 million guests a year.
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Keltbray launches AI & data academy with Multiverse

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Keltbray has launched an AI and data academy with Multiverse to upskill staff, boost productivity and support growth in regulated sectors.
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Emesent unveils GX1 scanner to speed up site surveys

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Emesent launches GX1 mobile scanner, promising survey-grade accuracy and site survey times slashed by up to 95% for construction teams.
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McLaren extends Dell tech deal to power F1 data push

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network infrastructure
McLaren extends its long-running Dell tech deal to boost AI-driven data, simulations and race strategy across its factory and F1 trackside ops.
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Trane to acquire LiquidStack in data centre cooling push

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Trane Technologies will acquire liquid cooling specialist LiquidStack to bolster data centre thermal management for AI and high-density computing.
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Trane Technologies to buy LiquidStack in AI cooling push

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Trane Technologies will acquire AI-focused data centre cooling specialist LiquidStack, expanding its liquid and rack-level thermal management range.
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Tech roles top UK pay league as AI skills fuel rises

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Tech roles keep topping UK pay charts as AI skills drive a 9% rise in median salaries to GBP £48,595, outpacing wider wage growth.
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NG Bailey to recruit over 70 apprentices across UK

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NG Bailey will recruit over 70 apprentices across the UK, offering roles in engineering, building services, facilities and IT.
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Access Group adopts co-CEO model to drive AI growth

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Access names Jon Jorgensen co-CEO with Chris Bayne to split tech and commercial roles as it targets AI-fuelled growth off GBP £1.2 billion sales.
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'AI workslop': Zapier survey finds AI delivers gains as well as costly corrections

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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rpa
Zapier survey finds 92% of staff feel AI boosts productivity, yet workers spend hours each week fixing low-quality 'AI workslop' outputs.
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Isle of Man to host 2026 Interceltic Business Forum

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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climate change
The Isle of Man will host the 2026 Interceltic Business Forum, uniting Celtic regions to deepen economic ties and showcase innovation.
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ISACA to lead CMMC credentials, reshaping defence cyber

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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data protection
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
ISACA named global authority for US defence CMMC credentials, reshaping cyber standards for more than 200,000 suppliers worldwide.
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Women & rising stars honoured at 2025 TechWorks Awards gala

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Women leaders and emerging engineers headlined the 2025 TechWorks Awards in London, as UK deep tech celebrated talent and diversity.
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PMC opens major India centre to boost global retail innovation

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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PMC has launched a 35,000 sq ft Innovation & Delivery Centre in Vadodara, India, doubling its workforce to boost global retail digital transformation projects.
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Mercedes F1 team adopts AR tech to boost race car assembly speed

Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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workplace
Mercedes F1 team uses AR tech from TeamViewer to speed up test rig assembly, improving precision and accelerating parts development for racing success.
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UK faces mounting STEM talent exodus amid tighter visa rules

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Amid rising visa hurdles, 23% of UK STEM employers report losing skilled workers abroad, threatening future growth in vital science and tech sectors.