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Tech leaders urge Khan to drop AI 'mass unemployment'

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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Tech leaders tell Sadiq Khan to stop warning of AI 'mass unemployment', saying firms use it to boost productivity, not scrap jobs.
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Tighter visa rules deepen SAP S/4HANA skills shortage

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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UK and EU visa curbs are worsening an already severe SAP S/4HANA talent crunch, driving longer hiring cycles, rising costs and delivery risk.
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Microlise names Dean Garvey-North as new technology chief

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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fleet management
Microlise has appointed Dean Garvey-North as chief technology officer to steer its next growth phase in fleet and logistics technology.
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Accenture to buy UK AI firm Faculty in USD $1bn deal

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
Accenture to acquire UK AI specialist Faculty for USD $1bn, in its biggest British AI startup deal and a major bet on AI safety expertise.
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Tech founders lead Tide everywoman entrepreneur awards

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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it industry
Tech founders Julie Collison and Emma O'Brien top Tide everywoman awards as women-led firms eye growth despite tough UK backdrop.
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Lean Transition secures GBP £200,000 to fuel AI growth

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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manufacturing
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Lean Transition secures GBP £200,000 Midlands Engine loan to embed AI in Lean manufacturing software and accelerate global expansion.
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UK & Irish SME chiefs back growth despite economic gloom

Tue, 6th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
UK and Irish SME bosses fear a worsening economy yet still plan to ramp up investment, betting on AI, innovation and sales growth in 2026.
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Arthur D. Little & Vega IT launch Axceler8 venture

Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Arthur D. Little and Vega IT launch Axceler8 Solutions, an AI-driven platform venture debuting with cloud tool Axceler8 Rx for drug trials.
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Hedgehog lab buys Label Sessions to boost AI growth

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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erp
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ai
Hedgehog lab has bought Label Sessions to build a full-stack innovation consultancy, linking AI delivery with a 500-strong global expert network.
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DXC launches AdvisoryX to help enterprises scale AI

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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aiops
DXC launches AdvisoryX to help enterprises scale AI, as 94% struggle to move beyond pilots and build coherent business cases.
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IT & tech staff rank among world's least motivated workers

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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Global research finds IT and tech staff among the least motivated workers, scoring 70.8%, with finance sectors trailing lower; management consulting leads at 76.2%.
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Celonis & Cavalis launch app to streamline manufacturing data

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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data analytics
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supply chain
Celonis and Cavalis have launched an app that uses AI to help manufacturers gain real-time insights, streamline product management, and reduce operational costs.
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JMAN Group names Kaushik Perinkulam Ravi Chief of Staff to CTO

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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data analytics
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data science
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ai
JMAN Group appoints Kaushik Perinkulam Ravi as Chief of Staff to CTO, enhancing its data and AI capabilities for private equity clients globally.
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Manual finance processes cost firms 44 hours per week

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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financial systems
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unit4
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data consolidation
Manual finance processes cost professional services firms an average of 44 hours weekly, with UK and Benelux firms losing over 50 hours due to errors and manual tasks.
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Consultancy urges leaders to adopt an 'outside-in' approach

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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cx
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martech
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risk & compliance
A London consultancy firm urges corporate leaders to rethink value delivery, encouraging an 'outside-in' approach to enhance operational efficiency and financial resilience.
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The best management consulting clubs (Benefits + fees)

Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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ibm
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pwc
Explore the top 12 global management consulting clubs providing consultants with pathways for growth through workshops, networking and industry insights.
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Rimini Street taps Martyn Hoogakker for EMEA leadership role

Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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saas
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cdp
Rimini Street, global software support provider, names Martyn Hoogakker as the new Vice President and General Manager for EMEA, leveraging his SaaS expertise to accelerate regional growth.
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2024: The top 10 professional services firms (revenue + margins)

Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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power / energy
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schneider electric
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fujitsu
The top 10 global professional service firms of 2024 make significant contributions to the $6.02 trillion industry, driving revenue and operating margins.
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What are professional services? (examples + key statistics)

Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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supply chain
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apm
The professional services industry, valued at $6.02tn in 2022, incorporates diverse sectors from supply chain management to cybersecurity consulting.
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What is professional services automation (PSA) software?

Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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Professional Services Automation (PSA) software is aimed at enhancing efficiency within professional services firms and automates crucial tasks.