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Kao Data adds four partners to women in infra scheme
Hyperscale

Kao Data adds four partners to women in infra scheme

Broader backing for the women-in-infrastructure initiative could help data centre firms widen recruitment as skills shortages bite across the sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
AI skills now driving UK pay & promotion decisions
Digital Transformation

AI skills now driving UK pay & promotion decisions

Employers are increasingly paying premiums and boosting careers for staff who can use AI safely, according to a survey of UK leaders.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Telecom chiefs say AI scaling hampered by skills gaps
Unified Communications

Telecom chiefs say AI scaling hampered by skills gaps

Skills shortages and fragmented rollouts are leaving telecom operators unable to scale AI, with most executives warning of higher costs and margin pressure.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Aldi driver Christopher Sullivan named Microlise winner
Supply Chain

Aldi driver Christopher Sullivan named Microlise winner

The haulage sector's driver shortage loomed over an awards night in Manchester, where anonymised data put Aldi's Christopher Sullivan on top.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
WellData wins 50 contracts as database demand grows
Disaster Recovery

WellData wins 50 contracts as database demand grows

Database outages are pushing more retailers and healthcare groups to hire external specialists, driving more than 50 new WellData contracts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
What AI actually takes off the analyst's plate
Cloud Security

What AI actually takes off the analyst's plate

Analysts could gain time as AI systems shoulder evidence gathering, alert grouping and data translation, though humans still make final calls.

By Katrina Thompson • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026

Global Stories

Skills shortage stories

NTT Data flags privacy & sovereignty barriers to AI
Data Protection

NTT Data flags privacy & sovereignty barriers to AI

A widening gap is emerging as firms struggle to meet tighter data rules, with only 29% prioritising sovereign AI in the near term.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Argon & Co joins QAD Redzone in global factory tie-up
Digital Transformation

Argon & Co joins QAD Redzone in global factory tie-up

Factories facing labour shortages and rising costs are set to get a new execution tool, as the firms pair consulting with frontline software.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Platform9 updates private cloud software to woo VMware users
Software-as-a-Service

Platform9 updates private cloud software to woo VMware users

The update could ease migrations for IT teams seeking to cut VMware dependence without adding Linux administration overhead.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Most AI projects stall at pilot stage, survey finds
Digital Transformation

Most AI projects stall at pilot stage, survey finds

Pressure is mounting on firms to show returns, as 78% of organisations say AI projects have failed or stalled at pilot stage.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
Cornerstone appoints Brenton Smith to lead APJ push
Digital Transformation

Cornerstone appoints Brenton Smith to lead APJ push

The hire signals a sharper regional push as Cornerstone seeks to win more HR software business across Asia Pacific and Japan amid fierce competition.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Skills shortage stories

NGM hackathon tackles charity problems in Newcastle
Digital Transformation

NGM hackathon tackles charity problems in Newcastle

More than 200 participants helped charities cut manual work and improve support services in a 30-hour AI event in Newcastle.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
AI reshapes Singapore tech hiring as pay stays high
Digital Transformation

AI reshapes Singapore tech hiring as pay stays high

Automation is changing Singapore's tech jobs market, but salaries remain elevated as firms seek scarce AI, data and cyber skills.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Australia tightens data centre scrutiny amid AI boom
Data Protection

Australia tightens data centre scrutiny amid AI boom

Australia tightens data centre approvals as governments weigh AI power, water and jobs against AUD $51.9 billion of NSW pipeline projects.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
Australian CEOs favour AI reskilling over job cuts
Digital Transformation

Australian CEOs favour AI reskilling over job cuts

Most Australian chief executives are using AI to reshape work and boost skills, with only one in five planning hiring cuts.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 15th May 2026
NEXTDC launches first overseas data centre in Kuala Lumpur
Data centers

NEXTDC launches first overseas data centre in Kuala Lumpur

The Malaysian site is part of AUD $1 billion of investment and gives NEXTDC a base for AI and cloud customers across Southeast Asia.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
Australian employers raise pay for AI skills, survey finds
Human Capital Management

Australian employers raise pay for AI skills, survey finds

AI skills are pushing up salaries across Australian workplaces, with employers struggling to price talent amid fierce competition.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026