AI investment to drive global IT spending beyond £6 trillion equivalent in 2026
Global spending on information technology is forecast to reach $6.37 trillion (£4.7 trillion) in 2026, as organisations accelerate investment in artificial intelligence, cloud infrastructure and next-generation data centres, according to new research from Gartner. The analyst firm expects worldwide IT spending to grow by 14.2% next year, with AI infrastructure emerging as the primary driver […]
How Can Generative AI Be Used in Cybersecurity? Practical Use Cases for Security Leaders
Generative AI is increasingly being incorporated into cyber security tools, security operations centres and managed services. Its main value lies not in replacing analysts, but in helping teams process large volumes of information, identify patterns and respond more quickly to emerging threats. For security leaders, the opportunity is significant. Generative AI can support alert triage, […]
UK tech professionals prioritise AI skills as learning habits evolve
UK technology professionals are rapidly shifting their learning priorities towards artificial intelligence, according to new research from O’Reilly, highlighting the growing importance of AI skills alongside established software engineering expertise. Analysis of learning activity on the O’Reilly platform between the first quarters of 2025 and 2026 found that UK usage of Generative AI content increased […]