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‘We Acted Too Quickly’: Over Half of Companies Regret AI-Driven Layoffs, Report Finds

Automating jobs isn’t the panacea for all companies, and 55% admit they have made a mistake, a new survey finds.

 

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Ransomware Attack on Food Distributor Spells More Pain for UK Supermarkets

It's more bad news for UK supermarkets with chilled and frozen food distribution business Peter Green Chilled confirming a ransomware attack with customers.

 

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The Floppygeddon Cometh: Time’s Running Out for Businesses to Ditch the Floppy Disk

Although the floppy disk was superseded by more efficient storage technologies in the 1990s, some industries still rely on these antiquated devices. But, with floppies facing extinction, the race to retire them is heating up.

 

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‘A Clear Call to Action’: Why Organizations Must Upskill Project Professionals Now

PMI urges organizations to upskill talent as sectors face a sharp rise in project leadership demand driven by infrastructure growth, digitalization, and workforce shifts.

 

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Was Microsoft Tech Used to Harm People in Gaza? Critics Unconvinced by Internal Investigation

After months of growing pressure from employees and activists, Microsoft has publicly addressed concerns about whether its technology has contributed to harm in Gaza.

 

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Online Criminals Attacking HSBC ‘All the Time’, Says Head of UK Arm

Ian Stuart tells MPs that cybersecurity is biggest expense as bank systems face scrutiny after M&S and Co-op attacks.

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