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One in three UK youths lack confidence, raising IT skills alarm

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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One in three UK youths lacks confidence, risking future IT skill shortages and workforce readiness, warns Hark's Listen Up Report citing serious employment concerns.
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IFS Ultimo targets four-fold partner sales growth by 2030

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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IFS Ultimo plans to quadruple its indirect sales by 2030, expanding its partner network across key global regions and enhancing its EAM software offerings.
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Economic confidence of UK SMEs drops amid uncertainties

Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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New research shows that economic confidence among UK SMEs has dropped sharply from 91.4 to 87.5, with many leaders fearing a further downturn ahead.
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The Resilience Roadmap – Six steps to building business strength

Mon, 10th Mar 2025
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Amid a 50.2% rise in critical financial stress affecting nearly 47,000 UK businesses, experts outline six essential steps to bolster resilience in 2025.
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Cloudsmith raises $23 million to boost global expansion

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Cloudsmith has secured $23 million in a Series B funding round, aiming to expand its global presence and enhance software supply chain security.
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Lessons in leadership: How to become a Boss B*tch

Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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Crystel Robbins Rynne shares her journey from Product Manager to CEO of HRLocker, revealing key lessons in leadership and the importance of resilience.
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Markerstudy partners to enhance UK data centre infrastructure

Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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Schneider Electric and on365 are upgrading Markerstudy Group's data centre infrastructure across the UK, enhancing efficiency and sustainability efforts.
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SonicWall honours 2025 Partner Award winners in UK, Ireland

Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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SonicWall has honoured its top partners at the 2025 Partner Awards, recognising their vital contributions to cybersecurity in the UK and Ireland.
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SME confidence plummets as Vistage names new director

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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Vistage's latest SME Confidence Index reveals a stark decline in economic optimism, dropping from 107.1 to 91.4, as 69% of SMEs report worsening conditions.
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Vistage reports fall in UK & Ireland SME confidence

Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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Vistage reports a shocking drop in SME confidence across the UK and Ireland, with leaders now wary of profitability amidst declining economic conditions.
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Vistage appoints Rebecca Drew amid confidence dip

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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Vistage's latest SME Confidence Index reveals a significant decline in economic optimism, coinciding with the appointment of Rebecca Drew as Managing Director.
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Cyber threats heighten with holiday sales here

Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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With Black Friday and Cyber Monday in full swing, cyber threats loom large, urging consumers and retailers to bolster their online security against potential attacks.
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Zellis unveils AI payroll updates at London user summit

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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At its London summit, Zellis revealed major updates including the launch of its AI-driven HCM AIR, aimed at enhancing payroll efficiency and user experience.
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Matt Johnson joins NTT DATA UK&I to tackle energy challenges

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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NTT DATA UK&I has appointed Matt Johnson as Solution Director for its Energy and Utilities practice, focusing on decarbonisation and grid resilience.
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NetApp partners with Exclusive Networks for UK data security

Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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NetApp and Exclusive Networks have teamed up to enhance data security solutions for UK and Ireland businesses amid rising cyber threats.
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NIS2 compliance puts financial strain on EMEA firms

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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New NIS2 directives are imposing hefty financial strains on EMEA firms, with 95% reallocating budgets to tackle compliance costs.
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Schneider Electric launches circular UPS initiative in France

Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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Schneider Electric has launched an industry-first circular economy initiative for UPS systems in France, aiming to enhance sustainability without sacrificing performance.
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UKI SME confidence rises amidst economic optimism

Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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Vistage's latest UKI SME CEO Confidence Index reveals growing optimism among business leaders, with 62% forecasting a revenue boost in the next year ahead of the General Election.
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Industry leaders react to King's Speech on tech & cybersecurity

Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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Industry leaders react to the King's Speech, highlighting the importance of connectivity, cybersecurity, and AI in the new Labour government's legislative agenda.
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Labour stresses tech adoption in housing to tackle worker gap

Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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A new report underscores the urgent need for tech adoption in UK construction to tackle worker shortages and meet ambitious project targets.