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IDC warns US tariffs will impact tech sector spending
IDC has warned that the US government’s sweeping tariffs could cut global IT spending in half over the next six months. The research foundation said the new wave of trade tariffs will drive up technology prices, disrupt supply chains, and ultimately weaken global IT spending. As a result, the organization said it was developing a ‘downside scenario’ that would reflect…
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The UK cybersecurity sector is worth over £13 billion, but experts say there’s huge untapped potential if it can overcome these hurdles
The UK government has identified the nation’s cybersecurity sector as a key economic growth driver citing “exceptional performance” over the last year, but experts say the sector has more to offer if certain obstacles can be overcome. A new report released by the Department for Science, Information, and Technology (DSIT) revealed the UK’s cybersecurity sector generated £13.2 billion over the…
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Starmer bets big on AI to unlock public sector savings
AI adoption could be a major boon for the UK and save taxpayers billions, according to prime minister Keir Starmer. Speaking at a campus in Hull, Starmer spoke about how technology will help push through much-needed digital reform in government and potentially unlock £45 billion in savings. The prime minister said the technology represents a “golden opportunity” for the government,…
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How to build an intelligent foundation for the retail sector
In recent months, the retail landscape has witnessed a series of significant upheavals. For instance, Macy’s announced the closure of 150 underperforming stores as part of its “Bold New Chapter” strategy to revitalize financial performance. Similarly, beloved local establishments like Dinghams Cookshop in Salisbury, Wiltshire, have shuttered after over 40 years, citing unsustainable rising costs and changing consumer habits. These…
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How to build an intelligent foundation for the manufacturing sector
The UK’s manufacturing sector experienced a 0.4% decline in production output in November 2024, marking the third consecutive monthly decrease and reaching its lowest since May 2020. This downturn reflects broader challenges across Europe’s industrial landscape, with the eurozone’s industrial output shrinking by 0.7% in 2024, a significant downgrade from previous forecasts. Despite these setbacks, industry leaders remain cautiously optimistic. …
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How is the public sector harnessing AI for good?
Public sector organizations are among some of the most strained businesses operating today, often working under a tough mandate to provide cheap or free public services while maintaining a financially viable operating model. They are under immense pressure to perform without access to the infrastructure or budget enjoyed by the private sector. Staff often work longer hours while savings have…
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Swiss critical sector faces new 24-hour cyberattack reporting rule
Switzerland’s National Cybersecurity Centre (NCSC) has announced a new reporting obligation for critical infrastructure organizations in the country, requiring them to report cyberattacks to the agency within 24 hours of their discovery. According to the NCSC announcement, this new requirement is introduced as a response to the increasing number of cybersecurity incidents and their impact on the country. Examples of…
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Tech’s gender gap is already seeping into AI sector, report finds
Women are taking up AI skills at a far lower rate than men according to research from Coursera, raising the risk of existing gender disparities being replicated in the burgeoning field. While enrollments in generative AI courses on Coursera surged by 227% over the past year, women enrolled in these courses at half the rate of men and made up…
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Clunky tech means public sector staff work 30 million hours extra each year
UK public sector staff are working an average of five hours a week more than they should thanks to inefficiencies in service delivery, new research shows. Appian’s 2025 UK Public Sector Efficiency Survey revealed that virtually all complained of extra work or delays. Extrapolated across the UK’s 6.12 million public sector workforce, this adds up to 30.6 million hours of…
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Russia warns financial sector of major IT service provider hack
Russia’s National Coordination Center for Computer Incidents (NKTsKI) is warning organizations in the country’s credit and financial sector about a breach at LANIT, a major Russian IT service and software provider. According to the bulletin, which was also published on the website of GosSOPKA (State System for Detection, Prevention, and Elimination of Consequences of Computer Attacks), the attack took place on…
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