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Finalists revealed for 2025 everywoman in Tech Awards
Digital Transformation

Finalists revealed for 2025 everywoman in Tech Awards

Finalists for the 2025 everywoman in Technology Awards spotlight women driving UK innovation in AI, cyber security and wider STEM careers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
SYOS invited to design NYX drones for Apache fleet
Supply Chain

SYOS invited to design NYX drones for Apache fleet

SYOS wins UK defence invite to design NYX drones to fly alongside Apache helicopters, boosting its British-New Zealand aerospace profile.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
DayOne plans major 560 MW data centre near Helsinki
Smart Cities

DayOne plans major 560 MW data centre near Helsinki

DayOne eyes 560 MW data centre near Helsinki in Nurmijärvi, promising up to 1,000 construction jobs and 700 long-term skilled roles.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Data sovereignty emerges as key risk amid global tensions
Storage

Data sovereignty emerges as key risk amid global tensions

Data sovereignty is emerging as a critical risk amid global tensions, with organisations worldwide rethinking data storage to mitigate service and reputational threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
SAP expands sovereign cloud services for public sector in ANZ
Digital Transformation

SAP expands sovereign cloud services for public sector in ANZ

SAP expands its Sovereign Cloud services in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing data control and security for public sector and regulated industries.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025

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Ministry of Defence (MOD) stories

Royal Navy tests sovereign AI at sea on flagship ship
Edge Computing

Royal Navy tests sovereign AI at sea on flagship ship

The Royal Navy is trialling a sovereign AI system on HMS Prince of Wales, processing mission data at sea without relying on shore-based links.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Jan 2026
UK MoD taps Oracle cloud to modernise legacy systems
Digital Transformation

UK MoD taps Oracle cloud to modernise legacy systems

The UK Ministry of Defence has deepened its Oracle cloud ties to modernise legacy systems, boost AI adoption and treat data as a core asset.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
New UK institute launches to professionalise innovation
DevOps

New UK institute launches to professionalise innovation

A new UK Institute of Innovation Management has launched to professionalise innovation, set standards and accredit innovation leaders.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
British Army backs NMITE drone & autonomy MEng degree
EduTech

British Army backs NMITE drone & autonomy MEng degree

NMITE teams up with the British Army on a fast-track MEng in drones and autonomous systems, with first students set to start in 2026.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Tech leaders urge UK to boost early-stage cyber security firms
Cybersecurity

Tech leaders urge UK to boost early-stage cyber security firms

Tech leaders urge UK Government to reform procurement and boost support for early-stage cyber security firms to secure global leadership ambitions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
VIVO Defence Services launches AI & data training for MOD work
DevOps

VIVO Defence Services launches AI & data training for MOD work

VIVO Defence Services has partnered with Multiverse to provide AI and data training, enhancing skills to better support the Ministry of Defence's estate management.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
Techugo to deliver 35 e-governance projects worth INR ₹23 crore by 2026
Smart Cities

Techugo to deliver 35 e-governance projects worth INR ₹23 crore by 2026

Techugo plans to complete 35 e-governance projects worth INR ₹23 crore by 2026, boosting India's public sector digital transformation and citizen services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Canadian firms join NATO drive for post-quantum secure comms
Edge Computing

Canadian firms join NATO drive for post-quantum secure comms

Canadian firms Ammolite Security and Myntex lead NATO's post-quantum secure communications drive, enhancing defence against state and non-state cyber threats.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 20th Sep 2025
Immersive appoints new CPO & CTO to boost AI cybersecurity
Cloud Security

Immersive appoints new CPO & CTO to boost AI cybersecurity

Immersive hires Aniket Menon and Thanos Karpouzis to lead product and technology, enhancing its AI-driven cybersecurity platform, Immersive One.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Peter Villiers appointed Director of Cyber Risk at Barrier Networks
DevOps

Peter Villiers appointed Director of Cyber Risk at Barrier Networks

Peter Villiers joins Barrier Networks as Director of Cyber Risk, boosting cyber resilience amid rapid growth in staff and revenue for the Glasgow-based firm.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Chris Burgess appointed CEO as CTI Digital targets UK expansion
EduTech

Chris Burgess appointed CEO as CTI Digital targets UK expansion

Chris Burgess has been named CEO of CTI Digital, leading its UK expansion with a focus on AI, VR, and AR to enhance digital transformation services.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
EfficiencyIT appoints Anthony Soares to boost defence expertise
Digital Transformation

EfficiencyIT appoints Anthony Soares to boost defence expertise

EfficiencyIT appoints Anthony Soares as Defence Lead Consultant to enhance secure, mission-critical infrastructure for the UK defence sector amid digital transformation.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
UK government faces backlog of invoices totalling GBP £2M
Digital Transformation

UK government faces backlog of invoices totalling GBP £2M

UK government departments face a backlog of unpaid invoices totalling nearly GBP £2 million, with some outstanding for up to 18 years, new data reveals.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025