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Fusion5 buys Kordia's managed IT business
Artificial Intelligence

Fusion5 buys Kordia's managed IT business

Fusion5 has acquired Kordia's managed IT business, gaining 26 experts to boost its services while Kordia refocuses on core cybersecurity and connectivity sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Softsource acquires Network Edge to expand NZ ICT services
Unified Communications

Softsource acquires Network Edge to expand NZ ICT services

Softsource has expanded its New Zealand ICT footprint by acquiring Network Edge, boosting its services and presence across all major metropolitan centres.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025

Global Stories

ICT sector stories

IT & tech staff rank among world's least motivated workers
ICT sector

IT & tech staff rank among world's least motivated workers

Global research finds IT and tech staff among the least motivated workers, scoring 70.8%, with finance sectors trailing lower; management consulting leads at 76.2%.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Scotland urged to seize AI opportunity & build global tech hub
Hyperscale

Scotland urged to seize AI opportunity & build global tech hub

Scotland must harness its renewable energy and data centres to become a global AI hub, driving economic growth and innovation, experts urge.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Karen Williams joins Ciphr as chief revenue officer to drive growth
Human Capital Management

Karen Williams joins Ciphr as chief revenue officer to drive growth

Karen Williams has been named chief revenue officer at Ciphr to lead growth and revenue operations as the firm expands its HR and payroll software business.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
LogicMonitor hires John Grosshans to drive global expansion goals
Firewalls

LogicMonitor hires John Grosshans to drive global expansion goals

LogicMonitor appoints John Grosshans as President of Field Operations to accelerate global expansion and unify its go-to-market strategy amid strong growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

ICT sector stories

Trustmarque & Ultima merge to form GBP £1 billion IT giant
Storage

Trustmarque & Ultima merge to form GBP £1 billion IT giant

Trustmarque and Ultima have merged, forming a GBP £1 billion IT firm with 1,000 staff, poised to lead UK's digital transformation in AI and cloud services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
NetApp & Nasscom Foundation launch AI skills drive in India
Virtualisation

NetApp & Nasscom Foundation launch AI skills drive in India

NetApp partners with Nasscom Foundation to train underserved Indian engineering graduates in AI and data science, enhancing skills and job readiness.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Australia targets up to AUD $73.3 billion boost for AI by 2028
Digital Transformation

Australia targets up to AUD $73.3 billion boost for AI by 2028

Australia aims to attract up to AUD $73.3 billion in private investment for AI and data centres by 2028 under its expanded National AI Capability Plan.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Cyber risks, regulation & talent shortages top 2025 concerns
Human Capital Management

Cyber risks, regulation & talent shortages top 2025 concerns

Australian businesses list cyber attacks, regulatory changes and talent shortages as top risks for 2025, per Aon's global risk survey highlighting local challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Docusign founder joins artius.iD board to boost digital ID security
Fintech

Docusign founder joins artius.iD board to boost digital ID security

Docusign founder Court Lorenzini joins artius.iD board to enhance digital ID security amid rising AI-driven cyber threats and identity fraud.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
TechWorks launches initiative to boost UK women in technology
Semiconductors

TechWorks launches initiative to boost UK women in technology

TechWorks launches Women in TechWorks to boost UK women's careers in tech, focusing on recruitment, retention, mentoring and celebrating achievements.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Altnets appoints Andy Ainsley as Commercial Director to drive UK growth
Hyperscale

Altnets appoints Andy Ainsley as Commercial Director to drive UK growth

Altnets appoints Andy Ainsley as Commercial Director to spearhead UK growth and expand its influence in the data centre and digital infrastructure market.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Leaders urge budget to back workforce roles & cybersecurity
Digital Transformation

Leaders urge budget to back workforce roles & cybersecurity

Canadian business leaders call on the federal budget to adopt responsible AI adoption and strengthen cybersecurity for global competitiveness.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Budget 2025: Leaders say AI and infrastructure key to growth
Hyperscale

Budget 2025: Leaders say AI and infrastructure key to growth

Canada's federal budget pledges CAD $2.4 billion to AI and tech, aiming to boost innovation and global competitiveness in a rapidly evolving sector.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
UK developer pay hits record levels as AI skills drive demand
Artificial Intelligence

UK developer pay hits record levels as AI skills drive demand

UK developer salaries hit record highs, with AI specialists earning up to GBP £122,000 as demand for advanced tech skills surges amid industry growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
UK tech scale-ups trail in board-level AI expertise, risking growth
Artificial Intelligence

UK tech scale-ups trail in board-level AI expertise, risking growth

Only 32% of UK tech scale-ups have AI experts on their boards, risking growth compared to FTSE 350 firms with higher board-level AI expertise.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025