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Exclusive: Rolf Bienert discusses OpenADR Alliance's growth amid electrification shift
Smart Home

Exclusive: Rolf Bienert discusses OpenADR Alliance's growth amid electrification shift

OpenADR Alliance, led by Rolf Bienert, accelerates energy management amid electrification shift, enabling smarter EV charging and dynamic pricing globally.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Audit reform urged to strengthen UK's digital resilience
Data Protection

Audit reform urged to strengthen UK's digital resilience

ISACA and CIIA urge UK Government to expedite audit reform legislation to bolster digital resilience amid rising cyber threats and economic risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

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Orchestrating Identity gains dual Kantara certification in UK
Data Protection

Orchestrating Identity gains dual Kantara certification in UK

Orchestrating Identity secured dual Kantara certification in the UK, becoming one of six firms certified for both identity and orchestration services under the new trust framework.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
UK tech sector optimistic on AI but calls for stronger support
Artificial Intelligence

UK tech sector optimistic on AI but calls for stronger support

Eighty-eight percent of UK tech firms use AI and remain optimistic, yet 78% call for stronger government support to bridge talent and funding gaps.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2025
HMRC hit by GBP £47 million phishing scam affecting 100,000
Data Protection

HMRC hit by GBP £47 million phishing scam affecting 100,000

HMRC has lost GBP £47 million in a phishing scam affecting 100,000 taxpayers, exposing vulnerabilities in government cybersecurity protocols.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th 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
How AI-infused Automation is Delivering the Next Frontier of Healthcare
Data Analytics

How AI-infused Automation is Delivering the Next Frontier of Healthcare

AI-powered automation is revolutionising healthcare, speeding up patient appointments and improving care quality across NHS and other providers in the UK.

By Mike Thorpe • 7 min read • Sat, 31st May 2025
vaylens launches contactless EV charging payment solution UK-wide
Cartech

vaylens launches contactless EV charging payment solution UK-wide

vaylens has launched vaylensPay, a UK-wide contactless card payment terminal for EV charging, helping operators comply with new regulations and cut costs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
UK faces backlash over AI copyright rules from creatives & tech
Physical Security

UK faces backlash over AI copyright rules from creatives & tech

The UK Government faces backlash from creatives and tech leaders over AI copyright rules, amid concerns it favours tech firms at the expense of artists.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
BT earns Silver Award for fair pay practices with suppliers
Supply Chain

BT earns Silver Award for fair pay practices with suppliers

BT has won a Silver Award from the UK Fair Payment Code for paying 95% of invoices within 60 days, leading the telecom sector in fair supplier payments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Sustenic & Quidos to build core engine for Home Energy Model
SAP

Sustenic & Quidos to build core engine for Home Energy Model

Sustenic and Quidos will develop the UK government's Home Energy Model engine to improve energy performance assessments of residential buildings, aiding net zero goals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Legal Aid Agency hit by major cyber breach affecting millions
Data Protection

Legal Aid Agency hit by major cyber breach affecting millions

The Legal Aid Agency has suffered a major cyber-attack, exposing personal data of over two million individuals dating back to 2010 in England and Wales.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
UK unveils £16 million plan to boost retail cyber defences
Marketing Technologies

UK unveils £16 million plan to boost retail cyber defences

The UK Government launches £16 million cybersecurity boost for retailers amid rising attacks, including a high-profile Dior data breach affecting global customers.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
UK warned cyber security efforts lag behind evolving threats
Ransomware

UK warned cyber security efforts lag behind evolving threats

UK experts warn ransomware tactics are advancing rapidly, pressuring government to overhaul cyber resilience amid rising attacks on public and private sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 10th May 2025
Legacy systems hampering UK public sector digital progress
Digital Transformation

Legacy systems hampering UK public sector digital progress

Only 6% of UK public sector organisations have fully embraced digital transformation, with legacy systems and skill shortages causing major delays, research finds.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Over 1,200 government devices lost or stolen across 2024
Data Protection

Over 1,200 government devices lost or stolen across 2024

Over 1,200 devices were reported lost or stolen across UK government departments in 2024, highlighting ongoing security challenges despite audits and efforts.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Windsor calls for total smartphone ban in UK schools
EduTech

Windsor calls for total smartphone ban in UK schools

Lady Frederick Windsor urges banning smartphones in schools, citing risks to children's physical and emotional health amid new Ofcom online safety rules.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Responsibility declines as attacks continue: UK cybersecurity survey
Software-as-a-Service

Responsibility declines as attacks continue: UK cybersecurity survey

Only 27% of UK boards now have cybersecurity responsibility, down from 38% in 2021, amid rising phishing attacks threatening businesses nationwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025