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UK firms see AI boost but workforce training lags behind
Digital Transformation

UK firms see AI boost but workforce training lags behind

Two-thirds of UK firms report AI boosts in productivity, yet only 45% offer workforce training, highlighting a skills gap despite notable gains, IBM finds.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Asia-Pacific data centres urged to balance growth & green energy
Digital Transformation

Asia-Pacific data centres urged to balance growth & green energy

The Asia-Pacific Data Centre Association urges governments to adopt policies balancing rapid digital growth with green energy targets across the region.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
OpenADR Alliance sees record global growth as energy evolves
Internet of Things

OpenADR Alliance sees record global growth as energy evolves

The OpenADR Alliance reports record growth with nearly 60 new members as global energy sector adopts open standards for managing distributed resources.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
HCLTech teams with GSMA to drive global Open Gateway initiative
Digital Transformation

HCLTech teams with GSMA to drive global Open Gateway initiative

HCLTech has joined forces with GSMA to advance the Open Gateway initiative, enabling telecom operators to monetise networks using standardised APIs globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
APAC firms to boost threat intelligence spend, embrace AI by 2026
Digital Transformation

APAC firms to boost threat intelligence spend, embrace AI by 2026

By 2026, 79% of Asia Pacific firms plan to boost threat intelligence spending and adopt AI to tackle rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
UK retailers face rising cyber threats as resilience becomes key
Ransomware

UK retailers face rising cyber threats as resilience becomes key

UK retailers face growing cyber threats that disrupt operations, forcing a strategic focus on resilience to protect eCommerce and customer trust.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Ransomware & state threats surge in Europe, warns CrowdStrike
Ransomware

Ransomware & state threats surge in Europe, warns CrowdStrike

European organisations faced a sharp 2024 rise in ransomware and state-backed cyberattacks, with 22% of global victims, says CrowdStrike's latest report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Canada announces CAD $11 million in carbon tech funding
Power / Energy

Canada announces CAD $11 million in carbon tech funding

Canada commits CAD $11M to boost carbon storage and AI-driven energy innovations in Quebec and Newfoundland, aiming to meet climate goals.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Innovation gap threatens UK industry competitiveness in Europe
Robotics

Innovation gap threatens UK industry competitiveness in Europe

Research shows UK industry leaders value innovation but lack urgency, risking competitiveness in Europe compared to stronger views in France and Italy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
Altenso Australia launches, advancing large-scale battery storage
Power / Energy

Altenso Australia launches, advancing large-scale battery storage

Altenso Australia launches in Sydney, aiming to boost large-scale battery storage and hydrogen projects to support the nation's clean energy transition.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
Totalmobile & MACS EU to modernise UK & EU field operations
Digital Transformation

Totalmobile & MACS EU to modernise UK & EU field operations

Totalmobile partners with MACS EU to modernise field operations for UK and EU industries, boosting efficiency and compliance with integrated digital solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
Droplet NeverTrust certified on HPE to tackle costly UK breaches
Cartech

Droplet NeverTrust certified on HPE to tackle costly UK breaches

Droplet's NeverTrust security solution certified on HPE ProLiant to shield UK firms from costly breaches by isolating applications beyond identity-based controls.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Exclusive: Appian's Marc Wilson warns of AI pilot pitfalls
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Appian's Marc Wilson warns of AI pilot pitfalls

Appian highlights Australia's lead in enterprise AI adoption through practical, process-focused 'boring AI' delivering real value and efficiency gains.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Canada's M&A activity grows as US market slows, Sapling reports
Cartech

Canada's M&A activity grows as US market slows, Sapling reports

Canada's merger and acquisition activity rises 6.6%, reaching 'Sprout' status, as US M&A slows amid cautious investor sentiment and trade tensions impact cross-border deals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
New Zealand's chance to lead in green datacentres
Hyperscale

New Zealand's chance to lead in green datacentres

New Zealand stands poised to lead in sustainable data centres, harnessing 85% renewable energy to power AI growth worth NZD $3.4b annually by 2035.

By Ollie Hill • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Kalina sells allocated megawatts for CAD $18 million in Alberta
DataCentre infrastructure

Kalina sells allocated megawatts for CAD $18 million in Alberta

Kalina Distributed Power has sold allocated megawatts in Alberta for CAD $18 million to a customer developing a major gas-fired power and data centre complex.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Genesis Energy deploys Databricks to boost AI & data strategy
Digital Transformation

Genesis Energy deploys Databricks to boost AI & data strategy

Genesis Energy will adopt the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to enhance its AI use, boost data management, and train staff in a major digital transformation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025