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Data centers will be critical to UK economic growth in the coming decade – but researchers have warned of a ‘data doomsday’ unless energy infrastructure is improved
The UK’s data center industry could grow tenfold by 2035, according to new analysis from techUK, but only if the government takes action on energy supply and planning reforms. A new report from the trade body found data centers are already contributing £4.7 billion in Gross Value Added (GVA) annually to the UK economy, £640 million in tax revenue, and…
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Iceland’s four-day working week trials have been a roaring success – economic growth spiked, workers were happier, and burnout plummeted
Iceland’s shift to a shorter working week has coincided with its economy outperforming most of Europe, according to research from organizations backing four-day working weeks. Between 2015 and 2019, Iceland ran two large trials of the so-called four-day working week across government, later leading to a labor rights agreement led by local trade unions that enshrined the right to shorter…
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Australians Navigate Economic Pressure via IT Investments
Australian organisations have shown a willingness to invest in new technologies. However, this appetite is being moderated by a heightened sense of accountability and strategic alignment, given the current economic climate. Apptio, a year after its acquisition for almost $5 billion by IBM, shared its observations with TechRepublic about where Australian companies’ priorities lie. Factors such as accountability, risk management,…
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