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Budget 2026 proposals prompt concerns from tech & construction
Partner Programmes

Budget 2026 proposals prompt concerns from tech & construction

UK Budget 2026 sparks concern in tech and construction over investment, tax changes, and public spending's impact on growth and business confidence.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
Crossroads, crossfire, or a $60bn productivity opportunity?
Data Analytics

Crossroads, crossfire, or a $60bn productivity opportunity?

Australian businesses could unlock a USD $60bn productivity gain by saving 8%-10% on external supplier spend without job or performance cuts.

By Simon Geale • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
UK expense claims face slow approvals & vague submissions
Risk & Compliance

UK expense claims face slow approvals & vague submissions

UK finance teams face slow expense claim approvals and vague submissions, with 27% taking over a month and GBP £60 million in claims analysed.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
How the UK is adapting to the government's AI plans on online learning platforms
EduTech

How the UK is adapting to the government's AI plans on online learning platforms

UK's e-learning platforms are embracing AI, with students keen to learn AI fundamentals and applications amid growing government focus on AI education.

By Adam Uzonyi • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
UK faces mounting STEM talent exodus amid tighter visa rules
Digital Transformation

UK faces mounting STEM talent exodus amid tighter visa rules

Amid rising visa hurdles, 23% of UK STEM employers report losing skilled workers abroad, threatening future growth in vital science and tech sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Global Stories

ICT sector stories

SAFE acquires Balbix to launch unified AI cyber risk platform
Security Operations Centres

SAFE acquires Balbix to launch unified AI cyber risk platform

SAFE has acquired Balbix to launch a unified AI cyber risk platform, linking vulnerabilities and business impact for real-time risk management.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
AI & mixed reality fuel GPU sales surge for ETB Technologies
Hyperscale

AI & mixed reality fuel GPU sales surge for ETB Technologies

ETB Technologies sees 33% rise in GPU sales revenue, driven by AI and mixed reality markets boosting demand across multiple industries.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Tata to modernise NHS Supply Chain, targeting £1B value
Digital Transformation

Tata to modernise NHS Supply Chain, targeting £1B value

Tata Consultancy Services will modernise NHS Supply Chain IT with cloud and AI, aiming to unlock over GBP £1 billion in value by 2030 across 17,000 NHS sites.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Software Combined expands into Europe with WCC Group purchase
Enterprise Resource Planning

Software Combined expands into Europe with WCC Group purchase

Software Combined broadens its European presence with WCC Group acquisition, marking its 13th global deal since 2020 and third in the region this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Scam rates double as young adults face digital deception surge
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Scam rates double as young adults face digital deception surge

Scam rates have doubled globally, with young adults aged 18-34 twice as likely as seniors to fall victim to rising digital deception, says F-Secure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
The Cloudflare outage highlights single-provider risk
Digital Entertainment

The Cloudflare outage highlights single-provider risk

The global Cloudflare outage has revived concerns about single-provider dependence as businesses confront rising risks from large-scale IT disruptions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

ICT sector stories

India urged to assert data sovereignty amid foreign cloud risk
Data Protection

India urged to assert data sovereignty amid foreign cloud risk

India faces growing calls to boost data sovereignty by investing in local cloud infrastructure and reducing reliance on foreign providers amid national security concerns.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Pluralsight warns of AI market correction and skill erosion
Digital Transformation

Pluralsight warns of AI market correction and skill erosion

AI investments face a market correction as 95% of firms see no 2025 returns, amid rising skills gaps and declining entry-level tech roles, says report.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Blue Cloud to invest INR ₹400 crores in Andhra Pradesh healthcare
Supply Chain

Blue Cloud to invest INR ₹400 crores in Andhra Pradesh healthcare

Blue Cloud Softech Solutions will invest INR ₹400 crores to build the BluBio healthcare tech hub in Andhra Pradesh, creating 1,200 jobs by 2027.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
US firms face rising fines as compliance & skills shortfall grow
Data Protection

US firms face rising fines as compliance & skills shortfall grow

Three-quarters of US firms faced fines for data breaches or compliance failures last year, amid rising regulatory demands and a growing skills shortage.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Australian ex-serviceman's tech switch showcases career change wave
Data Analytics

Australian ex-serviceman's tech switch showcases career change wave

Australian ex-serviceman Brett Earle's shift to senior web developer highlights a surge in mid-career changes, amid rising demand for tech skills nationwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Kay Pang Law Practise launches in Singapore for tech startups
Data Protection

Kay Pang Law Practise launches in Singapore for tech startups

Kay Pang Law Practise launches in Singapore, offering tech startups access to senior legal guidance for compliance, governance and growth support.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025