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UK cyber council launches title for first-time entrants
Cybersecurity

UK cyber council launches title for first-time entrants

Open applications aim to widen entry-level hiring as UK businesses struggle with cyber skills gaps and technical vacancies.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
Apex Computing wins third Microsoft Solutions Partner nod
Digital Transformation

Apex Computing wins third Microsoft Solutions Partner nod

The Manchester IT provider must keep investing in staff and service quality to retain a rare trio of Microsoft designations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Global Stories

Professional Development (PD) stories

Abacus wins CREST approval for penetration testing
Firewalls

Abacus wins CREST approval for penetration testing

Boards in regulated sectors now have firmer assurance after Abacus secured CREST approval for penetration testing, renewed annually.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Great Southern Grammar embraces AI to boost high-impact teaching
Data Protection

Great Southern Grammar embraces AI to boost high-impact teaching

Battery-strapped students at Great Southern Grammar are gaining more classroom time after a Surface laptop rollout cut device downtime and boosted AI use.

By Anthony Caruana • 6 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
CompTIA launches AI Agent Essentials course for workers
DevOps

CompTIA launches AI Agent Essentials course for workers

Workers using AI agents at work now have a vendor-neutral course to help them spot risks, manage oversight and distinguish them from chatbots.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
Infobip embeds AI across operations at DevDays 2026
Unified Communications

Infobip embeds AI across operations at DevDays 2026

AI is now being woven into product development and internal workflows as the cloud communications group marks 20 years in business.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Apr 2026
Women in tech urged to back themselves in tech careers
Robotic Process Automation

Women in tech urged to back themselves in tech careers

Women still make up just 22% of the tech workforce, and leaders say confidence gaps and male-dominated spaces are holding back more progress.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Data analysis & AI literacy top skills for accountants
Data Analytics

Data analysis & AI literacy top skills for accountants

Firms are struggling to prepare accountants for AI, with just 28% saying they are ready to reskill staff as workflows change.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Databricks to invest USD $850 million in UK expansion
EduTech

Databricks to invest USD $850 million in UK expansion

The expansion will more than double Databricks’ UK and Ireland headcount as it courts AI talent and deepens ties with major customers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
LSI wins degree-awarding powers for AI-led teaching
EduTech

LSI wins degree-awarding powers for AI-led teaching

AI-led teaching has passed a key regulatory test as the London School of Innovation gains the right to award its own degrees.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Professional Development (PD) stories

Adactin launches graduate programme to bridge IT skills gap
EduTech

Adactin launches graduate programme to bridge IT skills gap

Universities and employers are widening graduate support as Australia’s tech sector faces a digital skills shortage and weak job readiness.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Gallagher Security appoints Finan to Central North Island
Partner Programmes

Gallagher Security appoints Finan to Central North Island

The return of a 14-year veteran is set to bolster technical support and partner ties for customers across the Central North Island.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Autism summit in Ottawa puts AI inclusion in focus
Artificial Intelligence

Autism summit in Ottawa puts AI inclusion in focus

AI tools for autism support are under scrutiny as advocates warn disabled people risk being excluded from public services and care systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Niagara Catholic & Nelson boost Indigenous lesson support
Artificial Intelligence

Niagara Catholic & Nelson boost Indigenous lesson support

The rollout gives Niagara Catholic teachers curriculum-aligned support for Indigenous lessons after many said they lacked training on the subject.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026
AI Engineer brings first Asia edition to Singapore
Generative AI

AI Engineer brings first Asia edition to Singapore

Singapore’s AI developer scene is set for a bigger global spotlight, with more than 2,000 people expected at a sold-out conference.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026
Loyalty association launches AI & behaviour courses
Digital Transformation

Loyalty association launches AI & behaviour courses

Businesses under pressure to prove loyalty returns will get new training on AI shopping tools, customer behaviour and program profitability.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Medcast launches AI platform with initial focus on general practice
Artificial Intelligence

Medcast launches AI platform with initial focus on general practice

Australian GPs could save consultation time as Medcast’s MedLuma gives cited AI answers from local guidelines and earns CPD points.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026