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An absence of female perspectives is a clear vulnerability in cybersecurity

Lack of female perspectives in cybersecurity leaves the field vulnerable. Diversity is crucial to tackle emerging threats and enhance AI-driven defence mechanisms.

By Mandy Andress • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024

Fintech

Universal Partners launches inclusive FX Academy in London

Universal Partners opens the FX Academy in Canary Wharf, a landmark initiative aimed at diversifying fintech by educating fresh talents without previous experience or qualifications.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024

Supply Chain

Global economy faces uncertainty amid AI disruption, survey reveals

Survey ahead of World Economic Forum reveals geopolitical turmoil, financing conditions and AI disruption are set to create a year of global economic unpredictability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024

EduTech

Skills for Life initiative sparks renewed interest in vocational paths

The nationwide initiative, Skills for Life, promotes technical qualifications, skills training and business growth via a dynamic mass-media campaign.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024

Platform-as-a-Service

NTT forecasts key tech developments for the year ahead

NTT Ltd forecasts a rise in Generative AI adoption, automated Network Operations Centres, sustainable tech solutions, and industry-specific clouds by 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Camelot Secure welcomes Maxwell Carroll as Chief of Threat Intelligence

Camelot Secure appoints cybersecurity expert and ex-army veteran, Maxwell Carroll, as Chief of Threat Intelligence, increasing its resilience against mutable cyber threats.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2023

Security Information and Event Management

Exabeam completes protected level IRAP assessment in Australia

Exabeam has successfully passed an IRAP assessment at the Protected level for its Security Operations Platform in Australia.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2023

Digital Transformation

Kyndryl & AWS collaborate to boost customer adoption of generative AI solutions

Kyndryl partners with AWS to foster client uptake of generative AI solutions, delivering advanced machine learning capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2023

EduTech

New study shines spotlight on UK's digital skills gap

A ServiceNow study reveals a substantial digital skills gap in the UK, with education not preparing the majority for an AI era.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2023

Customer Experience

Antavo launches academy to foster customer loyalty & enhance skills

Antavo, the loyalty cloud platform, has launched the Antavo Academy, a training scheme that offers hands-on tutoring and certification.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2023

Digital Transformation

Addressing the IT skills shortage for successful digital transformation

UK firms face hurdles in digital transformation due to lack of skilled IT professionals, warns Code Institute.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2023

Marketing Technologies

Fuiou Pay teams up with Visa for global expansion of China's exporters

Shanghai's Fuiou Pay teams up with Visa Cross-Border Solutions to expand global market access for China's exporters.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2023

Human Capital Management

Dataiku appoints Sandrine Bossard as Chief People Officer to drive forward-thinking HR initiatives

Dataiku has appointed Sandrine Bossard as their Chief People Officer, highlighting their commitment to employee development.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Oct 2023

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EduTech

CIISec adds AI & quantum modules to CyberEPQ curriculum

The Chartered Institute of Information Security introduces AI and quantum computing modules to its CyberEPQ programme, enhancing cybersecurity education for students.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024

Encryption

CIISec's CyberEPQ gains CyberFirst recognition from NCSC

The CyberEPQ by CIISec has earned CyberFirst brand recognition from the NCSC, marking it a high-quality cybersecurity course and opening it to a wider talent pool.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024

DevOps

IWD 2024: How project management can be the ideal entry point into an exciting industry

Amid a male-dominated ICT sector, project management emerges as a fruitful career for ambitious women, offering exciting opportunities and flexibility.

By Lauren Tuggey and Dominique Logan • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Network Infrastructure

InterCloud makes history with Secure Swiss Finance Network certification

InterCloud has become the first non-Swiss firm to secure Secure Swiss Finance Network certification, enhancing global financial service security.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023

Skills shortage

Unleashing migrant tech talent to combat Australia's skills gap

A guide by Settlement Services International and the Australian Computer Society reveals how migrant tech talent could help Australia address its 60,000 strong tech skills deficit.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2023