IT Industry stories

Scotland’s tech sector, worth GBP £6.87 billion and employing 100,000, faces ongoing skills shortages despite strong growth and optimism for 2025.

Pytilia has tripled its Belfast HQ space to support growth, boosting its 50-strong team and exporting 90% of its tech services worldwide.

Australia unveils a National AI Plan, investing AUD $29.9m in safety and AUD $460m in programs to boost skills, industry adoption, and workforce confidence.

Inspira appoints Swetha Srivastava as head of its global Data Analytics and AI practice, boosting leadership and diversity ambitions in technology.

Western Europe's PC market surged in October with double-digit revenue growth ahead of Windows 10's support deadline driving widespread device upgrades.

Australia leads global growth in tech and marketing deals, rising 3% amid falling activity in the US and Europe due to AI adoption and private equity interest.

Amid mass BigTech layoffs, UK tech workers on Skilled Worker visas face uncertainty over visa status and must explore options to secure their future.

Small businesses are cutting back on costly martech subscriptions, favouring simpler, local Australian software that better fits their needs and budgets.

Enterprises can slash cloud costs by 20-35% using AI-driven automation to cut waste, rightsize resources, and optimise cloud spend efficiently.

Australian tech firms face a huge talent gap, seeking diverse hires with transferable skills to fill 1.2 million roles by 2030 amidst fierce competition.

UK CTOs and CIOs increasingly rely on channel partners to optimise hyperscale cloud investments once initial provider incentives end.

UK tech consultancies waste GBP £3.06 billion annually on idle IT skills despite widespread talent shortages affecting 81% of businesses.

Pax8 integrates Microsoft Marketplace and launches OneCloud Guided Growth to help MSPs expand Microsoft Cloud services and boost revenue potential.

UK enterprises spend over GBP £320 billion on AI annually, yet half of projects fail to meet expectations, with concerns over value and consultancy returns.

Over 60% of UK tech firms plan to boost sustainability budgets by 10.5% in 2025, embedding environmental responsibility into everyday business.

The UK government invests GBP £21 million to embed CHERI hardware security, aiming to prevent 70% of common cyberattacks across critical sectors.

Over half of UK firms are unsure if their AI-generated data meets regulations, risking heavy fines amid growing data and compliance challenges.

UK tech retail sales rose 5.4% in Q3 2025, outpacing national retail growth but lagging behind Europe's 21% surge in the sector.

Queensland's tech workforce is set to double by 2035, adding 200,000 jobs and boosting its AUD $15 billion contribution to the economy.

Softsource has expanded its New Zealand ICT footprint by acquiring Network Edge, boosting its services and presence across all major metropolitan centres.