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MoD signs Red Hat deal to boost hybrid cloud and AI
Virtualisation

MoD signs Red Hat deal to boost hybrid cloud and AI

UK Ministry of Defence signs Red Hat enterprise deal to standardise hybrid cloud, automation and AI platforms across Defence Digital Foundry.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Manual data transfers leave UK & US agencies exposed
Digital Transformation

Manual data transfers leave UK & US agencies exposed

UK and US security agencies still rely on manual data transfers as cyberattacks rise, with leaders warning outdated systems heighten risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Global router hijack campaign silently reroutes DNS
Firewalls

Global router hijack campaign silently reroutes DNS

A global “shadow DNS” campaign is hijacking vulnerable Wi‑Fi routers, silently rerouting users' web traffic towards scams and malware.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Adobe backs UK Tech Towns AI skills drive in Barnsley
Smart Cities

Adobe backs UK Tech Towns AI skills drive in Barnsley

Adobe and ministers launch a Barnsley Tech Towns pilot to boost AI and digital skills, and trial AI across local public services.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Anthropic to build Claude-powered AI assistant for GOV.UK
Data Protection

Anthropic to build Claude-powered AI assistant for GOV.UK

Anthropic will build a Claude-powered AI assistant for GOV.UK, piloting personalised support for job seekers and people returning to work.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026

Stories from Other Regions

UK Government stories

TISA urges FCA to test pension transfer rule changes
Customer Experience

TISA urges FCA to test pension transfer rule changes

TISA urges the FCA to consumer-test pension transfer rule changes and align them with DWP rules to avoid delays and inconsistent outcomes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
ESG backs GeN+1 to boost UK data centre apprentices
DevOps

ESG backs GeN+1 to boost UK data centre apprentices

ESG teams up with GeN+1 to expand UK data centre apprenticeships amid growing skills shortages in AI-driven digital infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
OSINT tools speed up probes into tax & benefit fraud
Data Protection

OSINT tools speed up probes into tax & benefit fraud

Open source intelligence tools are helping investigators rapidly uncover tax and benefit fraud by exposing inconsistencies in online data.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
North West firms step up apprentice hiring after reforms
EduTech

North West firms step up apprentice hiring after reforms

North West mid-sized firms plan to ramp up apprentice hiring in 2026 after GBP £725 million reforms scrap training costs for under-25s.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2026
BSI launches first global standard for online age checks
Data Protection

BSI launches first global standard for online age checks

BSI unveils the first global standard for online age checks, aiming to harmonise safety rules as countries consider tougher social media curbs.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Zero Networks warns lateral movement eclipses zero-days
Firewalls

Zero Networks warns lateral movement eclipses zero-days

Lateral movement now eclipses zero-day exploits as the top cyber risk, Zero Networks warns, with attacks able to hit 60% of systems in an hour.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Pax8 backs UK Government AI Skills Boost for workers
Digital Transformation

Pax8 backs UK Government AI Skills Boost for workers

Pax8 joins the UK Government's AI Skills Boost as a Strategic Partner, aiming to help train 10 million workers in practical AI by 2030.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Infosecurity Europe unveils new Cyber Startup Programme
Cybersecurity

Infosecurity Europe unveils new Cyber Startup Programme

Infosecurity Europe 2026 will debut a Cyber Startup Programmeme at ExCeL London, adding a startup zone, founder track and pitch award.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
Hubtel urges agile Cyber Bill to tackle rising AI threats
Data Protection

Hubtel urges agile Cyber Bill to tackle rising AI threats

West Midlands tech firm Hubtel urges ministers to make the new Cyber Bill agile enough to counter rapidly evolving AI-driven cyber threats.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Feb 2026
The UK's Cyber Security and Resilience Bill is a defining moment for purposeful GRC
Data Protection

The UK's Cyber Security and Resilience Bill is a defining moment for purposeful GRC

The UK's Cyber Security and Resilience Bill puts GRC at the core of business, demanding real-time oversight, resilience and accountability.

By Mark Edgeworth • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
GCRE extends hunt for energy & data partner to 2026
DataCentre infrastructure

GCRE extends hunt for energy & data partner to 2026

GCRE has pushed back its search for an energy and data centre partner in South West Wales, extending the procurement process into 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
UK cyberattacks surge 129%, fuelling risk & losses
Data Protection

UK cyberattacks surge 129%, fuelling risk & losses

Significant UK cyberattacks jump 129%, with major incidents hitting firms' finances, supply chains and insurance costs across the economy.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
BenchBee warns UK IT consultancies waste GBP £3.06bn
Data Analytics

BenchBee warns UK IT consultancies waste GBP £3.06bn

BenchBee says UK IT consultancies waste GBP £3.06bn a year on idle staff, urging a shared-talent model inspired by government reforms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026