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Rising pressures push one in three DBAs to consider career change

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One in three database administrators in the UK are considering career changes amid rising work pressures and growing complexity, says new report.
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Guidewire launches PricingCenter to speed up insurance pricing

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Guidewire has launched PricingCenter, a new app to help P&C insurers speed up pricing changes with greater accuracy and real-time market responsiveness.
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User error named top IT problem as survey reveals odd mishaps

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A SolarWinds survey reveals user error as the top IT issue, disrupting work for 33% of global IT professionals surveyed.
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Poor IT support lowers morale & performance across UK firms

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Poor IT support is harming morale and performance across UK firms, with 72% of IT pros reporting negative impacts on job satisfaction, TOPdesk finds.
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AI-driven cyber threats top concern for Europe’s IT sector by 2026

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Over half of European IT pros see AI-driven cyber threats as the top concern for 2026, yet only 14% feel very prepared to handle these risks, ISACA finds.
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Devolutions acquires PowerShell Universal to boost IT automation

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Devolutions has acquired PowerShell Universal and welcomed its creator to enhance IT automation for SMBs and mid-market organisations globally.
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Deepfake attacks cost firms an average of USD $280,000 per incident

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More than half of firms faced deepfake fraud losses averaging USD $280,000 per incident, despite increased cybersecurity training and awareness efforts.
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Sales & marketing jobs top UK demand, but roles in decline

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Sales and marketing roles lead UK job demand with 78,214 adverts in May 2025, despite a 7.5% drop in relative demand since 2022, ONS data shows.
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Ransomware attacks rise again as insurance uptake drops in 2025

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Ransomware attacks rose to 24% of businesses in 2025, while insurance uptake fell to 46%, amid smarter cybercriminal tactics and AI-driven threats.
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Cybersecurity teams in Europe battle more attacks amid slow reforms

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European cybersecurity teams face rising attacks despite slight budget and staff improvements, struggling to keep pace with growing threats and slow reforms.
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Rising SAT budgets fail to curb workplace security incidents

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Despite rising SAT budgets, 94% of US organisations report increased workplace security incidents linked to human error, reveals a Huntress report.
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Australia marks IT professionals' vital role in AI era

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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Australia honours IT professionals on National IT Professionals Day, spotlighting their vital role in AI advancement amid skills shortages and rising burnout.
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What the 90s taught us about ERP: A legacy of failure

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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The 90s ERP boom led to costly legacy systems, warning companies today against rushed AI investments without strategy and quality data management.
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Anomali hosts new virtual event to tackle ANZ cyber challenges

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Anomali launches Anomali Protect Virtual Conference ANZ 2025 to tackle cybersecurity challenges amid AI integration for Aussie and NZ professionals.
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IT professionals crave respect as jargon & crises fuel frustration

Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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A global survey reveals IT professionals feel undervalued and frustrated by jargon and lack of recognition from colleagues, craving respect and thanks.
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The impact of AI on NZ’s IT employment landscape

Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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AI adoption in New Zealand’s IT sector is high, reshaping jobs by boosting demand for engineers while reducing roles in support and project management.
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Cloud security gaps widen as skills & identity risks persist

Sat, 13th Sep 2025
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A global study reveals widening cloud security gaps driven by poor identity management and a critical shortage of skilled professionals in hybrid environments.
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Evergreen acquires three Alberta MSPs amid booming IT market

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Evergreen has acquired three Alberta managed service providers, boosting its Lyra Technology Group with over 80 IT professionals amid Canada’s booming MSP market.
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Oyster Backdoor mimics IT management tools to target IT professionals

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Oyster Backdoor malware, disguised as WinSCP and PuTTY, targets healthcare IT professionals to enable ransomware operations like Rhysida, warns BlueVoyant.
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Cohesity Catalyst1 to spotlight AI & resilience in cyber defence

Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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Cohesity's virtual Catalyst1 event unites global experts to discuss AI innovations and strategies enhancing cyber resilience against modern threats.