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Safe Software to bring Peak of Data & AI to London

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Safe Software will bring its Peak of Data and AI conference back to London in March 2027, hosting a three-day event at the QEII Centre.
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Most firms unprepared for AI rules as GDPR pressure grows

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Most firms admit they are unready for tightening AI rules, with GDPR demands and poor staff training fuelling growing compliance risks.
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Structural stress rises for sysadmins in hybrid IT era

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Hybrid IT sprawl is driving “structural stress” for sysadmins as security risks rise, responsibilities grow and control over tools shrinks.
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UK IT departments most confident on AI future-readiness

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UK IT teams are Europe's most confident on AI and cybersecurity, yet a survey shows many still lag in turning that optimism into maturity.
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Tradesman Saver targets digital pros with new brand

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Tradesman Saver launches Professional Saver brand to target IT and digital workers as it refreshes its image and eyes growth into 2026.
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Geekflare pivots from publishing to launch SaaS tools

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Geekflare shifts from pure tech publisher to SaaS, launching Geekflare AI and Geekflare API after surpassing 100 million global readers.
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UK cyber leaders fear sack as stress & burnout rise

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Most senior UK cyber staff fear they could be sacked over a breach, as new research reveals soaring stress, burnout and blame culture.
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NCC warns of surge in ransomware & insider threats

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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pam
NCC flags fourth straight monthly rise in ransomware attacks and growing efforts by major gangs to recruit insiders and cyber staff.
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Strong AI governance drives faster secure adoption

Thu, 25th Dec 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Organisations with robust AI governance are deploying advanced systems faster and more securely, widening the gap with less prepared peers.
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ControlUp named Gartner Customers' Choice for DEX

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
ControlUp named a 2025 Gartner Customers' Choice for DEX tools, scoring 4.8/5 with 94% of customers willing to recommend its platform.
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IT's human side of cyber incidents and digital transformation

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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In 2026, successful cyber incident response and digital transformation hinge on human clarity and calm, despite rapid AI and tech advances reshaping IT landscapes.
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UK retailers overconfident in cyber security as risks escalate

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Despite 84% confidence in cyber defences, 1 in 5 UK retailers admit they can't prevent attacks as risks rise, causing major operational disruptions.
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How to escape the pull of data gravity

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Data gravity increasingly hinders cloud flexibility and innovation, urging businesses to adopt hybrid strategies to avoid costly vendor lock-ins and outages.
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Rising pressures push one in three DBAs to consider career change

Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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private cloud
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data analytics
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public cloud
One in three database administrators in the UK are considering career changes amid rising work pressures and growing complexity, says new report.
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Guidewire launches PricingCenter to speed up insurance pricing

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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it professionals
Guidewire has launched PricingCenter, a new app to help P&C insurers speed up pricing changes with greater accuracy and real-time market responsiveness.
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User error named top IT problem as survey reveals odd mishaps

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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security breaches
A SolarWinds survey reveals user error as the top IT issue, disrupting work for 33% of global IT professionals surveyed.
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Poor IT support lowers morale & performance across UK firms

Sat, 25th Oct 2025
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it professionals
Poor IT support is harming morale and performance across UK firms, with 72% of IT pros reporting negative impacts on job satisfaction, TOPdesk finds.
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AI-driven cyber threats top concern for Europe's IT sector by 2026

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
Over half of European IT pros see AI-driven cyber threats as the top concern for 2026, yet only 14% feel very prepared to handle these risks, ISACA finds.
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Deepfake attacks cost firms an average of USD $280,000 per incident

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
More than half of firms faced deepfake fraud losses averaging USD $280,000 per incident, despite increased cybersecurity training and awareness efforts.
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Sales & marketing jobs top UK demand, but roles in decline

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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marketing
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Sales and marketing roles lead UK job demand with 78,214 adverts in May 2025, despite a 7.5% drop in relative demand since 2022, ONS data shows.