Month: May 2025

Summary AI agents are revolutionising the workplace by handling everyday tasks autonomously, adapting to environments, and providing contextual responses. These intelligent systems, like Microsoft’s Employee Self-Service Agent, streamline HR and IT processes, ensuring employees receive timely updates and guidance on company policies and compliance. They enhance onboarding experiences and support talent acquisition by automating tasks […]

Summary In a rapidly changing job market, the article discusses how traditional IT education is being transformed by partnerships between universities and businesses. These collaborations aim to align academic curricula with actual industry needs, ensuring that students acquire relevant skills essential for their careers. Key Points IT education must adapt to the fast-paced evolution of […]

Summary CrowdStrike, the high-profile cybersecurity firm, is set to reduce its workforce by 5%—about 500 jobs—citing efficiencies brought about by AI as part of its strategy following a major global IT outage last year. The company’s CEO, George Kurtz, mentioned that with the evolving market and technology landscape dominated by AI, many firms are adapting […]

Ransomware is no longer just a nuisance – it has evolved into a strategic, headline-grabbing threat. UK businesses are now losing an estimated £64 billion annually to cyber-attacks, attributed to ransom payments, downtime, and lost revenue. The barrier to entry has dropped significantly, with ransomware-as-a-service making sophisticated attacks accessible even to low-skilled criminals. AI is […]