Should we all be looking forward to three-day weeks as Bill Gates predicts AI will gift us? Or should we be preparing for a brave new world of unemployment? Katherine Steiner-Dicks opines on the options In this article, we cover: Bill Gates, the former purveyor of Microsoft operating systems-turned philanthropist, suggested in an interview that […]

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SPECIAL REPORT Meta, the tech giant with a $1.86 trillion market cap behind platform brands including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has served a wave of layoffs that has rattled the nerves of tech talent the world over. These job cuts, initially framed as a response to low employee performance, have raised concerns about the treatment […]

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Microsoft Azure hiring spree around the corner: roles in sales, infrastructure, and support Microsoft’s latest earnings report reveals a mixed bag for its Azure cloud computing platform. While revenue continues to climb, cracks are starting to show in the tech giant’s armour. This presents a golden opportunity for skilled IT contractors in the UK, as […]

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The future of our towns and cities is being shaped by Artificial Intelligence (AI), and IT contractors are uniquely positioned to seize this burgeoning opportunity. With the rise of AI-powered smart cities, contractors are not only contributing to groundbreaking projects and apps but also commanding lucrative contracts. Get news, career tips and market opportunity updates […]

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San Francisco-based Databricks, the data and AI startup, has just secured a staggering $10 billion in funding, raising its valuation to $62 billion. This record-breaking investment signals a massive expansion for the company, creating job opportunities for freelancers and contractors. Databricks specialises in cloud-based data warehousing and machine learning, and this influx of capital will […]

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The year 2025 promises to be filled with both exciting opportunities and critical challenges for IT specialists, according to musings of Rob Batters, Director of Technical and Managed Services at IT consultancy Northdoor PLC. We consider the key trends Batters predicts and how they could impact IT contractors. Batters says in a December report, “2024 […]

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New research reveals a disturbing trend: cybercriminals are enlisting freelance penetration testers (pentesters) to amplify the effectiveness of their ransomware attacks Traditionally, organisations employ pentesters to identify vulnerabilities in their systems. Now, ransomware gangs are leveraging this same strategy, hiring skilled individuals on the dark web to rigorously test their malware payloads against various virtual […]

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Imagine working alongside the companies redefining the future. The CNBC Disruptor 50 list for 2024 isn’t just for investors – it can be a good indicator for companies looking for specialised freelance talent. We analysed these disruptors’ careers pages and external recruitment sites to identify some of the contractor hotspots (and in some instances where […]

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Google is doubling down on its investment in the UK, and contractors are poised to benefit Despite the wave of tech layoffs making headlines, London’s AI segment is showing signs of growth. Google has hired 400 new staff in the UK, coinciding with its move to a massive new King’s Cross office. This expansion solidifies […]

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The IT industry, known for its relentless pace of change, presents a unique challenge for experienced contractors looking to launch a new product or service as part of their second career act. Age is Just a Number: The Rise of Entrepreneurship Over 50 Contrary to popular belief, entrepreneurship isn’t just a young person’s game. A […]

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