IT Industry stories - Page 4

UK's flagship OpenAI partnership has delivered no AI trials in seven months, fuelling doubts over GBP £4 billion government plans.

Zayo Europe to build four fibre routes for QTS's vast Cambois AI campus, boosting Northumberland's role in the UK's digital infrastructure.

Newcastle tech consultancy hedgehog lab has named Orange Bus Co-founder Julian Leighton as Chair to guide its ambitious expansion plans.

Software testing specialist 2i claims the first AI Trailblazer title as ScotlandIS honours 2026 Digital Tech Awards winners in Glasgow.

Stable job figures hide 'glass floor' as cautious employers demand experience for entry roles, shutting younger workers out.

Compliance gaps are forcing firms to forfeit scarce AI talent, as most global hirers admit exposure to cross-border tax and labour risks.

UK firms say they will scale AI fastest when platforms are sovereign, energy-efficient and UK-hosted amid concerns over domestic compute.

Tech Educators secures Ofsted's 'Strong standard' for inclusion, boosting its role in tackling the UK's worsening digital skills gap.

OVHcloud has joined the ECB's digital euro cloud programme, providing EU-based infrastructure to support secure payment data exchange.

Manchester Tech Week 2026 becomes a city-wide festival, with 10,000+ expected for AI, cybersecurity and digital transformation events.

Gloucestershire-based Emerge Digital gains B Corp status as it expands into AI with ApexAI and extends its Gloucester Rugby tech deal.

UK unveils GBP £2.5bn AI and quantum package, as tech leaders hail Sovereign AI Fund as signal of long-term innovation strategy.

Cambridge-based Finspector has rebuilt its AI platform to scan finfluencer videos, images and posts as UK regulators tighten oversight.

Robinhood Ventures Fund I adds Stripe and ElevenLabs stakes to give retail investors listed access to late-stage private tech firms.

Cloud security startup Native launches from stealth with USD $42m to unify preventive, intent-based controls across major public clouds.

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

Irish tech exports to Australia and New Zealand have surged nearly 60% in five years, with Enterprise Ireland backing rapid sector growth.

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

ClearCourse buys Motasoft to expand in UK independent garages, adding embedded payments and AI to its garage management software suite.

Ecommpay clinches Anti-fraud Solution and Financial Inclusion titles at the FSTech Awards 2026, underscoring its payments innovation.