Industry Insights

Blockchain's call to the telecom industry, "Adopt and Advance!" Blockchain first emerged into the public eye with the introduction of Bitcoin, a digital currency created by a person or group known by the pseudonym, Satoshi Nakamoto. Now blockchain has been adapted for multiple other applications, starting with a predicted revolution of how the finance industry...

Is AI the death of the telecom engineer? The function of AI AI is challenging many industries globally. The development of AI computer systems, and their ability to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence, has led to a massive increase in the speed and capability of telecom companies in their approach to a forever...

FPG RANKED IN THE SUNDAY TIMES HSBC INTERNATIONAL TRACK 200... AGAIN! First Point Group, specialist international recruiter to the Telecoms, Broadcast Media, Cyber Security and Technology sector, have been ranked for the 2nd time in The Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200. First Point Group were ranked 112th on the league table moving up from...

1.5 MILLION UNFILLED POSITIONS BY 2020. HOW WILL YOU HIRE NEW CYBER TALENT? Cyber Security is already becoming one of the most sought after and fastest growing functions affecting businesses all around the world. Frost & Sullivan has reported that the global Cyber Security workforce will see 1.5 million unfilled positions by 2020. We have...

Take Your Cyber Skills Overseas and Earn Up to 40% More! You’re in demand but will your next role give you the opportunity of rapid advancement, more experience, more money and a beach? Working abroad, experiencing a new culture, different surroundings along with a challenging job will not only broaden your CV, but improve your...

Is Your Business at Risk? Global Ransomware Attacks Following the recent wave of ransomware attacks affecting thousands of organisations globally, the NCSC released a statement on what happened and what organisations and individuals should do to protect themselves against ransomware attacks. "Since the global coordinated ransomware attack on thousands of private and public sector organisations...

Top 15 Sought After Skills in Cyber Security Cyber talent is already in high demand with well-publicized shortages. With GDPR almost 12 months away GDP, the fight for the best Cyber talent will be harder than ever. If you are looking to hire these professionals, plan early and recognize that your target audience is in...

Are you being paid enough? Cyber Security average UK salaries As one of the fastest growing specialisms globally, cyber security is in high demand. Advances in technology have resulted in more hacks, stolen data and confidential company information at risk. Overall, professionals involved in cyber and information security obtain salaries and bonuses that are way...