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Tech sector faces wage drop & stalled employee growth
Employment

Tech sector faces wage drop & stalled employee growth

Tech employees reel as Australia's labour market faces a wage drop and stagnant employee growth, according to Employment Hero's recent SME Index.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024

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Ciena study reveals rising optimism among CSPs towards AI
EduTech

Ciena study reveals rising optimism among CSPs towards AI

Ciena's new study reveals a surge in AI optimism among global CSPs, predicting enhanced operational efficiency, job growth, and monetisation prospects.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
IT visibility gap threatens job satisfaction, research reveals
Artificial Intelligence

IT visibility gap threatens job satisfaction, research reveals

Cisco's research reveals a significant visibility gap in IT infrastructure worldwide, causing developer strain and risking application downtime.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
Aussie businesses lag in AI adoption compared to APAC peers
Artificial Intelligence

Aussie businesses lag in AI adoption compared to APAC peers

Australian businesses are trailing behind Asia-Pacific counterparts in AI adoption, with 33% having no AI usage or plans to implement.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
Employment report reveals 2024 forecasts & anxieties
Recruitment

Employment report reveals 2024 forecasts & anxieties

People2people Recruitment's latest report presents business growth predictions, employment preferences, and worker anxieties for 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Flexible work practices boost diversity in tech roles
Hybrid & Remote Work

Flexible work practices boost diversity in tech roles

Flexible working practices have fuelled a significant rise in diverse job applicants within the tech sector, suggests a report from Wiley Edge.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Employment stories

SuperTech unveils roadmap to boost West Midlands economy
Fintech

SuperTech unveils roadmap to boost West Midlands economy

SuperTech, the UK's first ProfTech supercluster, reveals a Research and Innovation Roadmap to boost Birmingham's economy, aiming to create 4,600 jobs and add £1.5bn.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
Lack of training hindering career progression, study reveals
EduTech

Lack of training hindering career progression, study reveals

Poor management and lack of development opportunities hinder career progression, with workers feeling undervalued and young employees considering leaving.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
Widespread unpaid overtime & mental health taking its toll
Overtime

Widespread unpaid overtime & mental health taking its toll

A new survey reveals 84% of UK workers feel compelled to work overtime, averaging an extra 23 hours monthly, impacting health and personal lives.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
Guidewire study reveals customer attitudes to AI in insurance
Digital Transformation

Guidewire study reveals customer attitudes to AI in insurance

Guidewire's latest study reveals varied customer opinions on the insurance industry, highlighting the impact of personal experiences, tech advances, and diversity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
India crucial component of SAS global operations – Harris
EduTech

India crucial component of SAS global operations – Harris

India plays a pivotal strategic role within SAS's global operations, according to SAS Chief Technology Officer Bryan Harris.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
Peckham's digital skills boost for black & ethnic minorities
Digital Transformation

Peckham's digital skills boost for black & ethnic minorities

The Institute of Coding, UAL, UK Black Tech, and the London Borough of Southwark unite to advance digital training for minority communities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024
Colt DCS expands hyperscale services with new West London site
EduTech

Colt DCS expands hyperscale services with new West London site

Colt DCS is set to expand its hyperscale services with the acquisition of land in Hayes, West London, to extend its existing facility, boosting the IT capacity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
New CIC Tech Channel Ambassadors targets IT skills gap
EduTech

New CIC Tech Channel Ambassadors targets IT skills gap

Tech Channel Ambassadors strives to boost the UK IT industry's profile and inclusivity, targeting recruitment of 100,000 diverse individuals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024
Futureful revamps recruitment with values-focused approach
Productivity

Futureful revamps recruitment with values-focused approach

Futureful disrupts traditional recruitment with a platform centred on shared values and skills, not CVs, promising better job satisfaction and retention.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2024
Digital Poverty Alliance warns of rising UK digital divide
EduTech

Digital Poverty Alliance warns of rising UK digital divide

DPA warns incoming UK government of escalating digital poverty, with an estimated 19 million, including one in seven adults and one in five children, suffering from the issue.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
Bank of England increases IT spending amid criticism
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Bank of England increases IT spending amid criticism

The Bank of England's IT spending has surged by 12% to £98.8m, eliciting criticism amid rising expenses on tech salaries and bonus payouts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024