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Academia reports robust FY2025 growth with GBP £138 million turnover
Partner Programmes

Academia reports robust FY2025 growth with GBP £138 million turnover

Academia Technology Group reports robust FY2025 growth with GBP £138 million turnover, driven by a 42% rise in Managed Services and strategic acquisition of Smartdesc.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
UK firms face skills shortages stalling AI & tech growth
Unified Communications

UK firms face skills shortages stalling AI & tech growth

UK firms face talent shortages in networking, cybersecurity, and AI, stalling growth and delaying digital transformation across vital tech sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
ANS acquires Makutu to boost Microsoft-focused AI expertise
Data Analytics

ANS acquires Makutu to boost Microsoft-focused AI expertise

ANS expands its AI expertise by acquiring Makutu, boosting its Microsoft-focused services and strengthening data and AI capabilities across sectors in the UK.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025

Global Stories

ICT sector stories

AI reshapes workplace learning as L&D budgets & metrics evolve
Data Analytics

AI reshapes workplace learning as L&D budgets & metrics evolve

AI is transforming workplace learning as businesses across the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand boost L&D budgets and adopt data-driven metrics.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Cutting through the noise: Hire like a hero in a crowded market
Human Capital Management

Cutting through the noise: Hire like a hero in a crowded market

AI-powered smart matching tech is helping SMEs hire faster and fairer, focusing on skills over CVs to tackle talent shortages and rising recruitment costs.

By Jennifer Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Siemens joins CHERI Alliance to boost cybersecurity in EDA sector
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Siemens joins CHERI Alliance to boost cybersecurity in EDA sector

Siemens has joined the CHERI Alliance to advance cybersecurity in Electronic Design Automation by promoting hardware-enforced memory safety technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Software Combined enters Dutch market with Unified Streaming deal
BBC

Software Combined enters Dutch market with Unified Streaming deal

Australian firm Software Combined enters the Dutch market by acquiring Unified Streaming, marking its first European expansion and boosting tech presence.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

ICT sector stories

New Zealand job ads stabilise as spring brings early recruitment surge
Agricultural Technology

New Zealand job ads stabilise as spring brings early recruitment surge

Job ads in New Zealand rose 0.6% in July, marking a spring recruitment surge as tourism and IT sectors prepare for a busy summer season.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Seeby Woodhouse returns as Voyager Chief Executive Officer
Hyperscale

Seeby Woodhouse returns as Voyager Chief Executive Officer

Seeby Woodhouse, founder of Voyager, will return as CEO on 1 October 2025, focusing on continuing the firm's current growth and strategy.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Peter Nelson appointed Managing Director for Datacom New Zealand
Software-as-a-Service

Peter Nelson appointed Managing Director for Datacom New Zealand

Peter Nelson will take over as Managing Director of Datacom New Zealand in October 2025, leading the firm through advances in AI and digital services.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Access4 appoints Tim Branagan as Head of Channel to drive growth
Unified Communications

Access4 appoints Tim Branagan as Head of Channel to drive growth

Access4 has appointed Tim Branagan as Head of Channel to lead partner growth and strengthen its unified communications and customer experience strategies.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Victoria's tech sector delivers $36 billion boost & jobs surge
Data Analytics

Victoria's tech sector delivers $36 billion boost & jobs surge

Victoria's tech sector adds $36 billion and employs over 300,400, with workforce expected to exceed 700,000 by 2035 amid strong upskilling efforts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
The impact of AI on NZ's IT employment landscape
DevOps

The impact of AI on NZ's IT employment landscape

AI adoption in New Zealand's IT sector is high, reshaping jobs by boosting demand for engineers while reducing roles in support and project management.

By Steve Cotton • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
London, ON rises to fourth in North American tech talent
ICT sector

London, ON rises to fourth in North American tech talent

London, Ontario ranks fourth in North America's tech talent markets, boasting 54.5% sector growth and average wages rising to USD $77,347 in 2024.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Singapore IT sector faces burnout, skills gap & talent drain
Cloud Security

Singapore IT sector faces burnout, skills gap & talent drain

Singapore's IT sector faces severe burnout and a widening skills gap, with 64% of cybersecurity professionals experiencing stress amid rising talent drain.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Vehere appoints Sanjay Bhardwaj as Managing Director for India & ASEAN
IoT Security

Vehere appoints Sanjay Bhardwaj as Managing Director for India & ASEAN

Vehere appoints Sanjay Bhardwaj as Managing Director for India and ASEAN to lead expansion and cybersecurity innovation across the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Andre Sabian named Chief Commercial Officer in Experteq move
Digital Transformation

Andre Sabian named Chief Commercial Officer in Experteq move

Experteq has appointed Andre Sabian as Chief Commercial Officer, strengthening its leadership as Pat Murphy prepares to become CEO later this month.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025