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Lessons from the frontlines: A woman's journey in payments and leadership

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From hyperinflation in Sofia to leading fintech in New York, a CFO shows how resilience and risk‑taking can redefine women's careers.
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Integrity boosts UK capacity with Canon varioPRINT iX3200

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Integrity boosts UK output with a Canon varioPRINT iX3200, adding capacity and colour flexibility for its GBP £70m multi-site operations.
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AVK seals long-term Rolls-Royce deal for UK data hubs

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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AVK inks long-term Rolls-Royce mtu generator deal, securing UK and Ireland data centre power capacity and exclusive integration rights.
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CTOs & CDOs drive AI strategy as UK firms eye rapid returns

Sat, 25th Oct 2025
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UK firms are boosting AI spending with CTOs and CDOs leading strategy, expecting returns within two years despite workforce and legacy system challenges.
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Hyve partners with Digital Realty to extend global hosting network

Tue, 5th Aug 2025
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Hyve Managed Hosting partners with Digital Realty to enhance global hosting via 300+ data centres, boosting resilience and expanding its international reach.
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UK students fear AI redundancy as entry roles shrink by 30%

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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A survey finds 80% of UK students fear AI could cause job losses, amid a 30% drop in entry-level roles and rising student debt averaging GBP £53,000.
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Gen Z fears AI threats to jobs as UK entry-level roles decline

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Nearly a third of UK entry-level jobs have vanished since 2022, as 80% of Gen Z fear AI may endanger their future career prospects.
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One in three UK youths lack confidence, raising IT skills alarm

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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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.
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IFS Ultimo targets four-fold partner sales growth by 2030

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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IFS Ultimo plans to quadruple its indirect sales by 2030, expanding its partner network across key global regions and enhancing its EAM software offerings.
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Economic confidence of UK SMEs drops amid uncertainties

Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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New research shows that economic confidence among UK SMEs has dropped sharply from 91.4 to 87.5, with many leaders fearing a further downturn ahead.
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The Resilience Roadmap – Six steps to building business strength

Mon, 10th Mar 2025
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Amid a 50.2% rise in critical financial stress affecting nearly 47,000 UK businesses, experts outline six essential steps to bolster resilience in 2025.
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Cloudsmith raises $23 million to boost global expansion

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Cloudsmith has secured $23 million in a Series B funding round, aiming to expand its global presence and enhance software supply chain security.
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Lessons in leadership: How to become a Boss B*tch

Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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Crystel Robbins Rynne shares her journey from Product Manager to CEO of HRLocker, revealing key lessons in leadership and the importance of resilience.
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Markerstudy partners to enhance UK data centre infrastructure

Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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Schneider Electric and on365 are upgrading Markerstudy Group's data centre infrastructure across the UK, enhancing efficiency and sustainability efforts.
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SonicWall honours 2025 Partner Award winners in UK, Ireland

Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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SonicWall has honoured its top partners at the 2025 Partner Awards, recognising their vital contributions to cybersecurity in the UK and Ireland.
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SME confidence plummets as Vistage names new director

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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Vistage's latest SME Confidence Index reveals a stark decline in economic optimism, dropping from 107.1 to 91.4, as 69% of SMEs report worsening conditions.
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Vistage reports fall in UK & Ireland SME confidence

Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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Vistage reports a shocking drop in SME confidence across the UK and Ireland, with leaders now wary of profitability amidst declining economic conditions.
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Vistage appoints Rebecca Drew amid confidence dip

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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Vistage's latest SME Confidence Index reveals a significant decline in economic optimism, coinciding with the appointment of Rebecca Drew as Managing Director.
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Cyber threats heighten with holiday sales here

Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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With Black Friday and Cyber Monday in full swing, cyber threats loom large, urging consumers and retailers to bolster their online security against potential attacks.
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Zellis unveils AI payroll updates at London user summit

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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At its London summit, Zellis revealed major updates including the launch of its AI-driven HCM AIR, aimed at enhancing payroll efficiency and user experience.