IT Industry stories

BigHammer.ai debuts AI agents to replace complex data stacks, promising up to 70% cost cuts and faster delivery for analytics teams.

IMP Software has been named The Assignment Report’s UK education company of 2025 after rapid growth supplying finance tools to MATs.

Identity Digital names CRO Matt Overman to CRN’s 2026 Channel Chiefs list, spotlighting its growing domain partner ecosystem and strategy.

ImagiNxt 2026 partners with MeitY Startup Hub to put startups and policy centre stage at Mumbai’s new tech and innovation festival.

Canada distils record public input into priorities for a 2026 AI strategy, balancing innovation, security, sovereignty and public trust.

Doorly secures GBP £600,000 to accelerate its shift from barber-booking app to nationwide on-demand home services marketplace.

Manchester’s Turing Innovation Catalyst has picked seven early-stage AI startups for its first TIC Startup Lab incubator cohort.

As AI reshapes tech, women still battle entrenched bias; only a deliberately human lens can turn this revolution into real inclusion.

Dell names veteran sales executive Richard McLaughlin president for Asia Pacific, Japan and Greater China to drive regional growth and AI focus.

UK firms told to overhaul SAP hiring, prioritising skills, learning and well-being as talent shortages deepen and candidates gain leverage.

UK tech, IT and telecoms leaders grow bolder on risk, eye private equity backing and global expansion despite rising cost pressures.

Confident but undertrained, UK staff are embracing AI tools at work despite patchy strategies, rollout plans and formal learning support.

Alcatraz names Erik Nord to drive European expansion of its privacy-first facial authentication platform for workplaces and secure sites.

Pax8 joins the UK Government’s AI Skills Boost as a Strategic Partner, aiming to help train 10 million workers in practical AI by 2030.

India’s Union Budget backs tech infrastructure, data centres and MSMEs, signalling policy continuity and long-term digital growth plans.

Infor taps former Qlik leader Geoff Thomas to spearhead Asia Pacific and Japan expansion, revamping regional leadership to fuel cloud growth.

Enatel opens an 8000sqm high-tech plant in Christchurch, uniting staff and boosting export capacity for its specialised battery chargers.

New Zealand employers face a flood of overqualified applicants, with 98% struggling to spot standout talent amid rising job applications.

Aspire Systems acquires New Zealand-founded Assurity, creating a 900-strong quality engineering group to boost AI-driven software testing.

Calero’s Jason Wieser earns repeat recognition as a 2026 CRN Channel Chief, highlighting the firm’s partner-first channel strategy.