Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the significant issues faced by Capita, a UK outsourcing giant, following the launch of a new pension system for civil servants, which has been met with widespread criticism due to its operational failures and inadequate user experience [1][3]. Group 1: Project Overview - The UK government awarded Capita a contract worth £239 million (approximately 2.26 billion RMB) for the management of the Civil Service Pension Scheme (CSPS), marking it as the largest pension system migration project in the UK public sector [3]. - The new system was officially launched on December 1, 2025, but it quickly turned into a nationwide IT disaster, failing to meet user expectations [3]. Group 2: User Experience Issues - On the first day of the system's launch, users encountered numerous basic problems, including login failures, dead links, and placeholder text on the website, leading to frustration and ridicule on social media [4][5]. - Users expressed that the system felt unfinished and unprofessional, comparing it to a poorly executed test version rather than a national-level system [4]. Group 3: Capita's Response - Capita's project manager, Chris Clements, suggested in an internal email that users should wait for the rollout of an AI chatbot and other contact methods before reaching out for help, which was met with backlash from users who simply wanted a functional website [6][7]. - The response from Capita was criticized as being out of touch with the immediate needs of users, who were facing significant issues with the system [7]. Group 4: Public Reaction and Trust Issues - The public reaction was overwhelmingly negative, with many users feeling that Capita was deflecting blame onto users for high traffic rather than addressing the system's shortcomings [8][9]. - Despite Capita reporting that over 83,000 members had registered and that they had increased staffing to over 500 employees to handle inquiries, the damage to user trust was evident, with many expressing skepticism about the company's commitment to resolving the issues [9][10].

新京报贝壳财经讯 1月8日，杰创智能发布公告称，为推进公司人工智能战略发展和业务转型，拟向多 家供应商采购IT设备及零配件总金额不超过40亿元。公司购买IT设备及零配件主要用于公司云计算业 务，以及相关技术产品研发，本次交易不涉及人员安置、土地租赁、债务重组等情况，交易完成后不会 产生关联交易。 ...

TD SYNNEX Corporation (NYSE:SNX) impresses with robust earnings growth and investor-friendly moves, setting a strong tone for fiscal 2026.EarrningsOn Thursday, information technology services provider TD SYNNEX reported fourth-quarter revenue of $17.4 billion, which surpassed the analysts’ expectations of $16.9 billion and also marked a 9.7% increase year over year (Y/Y).On a constant-currency basis, revenue rose 7.5% Y/Y, driven by growth in both Advanced Solutions and Endpoint Solutions, though a higher m ...

格隆汇1月8日丨杰创智能(301248.SZ)公布，为推进公司人工智能战略发展和业务转型，拟向多家供应 商采购IT设备及零配件总金额不超过人民币40亿元。公司购买IT设备及零配件主要用于公司云计算业 务，以及相关技术产品研发，本次交易不涉及人员安置、土地租赁、债务重组等情况，交易完成后不会 产生关联交易。 ...

Market Performance - Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell sharply by nearly 1 per cent, marking the fourth consecutive session of decline due to renewed concerns over potential US tariff hikes and widespread selling pressure in global markets [1][7] - The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 780.18 points, or 0.92 per cent, closing at 84,180.96, with an intraday low of 84,110.10, down 851.04 points or 1 per cent [3] - The 50-share NSE Nifty tumbled 263.90 points, or 1.01 per cent, to settle at 25,876.85 [3] Sector Performance - Significant losses were observed in metal, oil & gas, and commodity stocks, exacerbated by ongoing foreign fund outflows [3] - Among the 30-Sensex firms, major laggards included Larsen & Toubro, Tech Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services, Reliance Industries, Tata Steel, and Trent, while gainers included Eternal, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, and Bharat Electronics [4] Geopolitical Factors - US President Donald Trump supported a sanctions bill that could impose 500 per cent tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil, aiming to leverage pressure on nations like China and India to cease buying cheap oil from Moscow [6] - US Senator Lindsey Graham indicated that the legislation would provide the White House with "tremendous leverage" against countries such as China, India, and Brazil [6] Global Market Context - In Asian markets, South Korea's Kospi index increased, while Japan's Nikkei 225, Shanghai's SSE Composite, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng indices declined [8] - Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, rose by 0.75 per cent to $60.42 per barrel [8]

Jonathan Siegmann from Stifel Nicolaus set a price target of $220 for NYSE:LDOS, indicating a potential upside of approximately 11.9%.Leidos holds a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), suggesting a more favorable outlook compared to ServiceNow's #3 (Hold).The company's market capitalization stands at approximately $25.14 billion, with a trading volume of 1,145,193 shares on the NYSE.Leidos Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LDOS) is a prominent player in the Computers - IT Services sector, providing technology and engineering servic ...

Night Watch Investment Management, an investment management firm, released its fourth-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. Despite experiencing high volatility in individual stocks during Q4, the fund finished the quarter approximately flat. Overall, the firm is pleased with how 2025 unfolded. Like 2024, the results were broad-based and did not rely on any single security.  In addition, please check the fund’s top five holdings to know its best picks in 2025. In its ...

TEANECK, N.J., Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH), a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process services, will announce results for the fourth quarter of 2025 on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 before market open. Following the release, Cognizant management will conduct a conference call at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern) to discuss operating performance for the quarter. To participate in the conference call, domestic callers can dial 877-810-9510 and international call ...

通过其运营子公司Altech(香港)，该公司提供两大类IT服务：一是涉及网页系统与移动应用开发的系统 开发服务;二是针对已开发系统的后续维护及咨询服务。 这家总部位于香港的公司成立于2022年，在截至2025年3月31日的12个月内实现营收300万美元。该公司 原计划以股票代码"ALD"在纳斯达克上市。Pacific Century Securities和Revere Securities原定担任本次发 行的联席账簿管理人。 智通财经APP获悉，香港IT系统开发、维护及咨询服务提供商Altech Digital(ALD.US)于周二撤回了其首 次公开募股计划。该公司曾于2025年8月提交申请，拟以每股4美元的价格发行150万股股票，筹集600万 美元资金，最近一次更新招股说明书是在去年11月。 ...

CORNELIUS, N.C., Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alpha Modus Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMOD) today announced a landmark agreement with DXC Technology, a global leader in IT services and digital transformation, to deploy financial services kiosks serving underbanked consumers across the United States. The partnership’s initial deployment phase will begin with a national retailer, with additional multi-retailer expansion expected as the rollout progresses. The initial phase includes approximately 119 kiosks s ...