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The UK Cyber Security Council – the government-backed association dedicated to security education, training, skills and certifications – has invited its 16 founding member bodies to apply for a role in determining terms of reference for two significant committees: one to oversee Professional Standards & Ethics, and the other Qualifications & Careers.

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HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has been called to account for why its online IR35 status checker tool remains unable to decide how hundreds of thousands of contractors should be taxed, several months after the roll-out of the IR35 reforms to the private sector.

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Its success in UK Life and Pensions over the last few years has built a platform that has helped TCS become the largest SITS player in the market – as showcased earlier this week in our 2021 rankings.

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After a period of sustained portfolio, capability, and people investment, Horizon-backed Timico relaunches today as Digital Space.

The new brand is a milestone ‘piece of the jigsaw’ and caps off more than two years’ worth of work that today sees Digital Space positioned as a provider of foundational digital services. Digital Space is now a million miles from the original Timico position as a provider of SMB telco (was 90% of revenue, now less than 10%).

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Bezos steps down from Amazon on Monday - exactly 27 years after he founded it.

Read the full article on BBC News here.

Additive manufacturing has the potential to allow one to create parts or products on demand in manufacturing, automotive engineering, and even in outer space. However, it's a challenge to know in advance how a 3D printed object will perform, now and in the future.

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More than 200 high-profile women have signed an open letter asking for concrete action to tackle abuse on social media platforms.

"It is really important that we recognise that abuse and harassment against women on social media platforms is widespread, and that it is one of the biggest barriers to gender equality," said Azmina Dhrodia, senior policy manager at the World Wide Web Foundation.

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As the industry evolves at break-neck speeds, we have set a very ambitious programme of activity and we are calling upon industry professionals to assist us deliver this programme and drive other initiatives of great value to the industry.

If you are passionate about global sourcing and want to help professionalise the industry, set standards, drive change and shape its future, then we would love to have you join our UK Council.

Joining the GSA Council gives both individuals and their companies great visibility.

Council members enjoy the following benefits:

·        To chair and speak at GSA events

·        To lead GSA workstreams

·        To judge GSA awards

·        To present GSA award trophies

·        To steer the work of the GSA

·        To shape the direction of the industry

And of course, to network with industry peers. Please click here to view current Council members

This year we are seeking Council Members who will actively support the programmes we are running to deliver our manifesto (please view summarised manifesto).

We are seeking Council members for several positions and also there are positions available for those who propose their own ideas for a programme of change or development within the UK’s sourcing industry.

All members are invited to nominate a colleague or self-submit and all nominees are voted on by the GSA-UK’s full membership base. Please click the link for the nomination form. You can nominate yourself for a number of different roles, but then only assume one.

For more information on what GSA UK Council life involves, please join myself and the current Council online at 5.00 - 5.30pm on Monday 19/07/21, where we will be delighted to explain more about the work of the GSA.

KEY ELECTION DATES:

• Nominations open 2^nd July 2021
• Find out more. Meet the CEO, Chair and other Council members 5-5.30pm 19^th July 2021
• Nominations close on 28^th July 2021
• New Council announced on 25^th August 2021
• Next Council meeting 13^th September 3.30 - 5.30. This aims to be a hybrid event. Physical venue TBC -  a placeholder will be sent to you for the meeting.

I really hope you will consider standing – I can ensure you it is fun as well as highly rewarding. I am at your disposal if you have any queries related to the work of the GSA and / or the role of the Council

Best regards,

Kerry Hallard, CEO

Sitel Group®, a leading global provider of customer experience (CX) products and solutions, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Sykes Enterprises, Incorporated a leading full life cycle provider of global customer experience management services, multichannel demand generation and digital transformation.

Read the full article here on Sitel Group Website

The European Commission has announced plans to build a Joint Cyber Unit to tackle large scale cyber-attacks.

Recent ransomware incidents on critical services in Ireland and the US has "focused minds", the commission said.

Read the full article here on BBC News Website