Top IT Skills Trends in the UK for 2024
After a turbulent 2023 marked by job cuts by big tech firms, 2024 could see a more positive outlook for IT professionals in the U.K. Tech workers looking for new…
Google Cloud’s Nick Godfrey Talks Security, Budget and AI for CISOs
As senior director and global head of the office of the chief information security officer (CISO) at Google Cloud, Nick Godfrey oversees educating employees on cybersecurity as well as handling…
UK Government Puts £45 Million Toward Quantum Computing
Quantum computing is the focus of a £45 million ($57 million) investment by the U.K. government announced on Feb. 5. The money goes toward finding practical uses for quantum computing…
IBM: While Enterprise Adoption of Artificial Intelligence Increases, Barriers are Limiting Its Usage
About 42% of enterprise-scale companies report having actively deployed artificial intelligence in their business and of those, 59% have accelerated their rollout or investments in the technology, according to IBM’s Global…
Crucial Skills Gaps in the UK Include AI and Strategic Thinking, According to Red Hat
The survey also detailed the biggest barriers to innovation. Read what experts say about how generative AI has impacted the job market. Image: ty/Adobe Stock The most in-demand skills in…
BlackCat/ALPHV Ransomware Site Seized in International Takedown Effort
The ransomware group, which has distributed ransomware to more than 1,000 victims, reportedly recovered control of its website on Tuesday. Learn how to defend against ransomware. Image: Adobe/igor.nazlo On Dec.…
Microsoft Bets Big on UK AI with $3.2bn Investment
Microsoft has committed £2.5 billion ($3.2 billion USD) to expanding its artificial intelligence capabilities in the U.K. as part of plans to fuel the country’s AI sector. The investment, announced…
New AI Security Guidelines Published by NCSC, CISA & More International Agencies
The U.K.’s National Cyber Security Centre, the U.S.’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and international agencies from 16 other countries have released new guidelines on the security of artificial intelligence…
Red Hat: UK Leads Europe in IT Automation, But Key Challenges Persist
The U.K.'s position as a financial services hub puts it ahead in enterprise-wide IT automation, says Red Hat. But skills shortages remain an issue for all IT leaders surveyed. More…
UK AI Safety Summit: Global Powers Make ‘Landmark’ Pledge to AI Safety
Representatives from 28 countries and tech companies convened on the historic site of Bletchley Park in the U.K. for the AI Safety Summit held Nov. 1-2, 2023. Day one of…