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May 14, 2026 14 May'26
Interview: AI optimism and upskilling for a shifting job market

With the appropriate training, artificial intelligence could stand to be a productivity booster and job search equaliser, according to Okta’s chief marketing officer, Shannon Duffy
May 14, 2026 14 May'26
Software developers shift to AI code reviewers

Using artificial intelligence to generate code is not necessarily a productivity boost, with programmers spending far more time reviewing AI-generated code
May 13, 2026 13 May'26
Zopa AI skills foundation launches after 22 partners sign up

In the next four years, the Jobs2030 coalition aims to train 100,000 UK financial services professionals to use artificial intelligence in their work
May 13, 2026 13 May'26
Computer Misuse Act reform to move forward in National Security Bill

Reform of the Computer Misuse Act is to be folded into a wider National Security Bill granting more powers for law enforcement to protect the UK against a wider spectrum of threats

May 12, 2026 12 May'26
IDCA datacentres report: Global concentration and the Goldilocks zone

International Data Center Authority report shows capacity concentrated in a few developed nations, while ‘Goldilocks index’ shows which states can benefit from rapid development
May 06, 2026 06 May'26
UK financial security experts participate in sector-wide hackathon

Teams of security pros from UK financial services organisations came together at the end of April to participate in a hackathon exercise
May 06, 2026 06 May'26
Closing the AI trust gap in MENA: Why visibility, governance and data quality matter more than hype

Alteryx’s Sabya Sen explains why confidence in AI remains low for high-stakes decisions, and what CIOs must do to turn adoption into real business value
May 05, 2026 05 May'26
Tech industry slowly dropping DEI efforts, finds Harvey Nash survey

The tech diversity push in the UK is dropping, despite workers claiming good workplace efforts
April 29, 2026 29 Apr'26
MPs call on UK government to learn from central bank’s IT project success story

Members of a parliamentary committee want the wider government to learn from success of Bank of England project
April 27, 2026 27 Apr'26
Almost 90% of women leave tech industry within 10 years

Women aren’t staying in the tech sector for longer than 10 years, but may come back after leaving if the circumstances are right for their return

April 17, 2026 17 Apr'26
UK government seeks collaborators for AI tutoring tools for schools

To build on plans to introduce AI tutoring tools in schools, the UK government is searching for companies to develop educational resources
April 16, 2026 16 Apr'26
CyberUK 2026: UK lagging on legal protections for cyber pros

Ahead of next week’s CyberUK conference, the CyberUp Campaign for reform of the UK’s hacking laws urges the government to keep focus and proposes a four-pillar framework that would protect cyber professionals from prosecution
April 16, 2026 16 Apr'26
Dubai rolls out AI training for 50,000 government staff

An initiative under Digital Dubai, in partnership with government HR and AI bodies, reflects the wider UAE strategy to embed artificial intelligence across public services, workforce development and economic diversification plans
April 02, 2026 02 Apr'26
NHS digital drive hit by usability gaps despite progress, national survey finds

The shift from analogue to digital across the NHS is hindered by usability issues in electronic patient record (EPR), but the newly launched frontline productivity programme could be the answer
April 02, 2026 02 Apr'26
What’s driving Oracle’s latest job cuts?

Thousands of job losses have been reported, affecting many roles at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, including those in software engineering and product compliance
March 25, 2026 25 Mar'26
UK government boosts digital access for more than a million people

Since its launch last year, the UK government’s Digital Inclusion Action Plan has consistently met its targets, helping over one million people access the digital world
March 25, 2026 25 Mar'26
The UAE CIO: From technology operator to digital value architect

As AI, sovereign cloud and regulation reshape the Gulf’s technology landscape, CIOs in the UAE are being pushed beyond infrastructure management into a role that blends strategy, governance and digital trust, says CIO and technology expert Umesh ...
March 24, 2026 24 Mar'26
HSBC gets its first artificial intelligence chief

UK bank appoints its first executive position dedicated to artificial intelligence as the technology embeds across the sector
March 20, 2026 20 Mar'26
Everywoman announces 2026 Women in Technology Awards winners

Network for women in business, Everywoman, has announced the winners of this year’s technology awards, in partnership with Salesforce
March 11, 2026 11 Mar'26
UK government announces package to get more women in tech

The UK government aims to add billions of pounds to the economy through getting more women into the tech sector
March 11, 2026 11 Mar'26
Cyber industry welcomes women, but challenges persist

Three-quarters of women working in security say they feel comfortable in the field, but women are still much more likely to be laid off and face persistent challenges around career advancement, according to a report
March 11, 2026 11 Mar'26
Welsh government boosts funding for cyber education

The Welsh government’s Tech Valleys programme is providing three-quarters of a million pounds to help reach thousands of primary school children with security education and careers guidance
March 09, 2026 09 Mar'26
Trump looks to power up post-quantum, AI security

The US has unveiled a six-pillar national cyber security strategy, with developing technological areas such as post-quantum cryptography and artificial intelligence front and centre
March 09, 2026 09 Mar'26
IWD 2026: How the Middle East is building a new generation of women leaders in technology

From government-backed STEM initiatives in the UAE to thriving regional communities such as Women in Cybersecurity Middle East and Women in IT, the region is shifting the conversation from participation to influence
March 09, 2026 09 Mar'26
Harvey Nash docuseries addresses AI skills ‘paradox’

As part of a series of short documentaries, tech recruitment organisation Harvey Nash discusses the AI skills ‘paradox’, with a number of tech experts shedding light on the potential future of work
March 03, 2026 03 Mar'26
MPs launch inquiry into use of tech in education

The use of tech and artificial intelligence has the potential to help delivery of education in the UK, so a committee of MPs has launched an inquiry into its opportunities and challenges
February 26, 2026 26 Feb'26
US artificial intelligence developers accuse Chinese firms of stealing their data

Artificial intelligence developers are accusing Chinese firms of stealing their intellectual property following a spate of ‘distillation attacks’, despite their own alleged theft of training data
February 25, 2026 25 Feb'26
Atos ‘IT services staff of the future’ begin apprenticeships

Atos has taken on its first cohort of apprentices who will become an ‘artificial intelligence-ready’ workforce
February 24, 2026 24 Feb'26
Cyber association launches code of conduct for security pros

ISC2’s Code of Professional Conduct will supposedly establish a worldwide framework dedicated to principled and ethical practices in the security trade
February 24, 2026 24 Feb'26
Aviva prepares for life after CIO retirement with early announcement

Aviva has named the replacement for its outgoing technology chief, with former BT IT executive joining in the summer
February 24, 2026 24 Feb'26
UAE CIOs feel AI heat as 85% fear role risk within two years

Technology leaders say careers, credibility and corporate resilience now hinge on delivering measurable artificial intelligence outcomes
February 23, 2026 23 Feb'26
Gap between upskilling intent and execution in business, says Pluralsight

Tech leaders understand the importance of providing their employees with training, but there are too many challenges in the way of doing so
February 19, 2026 19 Feb'26
UKRI sets out strategy to make UK an AI leader by 2031

The strategic framework for 2031 lays out the steps the UK needs to take to drive forward innovation and academic research in artificial intelligence
February 16, 2026 16 Feb'26
Next Tech Fest: Breaking tech role misconceptions

The Next Tech Girls event hosted women in technology to speak to young girls about how the industry is full of opportunity for their future careers
February 16, 2026 16 Feb'26
Qatar advances sovereign cloud strategy to strengthen digital trust and national autonomy

Deloitte’s Cloud Centre of Excellence in Lusail is helping public and private sector organisations adopt sovereign, AI-ready cloud environments aligned with Qatar’s regulatory vision
February 13, 2026 13 Feb'26
Singapore to form National AI Council, expands tax breaks to ease AI adoption

Singapore government unveils plans to spur AI adoption through fiscal incentives, implementation guidance and workforce skilling in a concerted effort to drive the nation’s AI agenda
February 11, 2026 11 Feb'26
Lack of resources greatest hurdle for regulating AI, MPs told

Regulators warned that statutory powers alone cannot address the ethical harms of artificial intelligence
February 10, 2026 10 Feb'26
Second ever international AI safety report published

More than 100 artificial intelligence experts have produced the second international AI safety report ahead of a summit in India, outlining a high degree of uncertainty about the development and risks of AI
February 03, 2026 03 Feb'26
AI agents, human judgement and the future of work in the UAE

As organisations across the UAE move to AI orchestration, leaders are being forced to rethink skills, governance and accountability in an emerging hybrid workforce
February 03, 2026 03 Feb'26
Kendall names Barnsley as UK’s first tech town

The UK government has named Barnsley as the nation’s first ‘tech town’, with initiatives to boost education, health and local businesses
January 29, 2026 29 Jan'26
Skills key to successful AI adoption, says IBM

Research from IBM states that employees will need AI skills in the near future for organisations to benefit from the technology
January 29, 2026 29 Jan'26
Security now one of the UK’s fastest-growing career paths

The number of people working in the cyber security field has almost trebled in the 2020s, with one cyber professional for every 68 businesses in the UK
January 28, 2026 28 Jan'26
Scotland gets AI growth zone boost in Lanarkshire

CoreWeave is building a 500MW AI cloud, providing the region with 800 high-paid jobs in artificial intelligence
January 28, 2026 28 Jan'26
UK government to develop AI tutoring tools

Schools will soon have access to free AI tools to help provide 1:1 tutoring to students, potentially levelling the playing field for those from disadvantaged backgrounds
January 27, 2026 27 Jan'26
Alan Turing Institute fellowship programme boosted by $1m from Meta

The funding from Meta will be used to support experts in the development artificial intelligence to improve UK public services
January 21, 2026 21 Jan'26
AI slop pushes data governance towards zero-trust models

Organisations are implementing zero-trust models for data governance thanks to the proliferation of poor quality AI-generated data, often known as AI slop
January 15, 2026 15 Jan'26
Cyber body ISC2 signs on as UK software security ambassador

Professional cyber association ISC2 pledges support to UK government’s Software Security Ambassador scheme, part of the recently unveiled Cyber Action Plan
January 12, 2026 12 Jan'26
Welsh government launches £2.1m fund to help SMEs adopt AI

The funding is being used to deliver artificial intelligence awareness and adoption support to businesses, as well as to upskill staff, enabling them to take advantage of AI
January 09, 2026 09 Jan'26
What will the DEI landscape of the tech sector look like in 2026?

Over the past 10 years there has been an ongoing battle to increase representation of women and other underrepresented groups in the tech sector – but progress has been slow. What will 2026 have in store for this endeavour?
January 08, 2026 08 Jan'26
Like it or not, AI will transform cyber strategy in 2026

Bubble or no bubble, from cyber skills to defensive strategies to governance, risk and compliance, artificial intelligence will remake the cyber world in 2026