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We are the UK SPECIALISTS in IT RECRUITMENT We have the experience to know what matters and the ability to make it count. #UK #ITjobs #recruitment https://www.proactive.it/

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Proactive.IT Appointments @proactiveitrec.bsky.social · Feb 24

Have you ever gone down the route of hiring a new team member only to lose the ideal candidate during the process?
It’s frustrating, costly, & time-consuming when it happens.
Read our latest blog for advice on how to avoid this situation:
www.proactive.it/from-advert-...
#Onboarding #SuccessfulHire

Proactive.IT Appointments @proactiveitrec.bsky.social · 7h

It's always extremely satisfying to know that candidates are happy with the service we provide.

Well done, Conor!

If we can do the same for you, please get in touch.

#Testimonial #Recruitment

Proactive.IT Appointments @proactiveitrec.bsky.social · 10h

Your expertise will be key to driving a shift towards services-based architectures, automation through APIs, and asynchronous, event-driven integration models.

www.proactive.it/job/senior-a...

#APIs #SaaS #Java #SQL #SOA

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Proactive.IT Appointments @proactiveitrec.bsky.social · 1d

People are 'spending hours in the virtual clinic of Dr DeepSeek.'

#AI #DeepSeek #MedicalAdvice

‘DeepSeek is humane. Doctors are more like machines’: my mother’s worrying reliance on AI for health advice

The Long read: Tired of a two-day commute to see her overworked doctor, my mother turned to tech for help with her kidney disease. She bonded with the bot so much I was scared she would refuse to see ...

www.theguardian.com

Proactive.IT Appointments @proactiveitrec.bsky.social · 1d

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Head of Technology to join a leading organisation and play a key role in driving innovation, leading technical delivery, and supporting business growth.

www.proactive.it/job/assistan...

#Python #SQL

Proactive.IT Appointments @proactiveitrec.bsky.social · 2d

'Gmail users have been warned about a huge attack that appears to have left as many as 183 million email accounts insecure.'

#Gmail #PasswordLeaks

Urgent alert issued to anyone who uses Gmail after 183 million passwords leaked

Breach could also allow hackers to access logins associated with email accounts

www.independent.co.uk

Proactive.IT Appointments @proactiveitrec.bsky.social · 2d

'The internet may have become an irreplaceable linchpin of modern life, but it is also a web of creaking legacy programs and physical infrastructure, leading some to wonder what it would take to bring it all down.'

#Internet #Fragility

Could the internet go offline? Inside the fragile system holding the modern world together

Behind every meme and message is creaking, decades-old infrastructure. Internet experts can think of scenarios that could bring it all crashing down …

www.theguardian.com

Proactive.IT Appointments @proactiveitrec.bsky.social · 3d

'Like 2001: A Space Odyssey’s HAL 9000, some AIs seem to resist being turned off and will even sabotage shutdown'

#AI #HAL9000

AI models may be developing their own ‘survival drive’, researchers say

Like 2001: A Space Odyssey’s HAL 9000, some AIs seem to resist being turned off and will even sabotage shutdown

www.theguardian.com

Proactive.IT Appointments @proactiveitrec.bsky.social · 3d

We are currently working in partnership with a new client who is looking for an experienced Business Application Manager with specific #ERP knowledge around MS #Dynamics 365 / #NAV / #BC.

www.proactive.it/job/supply-c...

Proactive.IT Appointments @proactiveitrec.bsky.social · 6d

“Your plans … have you got them on paper somewhere in case all your systems really go down? How will you communicate with each other if you’re completely reliant on a system that actually you shut down?”

#GCHQ #CyberAttacks #Businesses

‘Attacks will get through’: head of GCHQ urges companies to do more to fight cybercrime

Anne Keast-Butler says government and business must to work together to tackle future attacks as AI makes cybercrime easier

www.theguardian.com

Proactive.IT Appointments @proactiveitrec.bsky.social · 6d

It's still too early for the 'C' word, but never too early to think about starting the New Year with a new role.

Take a look at our latest opportunities and get in touch if anything interests you: www.proactive.it/job-vacancies/

#DevOps #CyberSecurity #SAP #IAM #Jira #Java #AS400 #RPG

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Proactive.IT Appointments @proactiveitrec.bsky.social · 7d

'Gift cards make for a lucrative choice [for cyber criminals] as they can be easily redeemed with minimal personal information and are difficult to trace, making it harder for defenders to investigate the fraud.'

#GiftCard #Fraud

“Jingle Thief” Hackers Exploit Cloud Infrastructure to Steal Millions in Gift Cards

Jingle Thief exploits cloud and Microsoft 365 systems to steal credentials and commit large-scale gift card fraud.

thehackernews.com

Proactive.IT Appointments @proactiveitrec.bsky.social · 7d

The successful candidate will be responsible for architecting & maintaining infrastructure that supports modern cloud-native applications, working hands-on with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, & containerised environments.

www.proactive.it/job/azure-de...

#IaC #Kubernetes

Proactive.IT Appointments @proactiveitrec.bsky.social · 8d

'The cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will cost an estimated £1.9bn and be the most economically damaging cyber event in UK history, according to researchers.'

#CyberAttack #JLR

JLR hack 'is costliest cyber attack in UK history', experts say

The cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover is estimated to cost £2.1bn, the Cyber Monitoring Centre says.

www.bbc.co.uk

Proactive.IT Appointments @proactiveitrec.bsky.social · 8d

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional to contribute to high-impact initiatives within a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

www.proactive.it/job/it-proje...

#MSProject #Jira #PMP #PRINCE2 #Agile

Proactive.IT Appointments @proactiveitrec.bsky.social · 9d

Over the past year, the National Cyber Security Centre has responded to '429 incidents, including 18 categorised as “highly significant” due to their potential to disrupt essential national services.'

#CyberAttacks #HighlySignificant

NCSC Warns Data Centres Face Rising Cybersecurity Threats

The NCSC reports a 50% rise in major cyber attacks, urging organisations to embed resilience into data centre, cloud and IoT infrastructures

datacentremagazine.com

Proactive.IT Appointments @proactiveitrec.bsky.social · 9d

Our client is looking to onboard a Business Analyst into their team to support delivery across an important project.

www.proactive.it/job/business...

#PRINCE2

Proactive.IT Appointments @proactiveitrec.bsky.social · 14d

It's time to go back to basics as the government advises that businesses should plan for potential cyber-attacks by going back to pen and paper.'

#CyberSecurity

Have plans on paper in case of cyber-attack, firms told

Prepare to switch to offline systems in the event of a cyber-attack, firms are being advised.

www.bbc.co.uk

Proactive.IT Appointments @proactiveitrec.bsky.social · 14d

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to grow into this role, with training and mentoring provided as part of the position.
You will have commercial experience with an IT Service Desk or 1st Line Support.

www.proactive.it/job/it-suppo...

Proactive.IT Appointments @proactiveitrec.bsky.social · 15d

'Engineers have created the world’s first “microwave brain” — a revolutionary microchip that computes with microwaves instead of traditional digital circuits.'

#BrainChip

Cornell’s Tiny “Microwave Brain” Chip Could Transform Computing and AI

Scientists have built a “microwave brain” chip that processes information at radar-like speeds while sipping power. It could revolutionize how AI and communication devices operate, from smartwatches t...

scitechdaily.com

Proactive.IT Appointments @proactiveitrec.bsky.social · 15d

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of key reporting projects and deliver meaningful insights that support business decision-making.

www.proactive.it/job/reportin...

#SAP #MySQL #Redshift

Proactive.IT Appointments @proactiveitrec.bsky.social · 16d

Our client is seeking an IT Administrator who is looking to develop and grow their IT career to the next level.

www.proactive.it/job/it-admin...

#ActiveDirectory #Microsoft365

Proactive.IT Appointments @proactiveitrec.bsky.social · 17d

'Five million Qantas customers have had personal information leaked on the dark web', but they weren't the only Company hit. Here's what you need to know...

#DataLeak #DarkWeb

Five million Qantas customers have had personal information leaked on the dark web. Here’s what you need to know

One expert warns frequent flyer points could be used to create fake flight rescheduling emails or fraudulent redemption offers

www.theguardian.com

Proactive.IT Appointments @proactiveitrec.bsky.social · 17d

The successful applicant will diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues, install and configure hardware and software, and provide timely customer feedback.

www.proactive.it/job/technica...

#HTML #CSS #JSON

Proactive.IT Appointments @proactiveitrec.bsky.social · 20d

Take a quick look at our latest vacancies and you'll see that we have something for every stage of your tech career.

Get in touch if anything interests you:
www.proactive.it/job-vacancies/

#DevOps #Graduate #BusinessAnalyst #Java #Kubernetes #CyberSecurity

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Proactive.IT Appointments @proactiveitrec.bsky.social · 21d

'React, a popular open source JavaScript library for web and native user interfaces, will be transferred from Meta to the React Foundation...[ensuring] that React and React Native remain open, innovative, and community-led'

#React #Linux #JavaScript

React JS library moving from Meta to the Linux Foundation

The Linux Foundation is launching the React Foundation to serve as the home for React, React Native, and supporting technologies.