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UK senior freelancers drive AI adoption & work longer

UK freelancers over 50 are embracing AI and upskilling weekly, as many plan to extend their careers well beyond traditional retirement ages.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025

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Social Media

Generate launches Ones to Watch for ANZ B2B marketers

In-house B2B marketers in Australia and New Zealand will gain more visibility as Generate opens shortlists across 19 award categories.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026

Licensing

Remote launches service to manage international contractors

Remote unveils its Remote Contractor of Record service, aiding firms in managing payments for international contractors while mitigating compliance risks.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025

Marketing Technologies

Freelance computer security & writing skills surge in Q2 2024

Demand for freelance computer security, writing, and business skills soared in Q2 2024, per Freelancer.com's Fast 50 Index, defying AI disruption fears.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024

Initial Public Offering

Freelancer appoints Catcha Group CEO Patrick Grove to board

Freelancer appoints Catcha Group CEO Patrick Grove as Non-Executive Director to its Board, aiming to leverage his tech sector expertise to drive growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024

Hybrid & Remote Work

Exclusive: How Remote is transforming workforce recruitment

TechDay spoke with Remote's CRO, Chris McNamara, to discuss the company's global impact and innovative workforce strategies.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Nov 2023

Human Capital Management

'Remote Talent', a global marketplace connecting remote workers & employers

'Remote Talent', a global marketplace aiming to link remote job seekers and employers, has been launched by HR platform Remote.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023

Artificial Intelligence

Programming, writing and research skills in hot demand

Programming, writing and research skills are dominating the freelance job market, according to the Fast 50 Q4 2022 Index.

By Shannon Williams • 9 min read • Fri, 6th Jan 2023

Crypto

Freelance tech jobs boom, NFTs and crypto plunge following crash

Jobs in software development, statistical analysis and local jobs have seen significant growth in Q2 2022, according to Freelancer.com's Fast 50 Report.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2022

Marketing Technologies

UNIQLO operator chooses Adyen for multiple market payments

The operator of UNIQLO, Fast Retailing, has selected Adyen to power payments for its in-store and online checkout in multiple markets.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2022

Buy Now Pay Later

Adyen expands partnership with Afterpay as BNPL payments increase

Adyen has expanded its partnership with AfterPay allowing more of Adyen's merchants in more countries worldwide to use the BNPL provider.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Mon, 16th May 2022

Software-as-a-Service

G2 ranks the best software from ANZ

G2's new APAC office release showcases the best ANZ software firms, elevating Canva, Atlassian, and PushPay among 107 contenders in a booming market.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2019

Marketing Technologies

Jobs 'aplenty' for freelance writers, devs & eCommerce specialists?

Freelance writing and API development topped the list of fastest-growing jobs in 2018, driven by surging demand for digital content and web services.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jan 2019

Hyperscale

How interconnection increased global data flows by 45X

Global data flows surge 45x in a decade, driving a digital economy boom and reshaping global GDP, McKinsey report reveals.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2016

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Artificial Intelligence

Graphic design tops New Zealand freelance roles amid AI growth

Graphic design leads New Zealand's freelance jobs despite AI growth, as demand for creatives and tech specialists surges in 2024, says global report.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Young Australians seek security, growth & hybrid work in 2025

Young Australians prioritise job security, career growth, and hybrid working in 2025, with Google, Canva and Amazon leading as top employers, says Hatch survey.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025