MadTech Staff

Industry-first competition launched to leapfrog tech talent into permanent positions

AtkinsRéalis has introduced a pioneering recruitment campaign, the ‘#HackaFuture’ hackathon, aimed at attracting diverse tech talent without traditional qualifications. Scheduled for February 2025 in Manchester, it invites participants to create innovative solutions using advanced technologies. Winners will secure permanent roles, promoting inclusivity in the engineering and technology sectors.

Abu Dhabi Calendar Campaign Says ‘Passion is the Occasion’ with New Digital Platform & Celebrity Films

Experience Abu Dhabi has launched the 2024-2025 Abu Dhabi Calendar, featuring events aligned with the theme ‘Passion is the Occasion.’ The campaign includes celebrity-led brand films with Steve Harvey and Ahmed Al Jasmi and introduces a unique digital tool, the Passion Calendar, allowing users to sync events to their personal calendars for a personalized experience.

Red Sea cable cuts’ impact severely underestimated – up to 70% of Europe-Asia data flow disrupted – shows weakness of ecosystem, says RETN

RETN, a leading global network services provider, reveals that the impact of the February 2024 Red Sea cable cuts on Europe-Asia data traffic has been vastly underestimated, with real disruptions nearing 70%, not 25% as initially reported. In its new white paper, ‘Building the networks of tomorrow: Engineering reliability for long-term success,’ RETN highlights the…

4 Million Pensioners Brace for Cold Homes This Winter

With 3.9 million British pensioners facing a cold winter, new research reveals that over a third (36%) of over 65s expect to struggle with staying warm at home as temperatures drop. Vulnerable older people are at significant risk, with many homes falling below the World Health Organisation’s recommended safe indoor temperature of 20°C. This puts…

Who Are Brits Snooping On? Key Insights Revealed

A Secure Data Recovery UK survey reveals that 3 in 5 Brits admit to digital snooping, with Northern Ireland leading the way. Discover who gets snooped on most, what people find, and learn how to protect your digital privacy from unwanted snoopers.

Online Education Market to Grow by 40% and Hit a $257 Billion Value by 2028

The global online education market is set to grow by 40%, reaching $257 billion by 2028. Driven by EdTech advancements, digital connectivity, and surging demand for affordable, accessible learning, over one billion people will use online education platforms by 2028, according to Stocklytics.

Netflix’s In-App Purchase Revenue Drops for Nine Straight Quarters to $38.1 Billion in Q2

Netflix’s in-app purchase revenue has dropped for nine consecutive quarters, falling to $38.1 billion in Q2 2024, down from a peak of $191.2 billion in Q4 2018. Despite a 500% surge in subscribers over the last decade to 277 million users, the streaming giant faces challenges from rising subscription prices, direct billing efforts, and increased…

Automobili Lamborghini, Animoca Brands, and Motorverse team up to launch Fast ForWorld

Automobili Lamborghini partners with Animoca Brands to launch Fast ForWorld, an immersive platform revolutionizing brand engagement through gaming interoperability. Fans and gamers will access Lamborghini’s iconic super sports cars as interoperable digital collectibles across multiple platforms, starting November 7th.