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Skills shortage stories

V7 Recruitment wins exclusive MJM data centre deal

The pact underscores fierce competition for skilled staff as data centre building accelerates across Europe and into the US.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Yesterday

Data Analytics

Gartner says CFOs struggle to turn AI into business value

Many finance chiefs are seeing efficiency gains from AI, but slower rollouts and weak decision-making returns are worrying boards.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday

Cloud Security

TrendAI deploys Claude Opus 4.8 for vulnerability hunts

Security teams in Australia and New Zealand may soon triage flaws faster as TrendAI uses Claude Opus 4.8 to assess exploitability and impact.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Artificial Intelligence

ACCA survey finds finance workers drawn to social impact

Finance teams face rising retention risks as most professionals want roles that tackle social and environmental issues, ACCA said.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Digital Transformation

UK businesses lose a quarter of AI budgets to complexity

Complexity is wiping out GBP £11.7 billion a year in wasted UK AI spending, as most IT leaders say outputs are creating daily rework.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Human Capital Management

Degreed appoints Elizabeth Tan Levy as Chief Product Officer

The hire signals Degreed's push to turn workforce data into actionable AI tools as employers demand clearer skills insights and training results.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Digital Transformation

CFOs risk falling behind without scalable AI strategy

Many finance chiefs are still treating AI as isolated pilots, leaving stronger returns for firms that build it into one operating system.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Ransomware

Infosecurity Europe adds startup awards to 2026 show

Start-ups will get a bigger role at the London event as organisers court investors and buyers amid rising AI-driven cyber risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Digital Transformation

Storm Technology names Conall O'Kane M365 Director

The new role puts a seasoned Microsoft specialist in charge of Storm Technology's M365 practice as customers seek tighter governance and compliance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 4 days ago

Stories from Other Regions

Skills shortage stories

Private Cloud

ANS renews Azure Expert MSP status after independent audit

The renewal gives customers added assurance on large Azure estates as Microsoft keeps its most selective managed service badge for proven delivery.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Yesterday

Digital Transformation

Girl Tech expands across England as 2,000 join scheme

More than 2,000 young women have taken part in a programme aimed at widening access to tech jobs as it expands across England.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday

Manufacturing

Pinion cuts 25% finance review time with MindBridge AI

Broader dataset analysis has helped Pinion trim a complex review from 200 hours to 150, while improving client discussions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Security Information and Event Management

Securonix partners GRAMAX on India critical cyber defence

Indian airports and other vital infrastructure will gain round-the-clock threat monitoring as Securonix and GRAMAX extend managed cyber defence services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Digital Transformation

Australian AI marketing benchmark expands with Kantar

Rising participation shows Australian marketers are now focusing on governance, workforce readiness and scaling AI beyond early trials.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Data centers

ATS launches subscription thermal engineering service

Electronics makers under pressure from heat-related redesigns can now buy monthly access to senior thermal engineers instead of hiring full-time staff.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 3 days ago