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Tech giants and data centre groups form a national coalition to steer Canada’s digital infrastructure, AI growth and investment strategy.

Aspire Technology secures LDC and Federated Hermes backing in deal valuing the fast-growing managed IT provider at GBP £192m.

Student Energy Group has been named fifth in the Midlands in the 2025 UK Fast Growth Index, spotlighting its rapid student energy expansion.

Australian mid-sized firms warned they face rising cyber risk as a lack of senior security leadership leaves core threats unchecked.

A global NTT DATA study finds AI leaders are 2.5 times likelier to see double-digit revenue growth and triple the profit margins of peers.

A-FLOW has launched its ML1 data centre in Laguna, the first phase of a planned 36MW campus to support the Philippines’ digital surge.

Women leaders and emerging engineers headlined the 2025 TechWorks Awards in London, as UK deep tech celebrated talent and diversity.

Hack The Box launches HTB AI Range, the world’s first controlled AI cyber range for testing autonomous security agents in live scenarios.

Celerity appoints Stephen Leonard as Board Advisor to boost growth in the US IBM Power market with its Copy Assure cyber recovery solution.

China-linked WARP PANDA cyberespionage group targets US cloud networks, exploiting vulnerabilities in Microsoft 365, VMware, and more for sustained data access.

Fintech platform Flex raises USD $60 million to expand its AI-driven banking and personal finance services for middle-market business owners.

UK IT leaders prioritise AI integration despite tight budgets and security risks, with 37% naming it their top focus amid rising government interest.

Northamber has acquired Nuvias UC’s hardware unit for GBP £7.1 million, boosting its audio-visual and unified communications capabilities amid sector growth.

Scotland’s tech sector, worth GBP £6.87 billion and employing 100,000, faces ongoing skills shortages despite strong growth and optimism for 2025.

A survey reveals most cybersecurity pros see AI as a tool to aid their work amid rising breaches and a global shortfall of 4.7 million security experts.

Westcon-Comstor has partnered with Ivanti to distribute its IT and security software across New Zealand, enhancing offerings for local channel partners.

Canadian merger and acquisition activity is set to surge in 2026 as domestic startups gain favour, driven by local firms seeking labour-saving tech solutions.

NetApp has appointed Puneet Gupta as Area Vice President for the UK and Ireland, bringing 30 years' experience and leadership from India to the role.

The UK 2025 Budget sparks debate as tech leaders praise innovation boosts but warn on tax burdens and the need for clearer AI policies.

The UK Autumn Budget boosts FinTech investment but lacks long-term plans for AI, cybersecurity, and manufacturing resilience, say industry leaders.