Latest articles by Emma Woollacott
Manufacturing firms are struggling to handle rising OT security threats
News Cyber attacks on manufacturing firms are skyrocketing, according to new research, but fewer than half are prepared for a rising tide of threats.
Enterprises are doubling down on IT optimization strategies
News Organizations that have cracked IT cost optimization and innovation reap the rewards both financially and in terms of time to market.
Public sector workers are sweating over AI security threats
News Nearly a third of public sector IT professionals are seriously concerned about the security dangers of AI.
Satya Nadella hails Microsoft’s 'Majorana' quantum chip breakthrough
News Microsoft has unveiled a new chip it says could deliver quantum computers with real-world applications in ‘years, not decades'.
Billions of IoT devices will need to be secured in the next four years – zero trust could be the key to success
News Researchers have warned more than 28 billion IoT devices will need to be secured by 2028 as attacks on connected devices surge.
British Gas launches trial scheme to reuse waste heat from data processing
News British Gas is carrying out a trial using excess heat from data processing to provide free hot water in homes.
T-Mobile dials up cloud efficiency drive with Red Hat OpenShift deal
News T-Mobile has selected Red Hat OpenShift to power its telco cloud as part of a push to streamline services.
Microsoft invests $700 million to bolster cybersecurity and infrastructure in Poland
News Microsoft has announced plans to invest more than $700 million to support AI and cloud infrastructure expansion in Poland alongside cybersecurity support.
Meta is building the world’s longest subsea cable
News Meta has announced plans to build the world's longest subsea cable in a bid to supercharge global connectivity and drive AI innovation.
Cloud spending soars in financial services
News The banking industry is ramping up cloud spending more than any other sector, according to new research from IDC.
Tech leaders worry AI innovation is outpacing governance
News Business execs have warned the current rate of AI innovation is outpacing governance practices.
Trade body urges UK government to speed up National Semiconductor Strategy
News Trade body techUK has urged the UK government to accelerate the implementation of the National Semiconductor Strategy.
UK government signs up Anthropic to improve public services
News The UK government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Anthropic to explore how the company's Claude AI assistant could be used to improve access to public services.
Seashell Blizzard hacker group escalating attacks on critical infrastructure, Microsoft warns
News The BadPilot threat campaign has compromised organizations operating across a raft of critical industries, including energy, telecoms, and manufacturing.
8Base ransomware members snared in global police crackdown
News Members of the prolific 8Base ransomware gang have been snared in a joint police operation.
UK and US reject Paris AI summit agreement as “Atlantic rift” on regulation grows
News The UK and US have refused to sign an international agreement on AI governance amid concerns over "practical clarity'.
The UK’s AI ambitions face one major hurdle – finding enough home-grown talent
News Research shows UK enterprises are struggling to fill AI roles, raising concerns over the country's ability to meet expectations in the global AI race.
London council claims it faces 20,000 cyber attacks per day
News Hammersmith and Fulham Council reportedly faces up to 20,000 attempted cyber attacks each day.
UK workers are fed up with their current roles, so they're moving to greener pastures
News A survey by the Global Payroll Association found many workers believe they're underpaid and lack job security, so they're exploring new career options.
HPE alerts affected staff after Midnight Blizzard breach
News HPE has notified staff affected in a data breach that sensitive personal information, including credit card details, may have been exposed.
UK regions invited to apply for ‘AI Growth Zone’ status
News The UK government has opened up bidding for regions hoping to secure 'AI growth zone' status.
Dell Technologies just revamped its Partner Program for 2025
News Dell Technologies has unveiled its revamped Partner Program for 2025, offering a range of new incentives for partners.
Engineering firm IMI hit with cyber attack just days after Smiths Group incident
News Engineering firm IMI has been hit with a cyber attack just days after Smiths Group confirmed a security incident.
