ICT sector stories
NetApp partners with Nasscom Foundation to train underserved Indian engineering graduates in AI and data science, enhancing skills and job readiness.
Most firms use AI, but only a small fraction have scaled it widely, says McKinsey, with just 39% seeing notable financial benefits so far.
Over a third of STEM professionals worldwide have been approached for overseas roles, with 19% planning or already moving abroad amid rising global investment and protectionism.
Global research finds IT and tech staff among the least motivated workers, scoring 70.8%, with finance sectors trailing lower; management consulting leads at 76.2%.
Scotland must harness its renewable energy and data centres to become a global AI hub, driving economic growth and innovation, experts urge.
Karen Williams has been named chief revenue officer at Ciphr to lead growth and revenue operations as the firm expands its HR and payroll software business.
BDO welcomes Ben Coggin as Transaction Services Partner to drive growth in Yorkshire and North East, strengthening support for mid-market businesses' strategic deals.
Over a third of UK tech scale-ups lack women on their boards, with female representation at just 18%, lagging behind larger firms' 41%.
Tinybeans launches a privacy-focused Photo Store on its iOS app, letting Aussie families print photo books and calendars from AUD $32.99, all made locally.
Soldiers in Tech expands in Ontario, offering fully funded tech training and support to veterans and families, boosting careers in cybersecurity, web development, and AI.
AI-driven cyber threats are escalating in Australia, with criminals deploying deepfakes and malware that evolves to bypass security, warns Google's Andrew Aston.
New Zealand's tech exports climbed to NZD $20bn in 2025, led by ICT growth, becoming the country's third largest export sector after dairy and tourism.
New Zealand's top cybersecurity experts and organisations were honoured at the 2025 iSANZ Awards amid rising cybercrime losses of NZD $1.6 billion annually.
Coralogix appoints Chetan Chaudhary as Chief Revenue Officer to lead global sales and AI-driven growth after strong USD $100 million revenue year.
Trustmarque and Ultima have merged, forming a GBP £1 billion IT firm with 1,000 staff, poised to lead UK's digital transformation in AI and cloud services.
Australia aims to attract up to AUD $73.3 billion in private investment for AI and data centres by 2028 under its expanded National AI Capability Plan.
Fusion5 has acquired Kordia's managed IT business, gaining 26 experts to boost its services while Kordia refocuses on core cybersecurity and connectivity sectors.
Australian businesses list cyber attacks, regulatory changes and talent shortages as top risks for 2025, per Aon's global risk survey highlighting local challenges.
Docusign founder Court Lorenzini joins artius.iD board to enhance digital ID security amid rising AI-driven cyber threats and identity fraud.
Altnets appoints Andy Ainsley as Commercial Director to spearhead UK growth and expand its influence in the data centre and digital infrastructure market.