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TechWorks launches initiative to boost UK women in technology

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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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Leaders urge budget to back workforce roles & cybersecurity

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Canadian business leaders call on the federal budget to adopt responsible AI adoption and strengthen cybersecurity for global competitiveness.
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Budget 2025: Leaders say AI and infrastructure key to growth

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Canada’s federal budget pledges CAD $2.4 billion to AI and tech, aiming to boost innovation and global competitiveness in a rapidly evolving sector.
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LogicMonitor hires John Grosshans to drive global expansion goals

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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PPDS promotes Bruce Wyrwitzke to Senior Director of Sales role

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PPDS has promoted Bruce Wyrwitzke to Senior Director of Sales for North America, advancing its expansion of Philips Professional Displays across the region.
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OpenAI partnership sparks debate on UK digital & AI sovereignty

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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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BC celebrates tech innovation with 2025 TIA awards

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The 2025 Technology Impact Awards in Vancouver celebrated BC's tech innovation, spotlighting CAD $3bn deals and Clio's Deal of the Year win.
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Avison Young appoints Oliver Squires to lead UK data centres

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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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Cloudflare names Pat Breen Area Vice President for Australia NZ

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Cloudflare has appointed Pat Breen as Area Vice President for Australia and New Zealand to drive growth and strengthen regional operations.
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Asia Pacific’s manufacturing boom raises demand for high-tech facilities

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Asia Pacific's manufacturing surge in semiconductors, pharma, and renewables is transforming industrial property needs, demanding high-tech, specialised facilities.
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Australian tech leaders struggle to fill rising AI job demand

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Australian tech leaders report soaring demand for AI roles, with 92% seeking experts amid challenges like high salaries and talent shortages.
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Kao Data calls for decisive action to unlock USD $31b AI funding

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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.