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Scotland urged to seize AI opportunity & build global tech hub
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Scotland must harness its renewable energy and data centres to become a global AI hub, driving economic growth and innovation, experts urge.
TechWorks launches initiative to boost UK women in technology
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TechWorks launches Women in TechWorks to boost UK women's careers in tech, focusing on recruitment, retention, mentoring and celebrating achievements.
Karen Williams joins Ciphr as chief revenue officer to drive growth
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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.
Altnets appoints Andy Ainsley as Commercial Director to drive UK growth
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Altnets appoints Andy Ainsley as Commercial Director to spearhead UK growth and expand its influence in the data centre and digital infrastructure market.
Leaders urge budget to back workforce roles & cybersecurity
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Canadian business leaders call on the federal budget to adopt responsible AI adoption and strengthen cybersecurity for global competitiveness.
Budget 2025: Leaders say AI and infrastructure key to growth
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Canada’s federal budget pledges CAD $2.4 billion to AI and tech, aiming to boost innovation and global competitiveness in a rapidly evolving sector.
LogicMonitor hires John Grosshans to drive global expansion goals
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LogicMonitor appoints John Grosshans as President of Field Operations to accelerate global expansion and unify its go-to-market strategy amid strong growth.
UK developer pay hits record levels as AI skills drive demand
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UK developer salaries hit record highs, with AI specialists earning up to GBP £122,000 as demand for advanced tech skills surges amid industry growth.
UK tech scale-ups trail in board-level AI expertise, risking growth
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Only 32% of UK tech scale-ups have AI experts on their boards, risking growth compared to FTSE 350 firms with higher board-level AI expertise.
UK data centre spending to surpass GBP £10 billion a year by 2029
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UK data centre spending is set to soar from GBP £1.75bn to over GBP £10bn annually by 2029, driven by AI demand and regional development shifts.
British data leaders most willing to bet jobs on AI decisions
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British data leaders are the most willing globally to trust AI decisions, with 85% ready to stake their jobs on AI-driven business choices.
La Fosse launches UNBOUND to boost women’s tech progression
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La Fosse has launched UNBOUND, a UK mentorship programme supporting women in tech with senior sponsorship and peer networks to boost career progression.
Datadog named a Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for DEM
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Datadog has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Digital Experience Monitoring, marking the second consecutive year of recognition.
Anne Tosky appointed Global Chief People Officer at ELMO
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ELMO Software appoints Anne Tosky as Global Chief People Officer to lead people strategy amid expansion in Australia, New Zealand and the UK.
AI risk outpaces oversight as BSI warns of governance gaps for firms
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BSI warns many UK and global firms lack robust AI governance despite rising investment, risking operational failures and reputational damage amid growing AI use.
PPDS promotes Bruce Wyrwitzke to Senior Director of Sales role
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PPDS has promoted Bruce Wyrwitzke to Senior Director of Sales for North America, advancing its expansion of Philips Professional Displays across the region.
OpenAI partnership sparks debate on UK digital & AI sovereignty
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OpenAI's new deal lets UK firms store AI data on British soil, sparking debate on digital sovereignty and balancing innovation with national control.
BC celebrates tech innovation with 2025 TIA awards
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The 2025 Technology Impact Awards in Vancouver celebrated BC's tech innovation, spotlighting CAD $3bn deals and Clio's Deal of the Year win.
Avison Young appoints Oliver Squires to lead UK data centres
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Avison Young has appointed Oliver Squires to lead its UK & EMEA data centre sector, enhancing expertise amid booming demand and major UK investments.
Cloudflare names Pat Breen Area Vice President for Australia NZ
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Cloudflare has appointed Pat Breen as Area Vice President for Australia and New Zealand to drive growth and strengthen regional operations.