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What’s on the horizon for tech in 2023? Here’s a quick look at some of the ‘big picture’ predictions from influential analysts such as Gartner, IDC and Forrester: Gartner The leading US-based tech research and consulting firm Gartner has put together a list of 10 key strategic trends for 2023. Read more…

Qualifications, experience and technical skills are all important for landing that dream job in tech. But certain ‘soft’ skills can be just as critical. Employers know that technical skills and specialised knowledge can be taught, whereas soft skills are more difficult to develop. When hiring, they’re increasingly looking for people Read more…

Hiring is hard work right now, with talent shortages across a number of industries. But landing a great candidate isn’t the end of the story, as employers also need to ensure that their onboarding processes are up to scratch. Slowly but surely, organisations are starting to see the benefits of Read more…

The Mastercard has recently announced that it will be welcoming a host of new crypto and blockchain startups to its hugely successful Mastercard Start Path programme. The six-month accelerator scheme is designed to give new companies a kickstart, helping them to attract funding and stimulate growth. It was launched back Read more…

The US Government is introducing new restrictions on certain tech companies, which will effectively bar them from building new facilities in China for at least 10 years. The ban focuses on US tech companies which receive federal funding. It’s part of the Biden administration’s newly unveiled $50 billion package to Read more…

The UK has a new Prime Minister, but will this help or hinder the UK’s rapidly growing fintech sector?   During the Conservative Party leadership campaign, incoming PM Liz Truss made a number of promises relating to the City of London and its financial services industry. Some will have been music Read more…

The Covid-19 pandemic flung the doors of remote working wide open, and they’re unlikely to be closed again any time soon.   With many sectors including tech facing urgent skills shortages over the last year or so, the opportunity to recruit from all over the world has huge appeal for employers. Read more…

The EU is gearing up to implement its first major set of regulations on artificial intelligence, designed to protect people who’ve been harmed by the technology. In its first ever legal framework on AI, the Commission aims to address and mitigate the risks of artificial intelligence. Examples include: All of Read more…

Google and a number of other leading tech firms including Samsung have invested more than $1 billion into cryptocurrency and blockchain businesses over the last year.   This is according to a new report from Blockdata, a blockchain market intelligence specialist. Its researchers found that Google parent company Alphabet has spent Read more…

The world’s largest asset management company BlackRock has sent shockwaves through the crypto world by announcing a new spot bitcoin private trust. The investment management giant, which already manages an enormous $8.5 trillion in assets, has partnered with crypto exchange Coinbase for the venture. It has opened the door for Read more…