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Women in tech urged to back themselves in tech careers
Robotic Process Automation

Women in tech urged to back themselves in tech careers

Women still make up just 22% of the tech workforce, and leaders say confidence gaps and male-dominated spaces are holding back more progress.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Data analysis & AI literacy top skills for accountants
Data Analytics

Data analysis & AI literacy top skills for accountants

Firms are struggling to prepare accountants for AI, with just 28% saying they are ready to reskill staff as workflows change.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Databricks to invest USD $850 million in UK expansion
EduTech

Databricks to invest USD $850 million in UK expansion

The expansion will more than double Databricks’ UK and Ireland headcount as it courts AI talent and deepens ties with major customers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
LSI wins degree-awarding powers for AI-led teaching
EduTech

LSI wins degree-awarding powers for AI-led teaching

AI-led teaching has passed a key regulatory test as the London School of Innovation gains the right to award its own degrees.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
NIIT MTS named Fosway digital learning strategic leader
Digital Transformation

NIIT MTS named Fosway digital learning strategic leader

Growing demand for enterprise upskilling has kept NIIT MTS among the strongest digital learning suppliers in EMEA, Fosway said.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Cognita starts rolling out AI learning platform to schools around the world
Generative AI

Cognita starts rolling out AI learning platform to schools around the world

Teacher training will determine whether Cognita’s AI platform is used effectively, after a six-country pilot found staff were its most reliable users.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
UK, US firms abandon AI plans amid skills shortage
Digital Transformation

UK, US firms abandon AI plans amid skills shortage

Major UK and US professional services firms are shelving AI projects as skill shortages bite, exposing a gap between tech spend and staff readiness.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
UK law firms lead AI use for time savings & profit
Digital Transformation

UK law firms lead AI use for time savings & profit

UK legal professionals emerge as global AI leaders, with 62% regular users and strong training seen as key to boosting profitability.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Alteryx unveils revamped Academy to boost AI skills
Software-as-a-Service

Alteryx unveils revamped Academy to boost AI skills

Alteryx relaunches its Academy with personalised AI learning paths and new credentials as demand for analytics upskilling accelerates.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Ecommpay auction raises over EUR €7,200 for Street Child
Fintech

Ecommpay auction raises over EUR €7,200 for Street Child

Ecommpay's staff auction raises over EUR €7,200 for Street Child, setting a company bidding record to support children's education.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Professional Development (PD) stories

Medcast launches AI platform with initial focus on general practice
Artificial Intelligence

Medcast launches AI platform with initial focus on general practice

Australian GPs could save consultation time as Medcast’s MedLuma gives cited AI answers from local guidelines and earns CPD points.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
Agency & La Trobe launch free digital health course
Cybersecurity

Agency & La Trobe launch free digital health course

Nursing and midwifery students nationwide will get free training in shared records and digital care tools before starting placements.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Bain, Cambridge Judge launch women's finance forum
Digital Transformation

Bain, Cambridge Judge launch women's finance forum

Women running financial services firms will gather in Cambridge as Bain and Cambridge Judge seek to tackle AI, risk and falling returns.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Amazon launches free AI training for Australian schools
Digital Transformation

Amazon launches free AI training for Australian schools

A shortage of approved classroom AI tools is leaving most Australian teachers eager for training but unable to use them with students.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
GTIA opens ChannelCon 2026 registration in San Diego
Digital Transformation

GTIA opens ChannelCon 2026 registration in San Diego

Attendees can now book a place at San Diego's ChannelCon 2026, where GTIA will launch a new AI awards programme and offer free member entry.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Mediazoo relaunches Finer Vision for AI skills training
eLearning

Mediazoo relaunches Finer Vision for AI skills training

Mediazoo relaunches Finer Vision as an AI skills arm, promising to close the UK workplace AI gap with new training and consultancy models.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Capita expands Multiverse AI training to 750 staff
Digital Transformation

Capita expands Multiverse AI training to 750 staff

Capita expands its Multiverse AI training to 750 staff, after early cohorts saved 10 hours a week each and delivered 400 automation projects.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Clevertouch unveils lovemartech Academy for martech skills
EduTech

Clevertouch unveils lovemartech Academy for martech skills

Clevertouch launches lovemartech Academy, blending expert-led martech training, research and community to tackle complex tech stacks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026