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Nominations open for everywoman in Technology Awards

Against a backdrop of AI-driven job losses and skills shortages, the 2027 awards aim to spotlight women whose work could widen tech talent.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Data Protection

UK AI minister urged to prioritise skills & adoption

Britain could miss the bigger economic prize if ministers focus on AI start-ups rather than skills, adoption and productivity gains.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Yesterday

Software-as-a-Service

Civica teams up with SheCanCode to back women in tech

Only 29% of UK tech staff are women or non-binary, as the software supplier backs mentoring and career support to narrow the gap.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Human Capital Management

eCapital UK appoints Camilla Woodrow as Head of HR

Growing demand for larger funding lines has prompted eCapital UK to strengthen its people strategy with a senior HR hire.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Chief Technology Officers

bit.bio launches ioScreen and names their first CTO

Drug discovery teams can now outsource industrial-scale CRISPR screening in human cells as the Cambridge biotech expands its service offer.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Manufacturing

Dell study finds UK SME AI front-runners save more time

A small group of UK SMEs are reporting far bigger productivity gains from AI, with front-runners saving more than 280 hours a year per employee.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

United Fintech names three new partners in leadership shift

The governance shift gives the fintech a clearer ownership structure as it seeks deeper ties with major banks and asset managers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Global Stories

Leadership stories

Data Analytics

Siren appoints cybercrime experts to advisory board

The appointments strengthen Siren's links to law enforcement and intelligence customers as demand grows for faster cybercrime investigations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today

Olympic Games

Thrive promotes three women to senior leadership roles

The appointments give Thrive's Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland offices dedicated leaders as it reshapes management and sharpens client focus across the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

The psychology of better decision-making in the real-time enterprise

Pressure to decide faster is exposing how stale data and shaky trust can cloud judgement, with 91% of leaders wanting real-time data.

By Becky Straker • 5 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

StructureFlow names Lloyd Allen chief technology officer

The hire is intended to speed AI product development and deepen StructureFlow's appeal to legal and financial services firms.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Executive Recruit names leaders for life sciences, AI

Rising demand for board-level hires in the UK and US has prompted the search firm to expand specialist coverage after client demand jumped 120%.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Slipstream names Mearns & London in expansion push

The music licensing company's latest hires are aimed at broadening customer coverage in the U.K., Europe and the U.S. after its Megatrax deal.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Advantai names COO & CTO to bolster mobile push

The hires bolster Advantai's push across Australia and New Zealand as demand rises for firms helping brands launch mobile services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

One NZ reshapes executive team ahead of Judd's rise

Leadership continuity will be tested as One NZ promotes two insiders and hires Sonia Fernandes before Nick Judd takes over as Chief Executive Officer.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week