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Salesforce says AI to run 50% of customer service cases by 2027
Digital Transformation

Salesforce says AI to run 50% of customer service cases by 2027

Companies forecast major cost reductions and higher satisfaction scores as AI automates routine cases and redefines service workflows.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
CNCF honours cloud native pioneers at 2025 community awards
Virtualisation

CNCF honours cloud native pioneers at 2025 community awards

The Cloud Native Computing Foundation honoured technical leaders, mentors, and organisations like Michelin and OpenAI for their impact in cloud-native.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
CrowdStrike, AWS & NVIDIA expand global accelerator for AI security
Hyperscale

CrowdStrike, AWS & NVIDIA expand global accelerator for AI security

CrowdStrike, AWS and NVIDIA expand a global accelerator to support early-stage AI-driven cybersecurity startups with mentorship, funding and market access.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Cloudinary surpasses three million users & launches creators hub
Unified Communications

Cloudinary surpasses three million users & launches creators hub

Cloudinary surpasses three million developer users, launching a Creators Community to boost learning and collaboration in visual digital content worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Peak XV unveils Surge 11 with 23 AI, fintech & consumer startups
Fintech

Peak XV unveils Surge 11 with 23 AI, fintech & consumer startups

Peak XV launches Surge 11 with 23 startups across AI, fintech, consumer brands, and infrastructure from India, APAC, and global markets.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Cloudflare to offer 1,111 global internships & expand student support
Network Infrastructure

Cloudflare to offer 1,111 global internships & expand student support

Cloudflare will recruit 1,111 interns globally in 2026, expanding its programme to support students with hands-on tech experience and mentorship worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
AI-driven campaign unites sport & poetry to inspire youth growth
Marketing Technologies

AI-driven campaign unites sport & poetry to inspire youth growth

The SCORES Network and Code and Theory launched 'Find Your Feet,' an AI-crafted campaign blending sport and poetry to inspire youth growth and confidence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Celebrating diversity & tackling insider threats in cybersecurity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Celebrating diversity & tackling insider threats in cybersecurity

This September, the cybersecurity sector highlights tackling insider threats and advancing women's roles to build a more resilient, diverse future.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Mentorship stories

How a 25-year-old in banking boosted salary to GBP £85,000
Job Market

How a 25-year-old in banking boosted salary to GBP £85,000

Amy Reynolds, 25, boosted her salary to GBP £85,000 by 23 through banking apprenticeships and strategic career planning without a traditional university route.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Australian ex-serviceman's tech switch showcases career change wave
Data Analytics

Australian ex-serviceman's tech switch showcases career change wave

Australian ex-serviceman Brett Earle's shift to senior web developer highlights a surge in mid-career changes, amid rising demand for tech skills nationwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
NetApp Excellerator boosts AI startups in 14th India cohort
Artificial Intelligence

NetApp Excellerator boosts AI startups in 14th India cohort

NetApp's 14th Excellerator cohort has supported five AI startups in India, offering mentorship and access to networks to boost innovation in data and cloud tech.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
QAI Ventures launches Asia's first QuantumAI accelerator in Singapore
Physical Security

QAI Ventures launches Asia's first QuantumAI accelerator in Singapore

QAI Ventures has launched Asia's first QuantumAI accelerator in Singapore, aiming to boost startups blending quantum computing and artificial intelligence.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
PushON appoints trio of senior developers to boost growth plans
DevOps

PushON appoints trio of senior developers to boost growth plans

Manchester-based digital agency PushON appoints three senior developers with over 50 years' experience to support growth and enhance eCommerce platforms.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
AISA Awards 2025 honour leaders shaping Australia's cyber security
EduTech

AISA Awards 2025 honour leaders shaping Australia's cyber security

The 2025 AISA Awards have honoured leaders and organisations for outstanding contributions to Australia's cyber security across education, innovation, and community engagement.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Female IT leaders urge action on gender gap in senior AI roles
Artificial Intelligence

Female IT leaders urge action on gender gap in senior AI roles

A survey of UK female IT leaders reveals concern over gender bias in senior AI roles, urging firms to improve training and diverse leadership in AI development.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
Veeam appoints Doriane Groene to lead Microsoft alliance in EMEA
Virtualisation

Veeam appoints Doriane Groene to lead Microsoft alliance in EMEA

Veeam appoints Doriane Groene as Senior Director to lead and deepen its Microsoft alliance across EMEA, focusing on cloud and AI collaboration.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Skill gaps & AI resistance threaten UK workforce readiness
Artificial Intelligence

Skill gaps & AI resistance threaten UK workforce readiness

Only 10% of UK firms are confident their workforce has the AI and technology skills needed for future growth, with staff resistance and skill exaggerations worsening gaps.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Funding from FedDev adds support for Black businesses in GTA
Small Business

Funding from FedDev adds support for Black businesses in GTA

Federal Economic Development invests CAD $2.4 million in Black Creek Community Health Centre to back Black entrepreneurs across Toronto.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025