Microsoft faces pressure from investors over sexual harassment record December 1, 2021 Microsoft investors are calling for greater transparency over sexual harassment claims following allegations against ex-chief Bill Gates.
Don’t switch off yet: TV’s ‘water cooler moments’ and 150m subscriptions cancelled in 2022 December 1, 2021 The technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) practice at Deloitte, has today announced its predictions for the sector in 2022, which includes gaming, wearable devices and TV streaming.
Kin + Carta Chairman John Kerr CA on becoming the first London-listed B-Corporation December 1, 2021 | City Talk This article first appeared in ICAS’ CA magazine. Kin + Carta helps clients undergo digital transformation. But, crucially, its strong ethical underpinning means it’s set to become the first London-listed B-Corp. Chairman John Kerr CA explains why it’s blazing the trail. Kin + Carta describes itself as a transformative business. At first glance, this refers to [...]
London the top destination for global tech talent looking to relocate November 30, 2021 London is the most attractive destination in the world for tech talent looking to relocate to another nation.
UK regulator on course to block Meta’s Giphy deal November 29, 2021 The UK's competition regulator is reportedly planning to block Meta's Giphy deal as it amps up pressure on Big Tech.
Jacky Wright, Microsoft’s Chief Digital Officer on technology, ethics and business November 29, 2021 | City Talk This article first appeared in ICAS’ CA magazine. Jacky Wright, Corporate VP and Chief Digital Officer, Microsoft US, tells Laurence Eastham why business and society thrive at the intersection of technology and ethics, and why we’ve now hit a critical juncture. As Corporate VP and Chief Digital Officer, Microsoft US, Jacky Wright has a pivotal role [...]
Telecoms giant AT&T under pressure to address Afiniti abuse allegations and not ‘prop up harassers’ November 28, 2021 US telecoms giant AT&T has come under fire for not addressing the sexual assault scandal enveloping tech firm Afiniti, which depends on the conglomerate for the majority of its revenue. AT&T is thought to account for up to two thirds of Afiniti’s revenue following a 2019 deal worth more than $100m (£75m), according to the [...]
UK antitrust chief relies on EU in global drive to regulate big tech November 26, 2021 The head of Britain’s antitrust watchdog said he plans to pick his battles with tech companies carefully as the EU takes a leading role.
Google commits to play ball with CMA over anti-competitive ‘Sandbox’ November 26, 2021 Google has improved its commitments to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over its ‘Privacy Sandbox’ amid concerns that changes by the tech titan could reduce competition in the digital advertising market. The competition watchdog launched an investigation into alleged anti-competitive behaviour by Google at the start of the year, following proposed changes to its [...]
It’s a match: Dating app introduces minimum salary of £60k and unlimited holidays for all staff November 25, 2021 Dating app Feeld said today it will introduce a minimum salary of £60,000, or $80,000, for all of its employees around the world. The new salary announcement will give close to 40 per cent of Feeld’s full time staff a pay rise. Moreover, the fully remote company will also offer all of its staff unlimited [...]