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Women in tech: curiosity, courage & backing yourself
Artificial Intelligence

Women in tech: curiosity, courage & backing yourself

On IWD 2026, a senior tech leader urges women to back themselves, embrace 'squiggly' careers and bring their own seat to the table.

By Renée Hector • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026

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Microsoft & VU open Victoria's first datacentre academy
EduTech

Microsoft & VU open Victoria's first datacentre academy

A skills shortage looms as Victoria’s datacentre sector expands, with a fee-free academy set to train 48 students for in-demand roles.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Dell unveils tougher classroom laptops for AI‑era study
Network Infrastructure

Dell unveils tougher classroom laptops for AI‑era study

Dell launches tougher Windows and Chromebook laptops for classrooms, pitching durable AI‑ready devices with long battery life and easier repairs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2026
Hiscox unveils multi-site technology graduate scheme
Digital Transformation

Hiscox unveils multi-site technology graduate scheme

Hiscox launches a multi-site technology graduate scheme across London, Lisbon and York as it ramps up hiring for digital and cyber roles.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
A1 Technologies names Amar Bilas Head of Microsoft Cloud
Digital Transformation

A1 Technologies names Amar Bilas Head of Microsoft Cloud

A1 Technologies appoints Amar Bilas to lead Microsoft Cloud Services, bolstering Azure and modern workplace growth across ANZ.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
The future of IT: How AI, automation, and green tech will reshape IT careers and business strategy
Digital Transformation

The future of IT: How AI, automation, and green tech will reshape IT careers and business strategy

In the coming decade, AI and automation will transform IT careers, prioritising green tech and driving professionals towards pivotal roles in business strategy.

By Tim Flower • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
How esports is improving career prospects for growing numbers of students
EduTech

How esports is improving career prospects for growing numbers of students

Esports' integration into curricula is elevating students' career prospects by equipping them with crucial transferrable skills like teamwork, communication, and critical thinking, and exposing them to a myriad of job opportunities.

By Dan Martinez • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024

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UK cyber council launches title for first-time entrants
Cybersecurity

UK cyber council launches title for first-time entrants

Open applications aim to widen entry-level hiring as UK businesses struggle with cyber skills gaps and technical vacancies.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
This IWD and beyond, let's elevate women into IT leadership
Human Capital Management

This IWD and beyond, let's elevate women into IT leadership

As International Women's Day nears, leaders urge bold action to elevate more women into creative, influential roles across IT and technology.

By Rachel Day • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Girls' school opens AI lab to close tech gender gap
Robotics

Girls' school opens AI lab to close tech gender gap

Strathcona Girls Grammar has launched a dedicated AI and STEM lab to embed tech learning in every year level and tackle the gender gap in STEM.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
IT jobs most applied for in UK as salaries outpace rest
Manufacturing

IT jobs most applied for in UK as salaries outpace rest

IT roles top UK job applications as Software Engineer leads with average pay of GBP £61,268, outpacing salaries in other major sectors.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
NG Bailey to recruit over 70 apprentices across UK
Human Capital Management

NG Bailey to recruit over 70 apprentices across UK

NG Bailey will recruit over 70 apprentices across the UK, offering roles in engineering, building services, facilities and IT.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Vocational training urged to close IT reseller skills gap
Malware

Vocational training urged to close IT reseller skills gap

Herzing College urges tech resellers to embrace vocational training to close critical AI, cybersecurity and cloud skills gaps.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Sat, 31st Jan 2026
de Novo to create 50 Welsh tech jobs in five years
EduTech

de Novo to create 50 Welsh tech jobs in five years

Welsh tech consultancy de Novo plans to create 50 digital roles in Newport over five years under its new '50 in 5' hiring drive.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Cegal expands UK tech apprenticeships & mentoring schemes
DevOps

Cegal expands UK tech apprenticeships & mentoring schemes

Cegal boosts UK tech apprenticeships and mentoring with Microsoft-backed training to tackle IT skills gaps and fast-track new talent.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Nationwide partners with CAPSLOCK to boost cyber skills
Risk & Compliance

Nationwide partners with CAPSLOCK to boost cyber skills

Nationwide has teamed up with CAPSLOCK to launch a new cybersecurity training programme aimed at enhancing skills and promoting diversity in IT careers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
New CIC Tech Channel Ambassadors targets IT skills gap
EduTech

New CIC Tech Channel Ambassadors targets IT skills gap

Tech Channel Ambassadors strives to boost the UK IT industry's profile and inclusivity, targeting recruitment of 100,000 diverse individuals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2024