Skills shortage stories - Page 6

Software complexity costs UK firms GBP £32bn a year

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Complex software sprawl is costing UK firms more than GBP £32bn a year, as over a fifth of tech spend is now linked to buyer's remorse.

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Graylog adds explainable AI to speed security response

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Graylog launches explainable AI, automation and chat-style queries to cut alert noise and halve investigation time for lean security teams.

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UK firms embrace AI but most yet to see clear payback

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Most UK firms now use AI, but with only 31% seeing clear returns, questions grow over costs, strategy and how success is defined.

CybaVerse pivots to CybaOps in cyber operations push

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CybaVerse rebrands as CybaOps, shifting from consultancy to a platform-led cyber operations model after raising GBP £5 million Series A.

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Rubrik revamps MSP programme with PayGo & 24/7 support

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Rubrik launches MSP PayGo, 24/7 ransomware response and a new tiered partner model, eyeing booming demand for data protection services.

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Sage data shows UK SMEs grow profits but slash investment

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UK SMEs lifted revenues and profits in 2025 but cut capital spending for a 17th straight quarter, Sage data shows, signalling wary growth.

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TCS & Pearson launch AI-driven workforce upskilling push

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TCS and Pearson unveil multi-year AI learning alliance to help global employers close skills gaps and prove returns on technology investment.

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R Systems launches EXIQO to scale agentic AI in firms

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R Systems has unveiled EXIQO, an AI Studio to help enterprises scale governed agentic AI across engineering, operations and legacy systems.

Rubrik unveils MSP PayGo pricing & Rubrik Verified plan

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Rubrik rolls out MSP PayGo licensing, 24/7 ransomware support and a Rubrik Verified badge as it chases a USD $258 billion market.

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AI agent from Tenzai ranks in top 1% of global CTFs

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Tenzai's autonomous AI agent has placed in the top 1% of major global hacking CTF contests, beating more than 125,000 human rivals.

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FIRST announces 2026 cyber security conference trio

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FIRST to host three cybersecurity conferences in 2026 as it predicts annual CVE disclosures will surpass 50,000 for the first time.

UK lags China & US in race to digital, AI-led factories

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China and the US are racing ahead of the UK in adopting AI-led, software-defined factories, raising fresh fears over British competitiveness.

Capita expands Multiverse AI training to 750 staff

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Capita expands its Multiverse AI training to 750 staff, after early cohorts saved 10 hours a week each and delivered 400 automation projects.

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Clevertouch unveils lovemartech Academy for martech skills

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Clevertouch launches lovemartech Academy, blending expert-led martech training, research and community to tackle complex tech stacks.

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Tech Mahindra, Fortinet launch unified managed SASE

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Tech Mahindra and Fortinet unveil a unified managed SASE service to simplify hybrid networks, strengthen security and cut operating costs.

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UK firms face rising cyberwarfare threat & soaring ransoms

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UK firms report rising nation-state cyberattacks as average ransomware payouts soar to GBP £7.71 million, outstripping security budgets.

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Fluke adds AI tools to eMaint to aid maintenance teams

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Fluke adds AI tools to eMaint, promising faster work orders, smarter PMs and voice-driven guidance for stretched maintenance teams.

Finastra forms central AI hub & hires senior leader

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Finastra launches a central AI hub and names Chris McClellen as group head, boosting hiring in Atlanta and India to scale its initiatives.

CyberNorth unveils new look & confirms leadership team

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CyberNorth unveils refreshed brand and names Jon Holden CEO, as it strengthens its leadership to drive cyber growth in North East England.

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UK faces 120,000 tech skills shortfall by 2035, report warns

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The UK risks a 120,000-strong tech talent gap by 2035, with AI, cyber security and semiconductor roles hardest hit, a report warns.