Technology

In today’s world, technology is integral to every part of our lives. Global businesses seeking a competitive edge are using cutting-edge technologies to modernise systems, increase efficiencies, improve the customer experience, and add value for clients. Read more

It’s not surprising, therefore, that a variety of high-quality technology solutions are emerging to support the global mobility sector. These include: software to help companies to manage and deliver their mobility programmes and track their employees to ensure compliance with immigration, tax and social security regulations; devices and apps that help to control the cost of managing international assignments; and solutions for global mobility training and communication, recruitment and talent management.

The growing range of technologies designed to make life easier for relocating employees and their families includes solutions for cross-cultural support, security tracking, health monitoring and advice, area orientation, and property tours.

This section keeps you up to date with the latest technology developments for global mobility, HR, international assignees, and relocating staff, in the UK and around the world. It also covers such hot topics as trends, up-and-coming locations for technology companies, relocation in the technology sector, mergers and acquisitions, and more.

For detailed coverage of specific topics, see our Immigration, Corporate Finance, International Assignments, Talent Management, Mobility Industry, Culture & Language, Global Health and Wellness, Residential Property, and Partner & Family Support sections. For details of organisations in the global mobility industry that provide international assignment and relocation services, see our Directory. To have the latest information delivered straight to your inbox, subscribing to our newsletters and other publications.

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Latest Technology Features

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UK Ranks 6th Globally in AI Adoption

A new study from Cybernews ranks the United Kingdom 6th globally for AI adoption in 2025, with a 55% adoption rate.
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GETI 2026: Ageing workforce and declining mobility challenge oil & gas sector’s talent pipeline

Airswift, the global workforce solutions provider to the energy industry, has launched its tenth annual Global Energy Talent Index (GETI), the world’s most established and comprehensive energy workforce trends report.
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Five expense management trends UK finance teams must prepare for in 2026

UK finance teams are entering a year of intensified regulatory demands, greater scrutiny around fraud, and rising expectations from employees. With updates to FRS 102 now in effect, ongoing tax reforms, and pressure to strengthen compliance under Payment Services Regulation reviews, businesses are re‑evaluating how they track, approve, and analyse expenses.

Mobility

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The evolving landscape of global mobility: strategy, flexibility and inclusion

In today’s rapidly changing business environment, global mobility is no longer a niche function reserved for executives or specialised roles. It has evolved into a mainstream component of talent management and business strategy, enabling organisations to develop leaders, support business priorities, and foster diverse, inclusive experiences across the workforce. Marianne Curphey spoke with Eileen Mullaney, Vialto, to find out more.
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Global Mobility in transition: navigating compliance, technology, and the future of work

The global mobility industry is undergoing a revolution, driven forward by technology and aided by the efficiencies of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In an ever more complex global system of visa applications, entry requirements and tax and legal compliance, companies need a more streamlined way to move employees in a fast and cost-effective way, reports Marianne Curphey.
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AltoVita Celebrates 5th Annual Smart, Safe, and Sustainable Summit with Groundbreaking Product Launch

On Friday, 27 June, AltoVita, the revolutionary tech platform streamlining corporate accommodation worldwide, hosted its fifth annual Smart, Safe and Sustainable Summit at The Londoner Hotel in Leicester Square. This flagship event brought together top voices from the global mobility and business travel sectors for a dynamic day of insights, client success stories, and future-focused innovations.

Digital Natives

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21K School: a window on the world of digital education

Santosh Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO, and Yeshwanth Raj Parasmal, Co-Founder and COO of the 21K School open the digital doors to their thriving online school community in conversation with Fiona Murchie.
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Generation Z struggling most to manage wellbeing

New McKinsey research highlights the strains young people feel post-Covid. Its findings offer HR and people professionals insight into how to engage and support this cohort in the workplace.
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Remote working 'posing cyber attack risks'

A major survey of UK companies has exposed mounting concerns over firms' vulnerability to cyber attacks because of the massive increase in remote working during the pandemic.

Software Developments

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Global Payroll in 2023: What do the experts say?

Today's global mobility (GM) landscape is rapidly evolving. When it comes to international payroll organisations are looking for new, automated capabilities that enable smarter, safer and more employee-friendly processes than ever before, explains Richard McBride of Certino. He asked several experts to share their predictions on this fascinating space.
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Invest in tech to survive and thrive in 2023

Global companies that maximise their tech options will reap the rewards, finds a new industry report. Marianne Curphey explores what is working for leading tech organisations and how international teams are identifying new markets.
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Boosting bandwidth: upgrading global tech-talent strategies

The figures are brutal: by 2026, the current global shortage of software engineers will have grown by more than 545,000. How can global economies and employers fill the gap? David Sapsted reports.
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