IT workers stories
Cloudflare flags AI-fuelled identity & SaaS attacks
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Cloudflare warns AI-driven identity fraud and SaaS abuse are reshaping cybercrime, as global costs hit USD $10.5 trillion a year.
Tradesman Saver targets digital pros with new brand
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Tradesman Saver launches Professional Saver brand to target IT and digital workers as it refreshes its image and eyes growth into 2026.
Repetitive tasks cost UK finance GBP £179 billion & harm morale
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Repetitive tasks in UK finance departments cost businesses GBP £179 billion annually, harming productivity and driving 74% of workers to consider quitting.
Google warns of rising global threat from N Korean IT ops
Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
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A report by Google highlights a surge in North Korean IT operations, now expanding beyond the US to target firms and governments in Australia and Europe.
North Korean operatives exposed in global tech job scam
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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SentinelLabs reveals North Korean operatives are masquerading as foreign IT professionals to infiltrate global tech markets and bypass sanctions.
OLOID secures $6m funding & new Workday partnership
Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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OLOID has secured $6 million in Series A1 funding to enhance its identity management solutions for deskless workers and integrate with Workday.
AI may render traditional IT helpdesks obsolete by 2027
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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Nexthink's study reveals traditional IT helpdesks may vanish by 2027, with 79% of IT workers foreseeing a major transformation driven by AI advancements.
MSPs are waiting – so why is it so hard to ask for help
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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Despite the known benefits of seeking aid from MSPs, many in IT remain reluctant due to fears of vulnerability, independence, loss of control, and rejection.
UK workers resent office return amid 'productivity paranoia' claims
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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A third of UK knowledge workers resent forced return to offices citing 'productivity paranoia' and poor digital experiences adding an extra 3.1 work weeks annually, reveals Scalable Software study.
Ivanti research reveals escalating 'AI anxiety' in workforce
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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Ivanti research shows escalating 'AI anxiety' among workers fearing job losses, highlighting a need for clear AI strategies.
The rise of CISO stress: Recognising and reconciling the threat of litigation for CISOs
Fri, 22nd Sep 2023
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education, learning & training
As the economy shifts further towards a digital-first mindset, CISOs have found themselves increasingly impacted on a personal level.
The impact of mass layoffs on IT teams: challenges and solutions
Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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To mitigate the risks associated with layoffs in IT teams, businesses should implement several robust solutions.
Balancing hybrid tech: On-premises performance matters
Mon, 31st Jul 2023
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It's worth remembering that most organizations continue to run most of their IT estate on-premises - and this will be the case for the foreseeable future.
Urgent: Technologists must sway leaders on app observability
Thu, 27th Jul 2023
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While technologists are acutely aware of the need for application observability, they are yet to convince senior leaders within their organizations.
How to overcome the IT skills gap with upskilling
Wed, 17th May 2023
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In this article, we'll explore how upskilling and reskilling workers in IT skills can fulfil modern business needs in this digital era.