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AI drives mainframe modernisation with USD $33 billion impact

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Kyndryl's survey reveals AI use in mainframe modernisation is set to deliver a USD $33 billion boost in cost savings and new revenues by 2027.
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UK firms face skills gap threat as AI ambitions outpace expertise

Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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A skills shortage in AI is hindering UK firms' ability to scale projects and achieve ROI, with 36% citing lack of expertise as their biggest barrier.
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Exclusive: Cybanetix CEO on AI, MDR and the shifting UK cyber landscape

Mon, 8th Sep 2025
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Cybanetix CEO reveals MDR services surge by 18% in UK midmarket as AI reshapes cyber defence amid growing skills shortages and complex threats.
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Skill gaps & AI resistance threaten UK workforce readiness

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Only 10% of UK firms are confident their workforce has the AI and technology skills needed for future growth, with staff resistance and skill exaggerations worsening gaps.
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UK IT leaders warn cyber defences lack funding & skills

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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Nearly half of UK public sector IT leaders warn cyber defences lack funding and skills amid rising complexity and budget constraints.
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CompTIA launches AI course to boost workplace skills & confidence

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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CompTIA launches AI Prompting Essentials course to build practical AI skills and boost confidence for workers across all job roles and experience levels.
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One in five UK SMEs struggling as tech & skills gaps grow

Wed, 13th Aug 2025
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One in five UK SMEs face survival mode amid rising tech and skills gaps, with smaller firms hit hardest across all regions, Employment Hero reports.
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EY & ACCA urge trustworthy AI with robust assessment frameworks

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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EY and ACCA urge firms and policymakers to adopt robust AI assessment frameworks to enhance trust and ensure ethical, compliant AI deployment worldwide.
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Bitdefender launches advisory service to tackle security skills gap

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Bitdefender has launched Cybersecurity Advisory Services to help businesses close skills gaps and strengthen security amid rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.
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AI adoption in cloud security rises as firms seek data protection

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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AI use in cloud security rises as 79% of firms adopt it to combat skills shortages and protect expanding cloud environments, says Prowler report.
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Nearly half of firms unprepared for post-quantum cyber risks

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Nearly half of enterprises remain unprepared for cybersecurity risks posed by quantum computing, with mid-sized firms most vulnerable, Keyfactor research reveals.
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UK business leaders cautious on AI due to cost & security fears

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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Over half of UK senior business leaders plan no AI adoption in the next year, citing cost, security fears and trust issues, says a boxxe survey.
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Technology firms launch UK network to flexibly share talent

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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Three UK tech firms launched the Digital Capability Exchange, a not-for-profit network to flexibly share talent and match skills to project demands efficiently.
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AI leaders urge focus on ethics, governance & sustainability

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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AI leaders emphasise the urgent need for ethics, governance and sustainability as the technology increasingly transforms industries and raises complex risks.
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Thales & Hexagon partner to ramp up EMEA quality & production

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Thales partners with Hexagon for five years to standardise quality and scale production across EMEA using advanced metrology technology and digital solutions.
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AI & sustainability challenges grow for transport managers

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Most organisations expect to adopt autonomous AI in transport management by 2030, but face barriers including integration, skills shortages, and sustainability pressures.
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One in three UK youths lack confidence, raising IT skills alarm

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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One in three UK youths lacks confidence, risking future IT skill shortages and workforce readiness, warns Hark's Listen Up Report citing serious employment concerns.
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Neighbourly & Microsoft train UK charities in essential AI skills

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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Neighbourly, Microsoft and Onside have trained over 150 UK charity reps in AI skills to bridge the tech gap between charities and private firms.
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Smaller UK firms risk falling behind as AI skills gap widens

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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Research reveals smaller UK firms and sole traders risk falling behind in AI adoption, with only 37% confident in AI skills amid a widening gap.
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UK entry-level tech jobs drop by 32% amid ChatGPT rise

Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
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UK entry-level tech jobs have dropped 32% since ChatGPT's launch, hitting new graduates hard amid rising demands for AI and automation skills.