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Cloud computing firms primed for hiring boom in 2025

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…

World War III has already started, say analysts. Can freelancers be the ones to stop it?

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…

Be careful what you post on LinkedIn: fake job scammers could see you as an easy target

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),…

Cargill: The unexpected tech giant that’s hiring 400 tech and engineer specialists

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.…

2025: skills and challenges outlook for IT contractors

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 Dark Side of Freelancing: Ransomware’s New Recruits

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…