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Karen Williams joins Ciphr as chief revenue officer to drive growth

Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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Karen Williams has been named chief revenue officer at Ciphr to lead growth and revenue operations as the firm expands its HR and payroll software business.
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TechWorks launches initiative to boost UK women in technology

Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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TechWorks launches Women in TechWorks to boost UK women's careers in tech, focusing on recruitment, retention, mentoring and celebrating achievements.
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LogicMonitor hires John Grosshans to drive global expansion goals

Tue, 4th Nov 2025
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LogicMonitor appoints John Grosshans as President of Field Operations to accelerate global expansion and unify its go-to-market strategy amid strong growth.
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UK developer pay hits record levels as AI skills drive demand

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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UK developer salaries hit record highs, with AI specialists earning up to GBP £122,000 as demand for advanced tech skills surges amid industry growth.
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UK tech scale-ups trail in board-level AI expertise, risking growth

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Only 32% of UK tech scale-ups have AI experts on their boards, risking growth compared to FTSE 350 firms with higher board-level AI expertise.
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UK data centre spending to surpass GBP £10 billion a year by 2029

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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UK data centre spending is set to soar from GBP £1.75bn to over GBP £10bn annually by 2029, driven by AI demand and regional development shifts.
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British data leaders most willing to bet jobs on AI decisions

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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British data leaders are the most willing globally to trust AI decisions, with 85% ready to stake their jobs on AI-driven business choices.
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La Fosse launches UNBOUND to boost women's tech progression

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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La Fosse has launched UNBOUND, a UK mentorship programme supporting women in tech with senior sponsorship and peer networks to boost career progression.
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Datadog named a Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for DEM

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Datadog has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Digital Experience Monitoring, marking the second consecutive year of recognition.
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Anne Tosky appointed Global Chief People Officer at ELMO

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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ELMO Software appoints Anne Tosky as Global Chief People Officer to lead people strategy amid expansion in Australia, New Zealand and the UK.
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AI risk outpaces oversight as BSI warns of governance gaps for firms

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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BSI warns many UK and global firms lack robust AI governance despite rising investment, risking operational failures and reputational damage amid growing AI use.
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OpenAI partnership sparks debate on UK digital & AI sovereignty

Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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OpenAI's new deal lets UK firms store AI data on British soil, sparking debate on digital sovereignty and balancing innovation with national control.
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Avison Young appoints Oliver Squires to lead UK data centres

Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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Avison Young has appointed Oliver Squires to lead its UK & EMEA data centre sector, enhancing expertise amid booming demand and major UK investments.
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Kao Data calls for decisive action to unlock USD $31b AI funding

Sat, 25th Oct 2025
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Kao Data urges swift action to unlock USD $31 billion pledged by tech giants, aiming to boost the UK's AI infrastructure and secure global leadership.
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Elemental Concept launches German office to drive EU expansion

Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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Elemental Concept has launched a German office led by Georg Brunner to boost its expansion across Europe's largest ICT market, focusing on AI, cybersecurity, and cloud.
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AI-driven cyber threats top concern for Europe's IT sector by 2026

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Over half of European IT pros see AI-driven cyber threats as the top concern for 2026, yet only 14% feel very prepared to handle these risks, ISACA finds.
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Report reveals perceptions gap on barriers for women in tech

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Acronis' 2025 Women in Tech Report reveals men and women strongly differ on perceptions of career barriers and bias in the technology sector worldwide.
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Kubus names Jeremy Keefe Chief Executive Officer for UK growth

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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Kubus appoints Jeremy Keefe as CEO to spearhead UK growth and expand its global IT infrastructure and managed services presence.
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Nebula Global Services ranks in 2025 UK Fast Growth Index

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Nebula Global Services joins the 2025 UK Fast Growth Index, recognised for rapid expansion and innovation within Britain's technology services sector.
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MHP & Adobe partner to advance AI-powered customer journeys

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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MHP and Adobe partner to enhance AI-driven, personalised customer journeys, combining consulting expertise with advanced digital solutions and platforms.