
SMEs increase AI investment as digital skills gap grows – Funding Circle
According its Impact Report, 65% of SMEs expected growth this year, with digital transformation now a bigger priority than expanding physical sites.

According its Impact Report, 65% of SMEs expected growth this year, with digital transformation now a bigger priority than expanding physical sites.

David Leslie said: “Freelance creative workers, who experience work life without the protections that come with salaried jobs, are especially vulnerable to these changes."

Drivers will earn points for safe driving, working to achieve a series of tailored weekly goals.

Founded in 2004, Zest offers a SaaS platform that helps employers manage, communicate, and expand their employee benefits offering.

Research found using AI saved people an average of 26 minutes per day, adding up to nearly two weeks a year for each civil servant.

Matthieu Rouif said: "As AI becomes more intuitive and accessible, entrepreneurs will be able to move faster, experiment more, and scale smarter."

According to the UK Government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025, 43% of UK businesses and 30% of charities reported experiencing a cyber breach or attack in the past 12 months.

The courses cover cyber security, data science, digital marketing, and user experience, with a focus on helping finance businesses address future skills shortages.

Matthieu Rouif said: "AI opens opportunities to focus on storytelling, emotional connection, and innovation - areas where human insight remains essential."

The service is available to large businesses, aiming to boost productivity for office and field workers by keeping them connected wherever they are.

The centres will bring together 750 existing staff, with plans to double headcount to 1,500 within three years.

Simon Noble, CEO of Cezanne HR, said: "The key message for HR leaders is to embrace technology as an enabler, not a replacement."
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