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UK IT departments most confident on AI future-readiness
Software-as-a-Service

UK IT departments most confident on AI future-readiness

UK IT teams are Europe's most confident on AI and cybersecurity, yet a survey shows many still lag in turning that optimism into maturity.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sun, 15th Feb 2026
Geekflare pivots from publishing to launch SaaS tools
Software-as-a-Service

Geekflare pivots from publishing to launch SaaS tools

Geekflare shifts from pure tech publisher to SaaS, launching Geekflare AI and Geekflare API after surpassing 100 million global readers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
NCC warns of surge in ransomware & insider threats
Ransomware

NCC warns of surge in ransomware & insider threats

NCC flags fourth straight monthly rise in ransomware attacks and growing efforts by major gangs to recruit insiders and cyber staff.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Strong AI governance drives faster secure adoption
Data Protection

Strong AI governance drives faster secure adoption

Organisations with robust AI governance are deploying advanced systems faster and more securely, widening the gap with less prepared peers.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 25th Dec 2025
IT's human side of cyber incidents and digital transformation
Digital Transformation

IT's human side of cyber incidents and digital transformation

In 2026, successful cyber incident response and digital transformation hinge on human clarity and calm, despite rapid AI and tech advances reshaping IT landscapes.

By Amanda Doucette-Lachapelle • 5 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Asia Pacific faces trust gap as AI adoption outpaces governance
Digital Transformation

Asia Pacific faces trust gap as AI adoption outpaces governance

Nearly half of Asia Pacific organisations trust AI more than warranted, as rapid adoption outpaces governance, risking inefficiencies and compliance gaps.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Guidewire launches PricingCenter to speed up insurance pricing
Digital Transformation

Guidewire launches PricingCenter to speed up insurance pricing

Guidewire has launched PricingCenter, a new app to help P&C insurers speed up pricing changes with greater accuracy and real-time market responsiveness.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
User error named top IT problem as survey reveals odd mishaps
Breach Prevention

User error named top IT problem as survey reveals odd mishaps

A SolarWinds survey reveals user error as the top IT issue, disrupting work for 33% of global IT professionals surveyed.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Deepfake attacks cost firms an average of USD $280,000 per incident
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Deepfake attacks cost firms an average of USD $280,000 per incident

More than half of firms faced deepfake fraud losses averaging USD $280,000 per incident, despite increased cybersecurity training and awareness efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025

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IT professionals stories

UK cyber leaders fear sack as stress & burnout rise
Manufacturing

UK cyber leaders fear sack as stress & burnout rise

Most senior UK cyber staff fear they could be sacked over a breach, as new research reveals soaring stress, burnout and blame culture.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
ControlUp named Gartner Customers' Choice for DEX
Data Analytics

ControlUp named Gartner Customers' Choice for DEX

ControlUp named a 2025 Gartner Customers' Choice for DEX tools, scoring 4.8/5 with 94% of customers willing to recommend its platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
UK retailers overconfident in cyber security as risks escalate
Data Protection

UK retailers overconfident in cyber security as risks escalate

Despite 84% confidence in cyber defences, 1 in 5 UK retailers admit they can't prevent attacks as risks rise, causing major operational disruptions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
How to escape the pull of data gravity
Hybrid Cloud

How to escape the pull of data gravity

Data gravity increasingly hinders cloud flexibility and innovation, urging businesses to adopt hybrid strategies to avoid costly vendor lock-ins and outages.

By Terry Storrar • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Dataiku opens Asia-Pacific & Japan AI headquarters in Singapore
Digital Transformation

Dataiku opens Asia-Pacific & Japan AI headquarters in Singapore

Dataiku has launched its Asia-Pacific and Japan AI headquarters in Singapore, enhancing support for sectors like banking, government, logistics, and education.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Rising pressures push one in three DBAs to consider career change
Private Cloud

Rising pressures push one in three DBAs to consider career change

One in three database administrators in the UK are considering career changes amid rising work pressures and growing complexity, says new report.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Poor IT support lowers morale & performance across UK firms
Productivity

Poor IT support lowers morale & performance across UK firms

Poor IT support is harming morale and performance across UK firms, with 72% of IT pros reporting negative impacts on job satisfaction, TOPdesk finds.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025
AI-driven cyber threats top concern for Europe's IT sector by 2026
Ransomware

AI-driven cyber threats top concern for Europe's IT sector by 2026

Over half of European IT pros see AI-driven cyber threats as the top concern for 2026, yet only 14% feel very prepared to handle these risks, ISACA finds.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Devolutions acquires PowerShell Universal to boost IT automation
DevOps

Devolutions acquires PowerShell Universal to boost IT automation

Devolutions has acquired PowerShell Universal and welcomed its creator to enhance IT automation for SMBs and mid-market organisations globally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025