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Balancing tech, humanity & leadership in insurance

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From actuarial roots to claims leadership, one insurance executive calls for tech that serves empathy and urges women to build bold networks.
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Ransomware attacks surge 50% as industrial firms hit hardest

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Global ransomware attacks jump 50% to 7,874 in 2025, with industrial firms bearing the brunt as criminal groups reshuffle their tactics.
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Diving into STEM: My journey into big tech

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From French novels to data models, one woman charts an unlikely journey into big tech and urges others to embrace unexpected STEM paths.
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AI deepfakes erode trust and reshape UK dating apps

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Deepfakes fuel mistrust on UK dating apps as users turn to AI companions, with scammers and identity fraud exploiting synthetic profiles.
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Study finds AI-generated code far buggier than human work

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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AI-written code introduces 1.7 times more bugs than human work, a CodeRabbit study warns, with security and performance flaws surging.
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CoachHub launches global AI coaching tool AIMY for tailored professional growth

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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CoachHub has launched AIMY, a global AI coaching tool providing tailored, continuous professional development for employees at all levels worldwide.
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UK study reveals eCommerce checkout inefficiencies

Tue, 5th Nov 2024
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payment technologies
A UK study by Ecommpay and IMRG shows eCommerce checkout inefficiencies are hindering conversions, revealing an average conversion rate of just 58%.
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Genetec unveils cloud-based Operations Center for security teams

Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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physical security
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Genetec has launched Operations Center, a cloud-based solution to enhance security teams' task management and collaboration.
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Unearthing mining's data and AI potential: Why It's overlooked and how to start

Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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partner programmes
Despite the proven benefits, the untapped potential of data and AI within the mining industry remains overlooked due to traditional mindset, uncertain ROI and a lack of skills and expertise.
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What are professional services? (examples + key statistics)

Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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The professional services industry, valued at $6.02tn in 2022, incorporates diverse sectors from supply chain management to cybersecurity consulting.
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Code Institute calls for increased skills bootcamp funding

Thu, 30th Nov 2023
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Code Institute CEO, Jim Cassidy, calls for increased funding for skills bootcamps to address job market changes amid AI rise.
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Number of female workers in UK tech sector down by thousands

Fri, 18th Aug 2023
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Number of women in the UK tech sector declines in Q2 2023, raising concerns over the impact of economic caution on female workers.
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$534m lost in 2016 as credit card fraudsters ditched the plastic & moved online

Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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Physical credit card fraud is on the decline as online fraud takes its place, according to new statistics from the Australian Payments Network.