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Galgotias students launch 34 iOS apps on Apple App Store
Robotics

Galgotias students launch 34 iOS apps on Apple App Store

Students are gaining public app-store exposure and industry experience as Galgotias University's programme moves classroom projects into commercial release.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 12th May 2026

Global Stories

Skills shortage stories

Exaforce raises USD $125m in Series B for AI security
Data Protection

Exaforce raises USD $125m in Series B for AI security

The funding will help the cyber security start-up expand in Japan and Europe as it pushes AI tools to cut investigation times and false positives.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
Asia Pacific governments boost sovereign AI priorities
Hybrid Cloud

Asia Pacific governments boost sovereign AI priorities

Fewer than 1 in 20 governments have made major investment, even as concerns over resilience and security push sovereign AI up the agenda.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
Eightfold launches TalentForge to build custom HR tools
Software-as-a-Service

Eightfold launches TalentForge to build custom HR tools

Large employers could gain more tailored hiring and workforce tools as Eightfold extends beyond packaged HR software into custom-built systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
AI services set to drive UK & Ireland channel growth
Data Analytics

AI services set to drive UK & Ireland channel growth

Skills shortages and uneven adoption could slow UK and Ireland IT providers as AI services become the main growth bet over two years.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 12th May 2026
Avantra 26 adds AI root cause tool for SAP operations
DevOps

Avantra 26 adds AI root cause tool for SAP operations

Avantra 26 adds AI root cause analysis tool to speed SAP incident resolution and deepen links with Cloud ALM and BTP.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026
Quantum buyers demand proof as budgets face scrutiny
Quantum Computing

Quantum buyers demand proof as budgets face scrutiny

QuEra survey finds quantum buyers and backers are demanding stronger proof of value, even as 46% of organisations expect budgets to stay flat.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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Budget wins praise but business warns of skills gaps
Digital Transformation

Budget wins praise but business warns of skills gaps

Business groups welcomed the Budget's productivity push, but warned small firms and agencies still lack the skills to deliver it.

By Sean Mitchell • 9 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
Malaysia's Budget 2027 could shape AI future, says Chmiel
Data Protection

Malaysia's Budget 2027 could shape AI future, says Chmiel

A narrow window for investment, jobs and skills could decide whether Malaysia becomes a Southeast Asian AI hub by 2027.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
Australian small businesses see AI boost jobs & revenue
Digital Transformation

Australian small businesses see AI boost jobs & revenue

Australian small firms are reporting higher revenue and hiring from AI, with regular use almost doubling in 18 months to 69%.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
AI fears hit Canadian workers' careers, report finds
EduTech

AI fears hit Canadian workers' careers, report finds

Canadian workers worry AI is squeezing pay and prospects, with university graduates and younger staff feeling the pressure most, Borderless AI says.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
Yondr launches £27,000 Slough scholarship for STEM student
Data centers

Yondr launches £27,000 Slough scholarship for STEM student

A Slough student will receive GBP £27,000 plus mentoring and internship support through the data centre developer's latest STEM scholarship.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 12th May 2026
Irish workers eye new jobs amid training gap survey
Artificial Intelligence

Irish workers eye new jobs amid training gap survey

Lack of training is pushing many Irish staff to seek new roles, as 44% say they get no learning opportunities and 39% want out.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 12th May 2026
Canada second globally for ransomware, Fortinet says
Malware

Canada second globally for ransomware, Fortinet says

Ransomware pressure on Canadian firms is intensifying as AI speeds attacks, with 374 organisations extorted and losses mounting.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 12th May 2026
CMI launches AI leadership courses to boost productivity
Firewalls

CMI launches AI leadership courses to boost productivity

Chartered Management Institute launches AI leadership courses as survey finds most UK managers lack the training to turn spending into gains.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026
UK manufacturers boost predictive maintenance to 22%
Digital Transformation

UK manufacturers boost predictive maintenance to 22%

Skills shortages are now the biggest obstacle as predictive maintenance adoption in UK factories climbs from 9% to 22%.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026
NCS chief Sam Liew wins Singapore tech leader award
Digital Transformation

NCS chief Sam Liew wins Singapore tech leader award

The award underscores Singapore's push to widen tech hiring as firms race to adopt AI and retrain staff for new digital roles.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 11th May 2026