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Public sector prioritises digital experience tech investment

Survey reveals 80% of UK public sector leaders plan to accelerate digital adoption, viewing it as a priority over the next five years to boost employee engagement and citizen interaction.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024

EduTech

Data Privacy Day: Zoho highlights the need for more education

Data Privacy Day: Zoho stresses the vital need for businesses to educate themselves, increase transparency and bolster data privacy practices as AI use intensifies.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

AI predicted to boost global ransomware threat – NCSC

Artificial intelligence will heighten global ransomware threats, flowing from a surge in cyber attacks, according the UK's National Cyber Security Centre.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024

Unified Communications

Surge in eCommerce platforms sees rise of counterfeit goods

Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) offers a solution to the growing problem of counterfeit goods on ecommerce platforms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2023

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Education, Learning & Training

Immersive Labs partners with DoD for enhanced cyber training

Immersive Labs teams up with the US Department of Defense to offer advanced cyber training, enhancing military personnel's skills to counter escalating cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024

Unified Communications

Study reveals tech diversity crucial for UK emergency services

A study finds UK emergency services suffer frequent communication outages due to limited technology diversity, highlighting the need for mixed communication systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024

Cloud Services

BT lands £70m IT deal to strengthen South West police forces

BT nets a £70m IT services contract aimed at bolstering technology infrastructure and enhancing connectivity for Devon and Cornwall and Dorset Police, strengthening South West England's police forces.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024

Encryption

UK government departments reveal rise in data breaches & lost devices

A rise in data breaches and lost devices across key UK government departments potentially impacting thousands, highlights urgent need for enhanced data protection.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

UK mandates minimum security standards for smart devices

Smart devices, including phones and TVs, must now meet government-mandated cybersecurity standards in the United Kingdom.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024

Large Language Models

UK government drafts new law to regulate artificial intelligence

In a move towards regulating AI, the UK government is expected to focus on bias and safety within emerging tech after prolonged deliberations. Details of the legislation remain undisclosed.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024

Unified Communications

Virgin Media O2 to provide mobility data to UK Government

The Office for National Statistics selects Virgin Media O2 Business to supply anonymised mobility data, aiding government decision-making for national policies via the Integrated Data Service platform.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024

Artificial Intelligence

UK government launches £1.5m campaign to boost tech sector

Tech Secretary Michelle Donelan announces a £1.5m government campaign to stimulate investment in UK science and technology startups.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

UK govt's 'wait & see' approach to AI regulation sparks row

UK government's wait and see approach to AI regulation sparks criticism among lawmakers over lack of urgency despite AI's existential threat warnings.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024

EduTech

UK government invests £100m to refine AI regulation

The UK government earmarks £100m for more agile AI regulation to bolster the country's tech sphere, enhancing understanding and leveraging of AI's potential.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024

Fintech

Fintech leaders urging stricter AI laws at recent summit

Fintech leaders urge UK regulators to impose stricter AI laws to foster confidence and responsible usage in financial services.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024

Digital Transformation

UK Government launches AI Opportunity Forum to boost private sector

The UK Government launches its first AI Opportunity Forum, a pioneering initiative to speed up AI adoption in the private sector, promising to fuel innovation and productivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024

Supply Chain

Companies fear unintentional greenwashing, study reveals

Over half of UK businesses fear unintended 'greenwashing' due to unclear carbon footprint reporting, as gov't considers stricter emissions disclosure rules.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024