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European professionals show low confidence in data privacy

Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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A recent ISACA report reveals that only 38% of European professionals trust their organisations to protect sensitive data, highlighting severe privacy concerns.
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UK space investment soars, creating jobs & educational prospects

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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Investment in the UK's space sector has surged by 435% since 1990, creating nearly 49,000 jobs and fostering educational opportunities for future generations.
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UK businesses urged to balance AI with human expertise

Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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AI adoption in the UK is on the rise, with businesses investing to stay competitive, amid calls for careful integration and skills development.
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Exclusive Networks launches Exclusive Global Solutions

Fri, 3rd Jan 2025
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education, learning & training
Exclusive Networks has launched Exclusive Global Solutions (XGS), a new initiative to streamline its cybersecurity services for partners worldwide.
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Skillsoft integrates with SAP for enhanced skills insights

Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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Skillsoft has launched a new integration with SAP's talent intelligence hub, aiming to bolster workforce skills insights for UK businesses amid skills shortages.
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UK CISOs face mounting stress, career changes imminent

Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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UK Chief Information Security Officers are under growing stress, with 35% facing overwork and 23% actively seeking new job opportunities.
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UK, France, and Belgium face AI integration hurdles

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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skills shortage
A recent survey reveals that IT leaders in the UK, France, and Belgium face significant challenges integrating AI, despite recognising its transformative potential.
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Global trade challenges rise with AI & customs complexity

Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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A report reveals growing challenges in global trade, citing complex customs regulations, skills shortages, and AI's impact amid geopolitical disruptions.
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Hackuity on cyber security challenges & trends for 2025

Sat, 23rd Nov 2024
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Pierre Samson of Hackuity warns that balancing cyber security compliance costs will pose a major challenge for organisations in 2025.
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Quadient forecasts blockchain adoption in finance by 2025

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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Quadient forecasts that by 2025, blockchain will revolutionise finance teams, enhancing transaction accuracy and transparency in a challenging skills landscape.
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AI's growing impact on cybersecurity threat & defence

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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As AI reshapes the cybersecurity landscape, experts warn that organisations must revisit security fundamentals to counter increasingly sophisticated attacks.
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UKISUG launches S/4HANA Academy to combat SAP skill gap

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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education, learning & training
The UK & Ireland SAP User Group has launched its S/4HANA Academy to address the pressing skills shortage in SAP consulting, supporting businesses' transitions.
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Skillable: Cybersecurity must tackle its gender disparity issues

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Executives at Skillable highlight ongoing efforts to enhance gender equity in cybersecurity, noting gradual progress in female representation within the industry.
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Organisations struggle with GenAI ROI despite strategies

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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A global study by NTT DATA reveals organisations struggle to align AI strategies with business goals, hampering ROI despite widespread GenAI investment.
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CoLab launches AI solution to enhance mechanical design

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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CoLab has unveiled an AI-powered solution aimed at improving mechanical product design by minimising risks and enhancing quality for engineering teams.
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UK enterprises embrace GenAI but face deployment hurdles

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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A new report reveals that while 90% of UK enterprises are engaging with generative AI, only 40% feel their applications are production-ready.
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Global shift towards major investment in generative AI

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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partner programmes
A new report from NTT DATA reveals organisations are evolving from GenAI experimentation to strategic investments aimed at boosting business performance.
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UK businesses increasingly outsourcing cybersecurity

Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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data protection
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data privacy
A survey reveals 52% of UK firms outsource cybersecurity, with 28% planning to do so, driven by a skilled workforce gap and regulatory compliance needs.
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SolarWinds survey reveals widening IT skills gap concerns

Mon, 11th Nov 2024
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it industry
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outsourcing
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A recent SolarWinds survey reveals 41% of IT professionals are struggling to find qualified candidates, highlighting a significant skills gap in the industry.
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AI advancements pose challenges for cybersecurity sector

Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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The Chartered Institute of Information Security's report reveals 54% of professionals fear AI will benefit attackers more than defenders amid rising cybersecurity challenges.