Imagine logging on one morning, ready to tackle your tasks for a thriving US-based tech client, only to find their website vanished, replaced by a competitor’s welcome message. That’s the harsh reality facing employees and contractors following the abrupt closure of Skybox Security, a once-promising cybersecurity firm headquartered in San Jose, California, with additional operations […]

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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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Washington’s civilian departments are projected to spend nearly $8.3 billion on cloud transition in fiscal year 2025, it has been reported by Clearance Jobs. This represents a significant increase from the previous year and presents a lucrative opportunity for cloud computing firms serving the federal government. UK government departments are also investing heavily into cloud […]

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OPINION World War III is already here according to many analysts, and it’s being fought in the shadows with disinformation, cyberattacks, and proxy wars. Specialists and everyday freelancers could be the peacekeepers the world desperately needs. Here we look at the specialist skills freelancers could bring to the table no matter where they live or […]

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Fake job scams are on the rise and they are targeting individuals who you’d think would never fall for a scam. Here’s what to look out for and how to protect yourself According to a recent report by the Associated Press (AP), scammers are becoming increasingly adept at creating convincing fake job postings and impersonating […]

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Forget Silicon Valley, the hottest tech opportunities might be hiding in the world of… agriculture? Cargill, a name synonymous with food production, is on a major hiring spree, looking to snap up 400 tech and engineering professionals. But why is a company known for grain silos and livestock suddenly competing with Google and Amazon for […]

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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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