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Efekta appoints former Microsoft Tech Chief Matt Fisher

The hire signals Efekta's push to win trust in the crowded AI education market as schools demand reliable tools that support teaching.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today

Human Capital Management

London workers lead UK in AI use as hiring rebounds

London's labour market is recovering, with small firms hiring again as AI use and confidence among workers outpace the UK average.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Data Analytics

CIMA backs skills report but urges finance training

The warning follows fresh questions over the loss of Level 7 apprenticeships, which CIMA says could weaken UK finance training and recruitment.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month

Artificial Intelligence

TechNExt 2026 lands Sage, Accenture & Leighton backing

Backed by three major employers, the North East festival aims to draw employers, investors and talent to a week of tech events across the region.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026

Digital Transformation

Recruiters warn AI may be screening out strong candidates

Recruitment firms risk missing talent as automated screening leaves many candidates feeling rejected before a human ever reviews their CV.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 18th Apr 2026

Customer Experience

TISA urges FCA to test pension transfer rule changes

TISA urges the FCA to consumer-test pension transfer rule changes and align them with DWP rules to avoid delays and inconsistent outcomes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026

Human Capital Management

QA launches NVIDIA-backed Level 6 AI apprenticeship

QA becomes an official NVIDIA training partner and launches a 19‑month Level 6 AI Engineer apprenticeship to tackle UK AI skills gaps.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026

EduTech

UK tech employers shift hiring focus from universities to skills

UK tech firms are shifting hiring from prestigious universities to focusing on graduates' practical skills to fill growing technical and soft skill gaps.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025

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Software-as-a-Service

Ilant raises USD $15 million to tackle obesity costs

Employers and health plans are seeking ways to curb soaring obesity-drug bills as Ilant adds USD $15 million and expands care.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Crypto

Visa launches subscription manager for recurring payments

North American banks can now let cardholders manage recurring charges in-app, as rising subscription use fuels demand for clearer controls.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Enterprise Resource Planning

JAAQ raises GBP £13 million to expand mental health platform

London mental health AI platform JAAQ raises GBP £13 million Series A to embed clinically governed support into employers' and insurers' apps.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026

Fintech

EarnIn tops 1m Live Pay uses as real-time wages grow

EarnIn says US workers have made over 1m Live Pay transactions since July 2025, underscoring rising demand for real-time access to wages.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026

DevOps

Stellar Omada lands HMRC testing deal worth GBP £10m

Edinburgh's Stellar Omada secures five-year HMRC digital testing contract worth more than GBP £10m, bolstering its UK public sector footprint.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026

Data Protection

Pearson to deploy palm-print ID across global exams

Pearson will roll out Redrock's palm-print ID across 20,000 global test centres and remote exams to tighten security and curb fraud.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026

Hyperscale

DataPro+ launches AI-powered hub for global data centre jobs

DataPro+ launches AI-powered hub offering 7,500+ global data centre jobs and exclusive networking for industry professionals and newcomers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025

Financial Systems

One in three UK youths lack confidence, raising IT skills alarm

One in three UK youths lacks confidence, risking future IT skill shortages and workforce readiness, warns Hark's Listen Up Report citing serious employment concerns.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025