Regulating the Digital Impact on the Workplace
The article discusses the EU’s ongoing efforts to address the challenges posed by digitalisation and artificial intelligence in the workplace, particularly through the introduction of the Platform Workers Directive. Key Points The Platform Workers Directive aims to enhance conditions for platform workers in the gig economy. The directive seeks to clarify employment status, moving towards […]
AI risks creating a cyber crunch for the UK’s national infrastructure
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a stark warning that artificial intelligence (AI) could greatly increase the nation’s vulnerability to cyber attacks targeting its critical infrastructure. With the rapid evolution of AI, the ability for malicious actors to exploit vulnerabilities is becoming quicker, as the time from discovery to weaponisation could shrink […]
UK construction industry — collaborate on AI or be left behind, leaders say
On 3 April 2025, the latest Building Links event took place at our Manchester office, spotlighting the crucial role of AI and emerging technologies in the construction sector. Business leaders and academics shared insights into how AI is currently utilised, addressing challenges and misconceptions to ensure the UK construction industry doesn’t lag behind in technological […]
Shubhangi Srivastava Drives Public Safety and Nonprofit Tech Upgrades Through Cloud and Cybersecurity Tools
Digital security isn’t just about tech; it’s about keeping communities safe. Shubhangi Srivastava, the CTO at NEP Services, is on the front line, leveraging cloud integration and robust cybersecurity to strengthen nonprofits and public safety sectors. Her work doesn’t just modernise systems—it transforms how they operate, paving the way for a safer future. Source: Article […]
Drive Results With Cost-Efficient HR Technology | ClearCompany
Summary This article explores the essential role of cost-efficient HR technology in enhancing productivity while keeping expenses low. With budgets tighter than ever, HR teams are urged to embrace smart technology investments that streamline operations. Key findings indicate that over half the HR departments using paid tech solutions see improved performance, highlighting the need for […]
Forrester TEI report: 3 powerful ways AI can drive organizational success
The Forrester TEI report highlights how AI can massively boost productivity, efficiency, and employee experience while proving its financial worth. This article dives deep into AI’s transformative potential and gives clear insights on how businesses can leverage it for substantial returns. Source: CIO Key Points AI tools can achieve an ROI of 176%–415%, translating to […]
Survey: Generative AI Surpasses Cybersecurity in 2025 Tech Budgets
Global IT leaders are placing bigger bets on generative artificial intelligence than cybersecurity in 2025, according to new research by Amazon Web Services (AWS). The AWS Generative AI Adoption Index, based on a survey of 3,739 senior IT decision-makers across nine countries, found that 45% of organisations are prioritising generative AI in their tech budgets […]
New York-focused VC Work-Bench has raised a fresh $160M
Work-Bench, a venture capital firm based in New York, has successfully raised $160 million for its Fund IV. This funding is aimed specifically at supporting seed-stage founders who are developing enterprise software, especially in sectors like AI, cybersecurity, and developer tools. Source: TechCrunch Key Points Work-Bench has raised $160 million to fund new ventures specifically […]
Siloed data undercuts IT operations, AI ambitions
This article from CIO Dive discusses how silos in data are creating significant challenges for IT operations and hindering AI initiatives within organisations, as highlighted in a recent Ivanti report. Key Points Over half of IT and cybersecurity professionals reported that critical data is siloed within their organisations. Siloed data leads to inefficiencies such as […]
Why Vaccine-Maker Moderna Is Injecting AI Across the Company
Moderna, the biotech giant behind one of the initial mRNA vaccines for COVID-19, is diving headfirst into an AI transformation. By collaborating with OpenAI, they’ve developed thousands of bespoke AI models to carry out tasks previously managed by their human workforce. Notably, this shift is reshaping Moderna’s organisational structure, including a surprising merger of their […]
