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Campaign management software market to reach $10.2B by 2034

Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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The global campaign management software market is set to soar to USD$4.8 billion by 2024 and may reach USD$10.2 billion by 2034, driven by AI and cloud innovations.
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Tackling the financial services talent shortage: Key to driving digital transformation

Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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The financial services sector in the UK is grappling with a severe talent shortage, as 160,000 workers need upskilling to drive essential digital transformation.
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UK tech executives confident in AI skills but ROI concerns persist

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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A new AI survey reveals 85% of UK tech leaders hail their AI skills but face budget, talent, and complexity barriers, with mixed ROI views.
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Study shows artists & designers embrace AI despite fears

Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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Eight in ten artists worry AI will take their jobs, yet many are embracing its benefits, recognising it as essential for future generations, research finds.
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AI will significantly impact supply chains, industry debate finds

Mon, 1st Jul 2024
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Over 150 supply chain leaders from Sainsbury's, Nestle, and more attended SCALA's annual debate on AI's impact. Polling showed shop floor roles most affected.
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Experts urge government action on AI misinformation regulation

Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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AI-generated misinformation is sparking regulatory calls in the UK, as satirical deepfakes and digital policy gaps threaten democracy and tech leadership.
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Kaspersky launches new course on Windows digital forensics

Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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Kaspersky introduces a Windows digital forensics course to empower InfoSec professionals with essential skills in detecting and analysing digital evidence.
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Addressing the IT skills gap in the UK

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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The UK's IT skills gap is stifling business growth and innovation. With 531,200 vacancy shortages, businesses must act swiftly to bridge this critical divide.
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97% of cyber security teams using AI tools, says report

Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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A new Check Point Software report reveals over 97% of security teams are using AI tools, enhancing response rates and reducing data loss amid a critical skills gap.
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Digital trust underfunded despite its growing importance

Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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A new ISACA report reveals organisations worldwide recognise the rising importance of digital trust but substantially underfund initiatives.
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UK science superpower aspirations hindered by short-termism

Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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A new report from the Council on Geostrategy criticises the UK's short-termism, hindering its science and tech ambitions, as a snap election looms.
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MSP survey: cybersecurity skills shortage & technology updates lead challenges

Thu, 30th May 2024
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Sophos' MSP Perspectives 2024 survey reveals that keeping up with the latest cybersecurity technologies is the top challenge for MSPs, according to 39% of respondents.
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Exclusive: How SonicWall is staying ahead of cyber threats

Fri, 24th May 2024
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SonicWall's VP of Sales, Debasish Mukherjee, elucidates on the firm's strategic approach to proactively counter rising cyber threats with comprehensive, AI-driven solutions.
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UK workforce unready for change says Cornerstone OnDemand study

Tue, 14th May 2024
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A new study by Cornerstone OnDemand reveals 63% of UK executives consider their workforce unprepared for change, underscoring a critical skills gap.
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Sparta Global wins Kings Award for enterprise social mobility efforts

Thu, 9th May 2024
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Sparta Global, a London tech firm championing social mobility, has been honoured with the Kings Award for Enterprise, recognised amongst eight companies for its impactful social mobility programme.
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FDM Group & Cisco team up to bridge digital skills gap

Mon, 6th May 2024
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FDM Group collaborates with Cisco Networking Academy in a bid to bridge the digital skills gap through specialist programmes in cybersecurity, cloud computing, and digital evolution.
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Peckham's digital skills boost for black & ethnic minorities

Fri, 3rd May 2024
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The Institute of Coding, UAL, UK Black Tech, and the London Borough of Southwark unite to advance digital training for minority communities.
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Generative AI adoption in marketing hindered by skill gap & legal concerns

Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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Partner marketers embrace Generative AI but face barriers including legal issues, data security fears, and a noteworthy skills gap, as per a Coterie Connect event.
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East London students gain insight into data centre careers

Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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Sixty East London students partook in a HireHigher and Baker Dearing Educational Trust initiative at Tech Show London to gain insight into careers in the data centre industry.
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UK businesses struggling to fully harness their 'data brain'

Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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Over 70% of UK firms struggle to utilise data effectively, with many hoarding it unanalyzed, hindering their transition to a data-driven model, new research suggests.