Emma Woollacott
Emma Woollacott is a freelance journalist writing for publications including the BBC, Private Eye, Forbes, Raconteur and specialist technology titles.
Latest articles by Emma Woollacott
Why demand for edge data centers is skyrocketing
By Emma Woollacott published
News The edge data center market is expected to surpass $300 billion in value by 2026, but what’s driving this rapid growth?
SMB confidence booms as digital transformation projects gather pace
By Emma Woollacott published
News New research finds small businesses are optimistic about their prospects over the next 12 months
Home Office rebuffs claims Russian threat actors accessed emails after Microsoft hack
By Emma Woollacott published
News FoI requests have revealed that the Russia-backed hacking group stole sensitive data, renewing concerns about Microsoft’s security practices
ASOS extends AI deal with Microsoft to support staff, customers
By Emma Woollacott published
News ASOS said it plans to roll out existing AI tools and services more broadly
Amazon’s $4 billion investment in Anthropic faces UK competition probe – here’s what it means
By Emma Woollacott published
News The CMA investigation into the Anthropic investment is the latest in a slew of probes by the competition regulator
Government AI funding to help cut rail delays and boost construction projects
By Emma Woollacott published
News More than 200 organizations spanning a host of industries will be granted funding through the scheme
Demand for hyperscale data centers is booming
By Emma Woollacott published
News Hyperscale data center capacity will grow almost threefold over the next six years, according to Synergy, as the on-premise share falls away
This UK data center provider wants to power 12,000 servers using solar energy
By Emma Woollacott published
News Data center provider iomart announced the move as part of its wider sustainability strategy
Tech industry heavyweights push for more AI training
By Emma Woollacott published
The AI-Enabled ICT Workforce Consortium says employers will need to upskill their IT workforce to keep pace with AI adoption rates
NHS software provider faces steep fine after 2022 data breach exposed sensitive patient info
By Emma Woollacott published
News NHS software provider Advanced Computer Software Group showed 'serious failings' in its approach to security
These three programming languages are the leading cause of ‘security debt’
By Emma Woollacott published
News The use of certain programming languages is causing serious headaches for developers - but what can be done to tackle security debt?
Tech workers used to be happy jumping ship for better career prospects – that’s all changing
By Emma Woollacott published
News Economic uncertainty and fears of layoffs mean tech workers feel safer with the devil they know
The UK is dealing with a chronic data skills shortage
By Emma Woollacott published
News Research from Multiverse revealed that knowledge workers are wasting 10% of their time thanks to a lack of data skills
Everything you need to know about GitHub Models, the new AI testing ‘playground’ for developers
By Emma Woollacott published
News GitHub Models allows developers to test and compare large language models and integrate them directly within their workflows
Plans for North Lincolnshire data center given green light
By Emma Woollacott published
News Developers Humber Tech Park said the project could attract £3 billion in investment
US blood donation group hit by ransomware attack
By Emma Woollacott published
News OneBlood said it's working to get its systems up and running again, but that surgeries may have to be postponed
ICO slams Electoral Commission over security failures
By Emma Woollacott published
News The Electoral Commission has been reprimanded for poor security practices, including a failure to install security updates and weak password policies
UK government quantum investment welcomed by industry
By Emma Woollacott published
News The government has announced more than £100 million for research into practical applications of quantum technology
Tech professionals are shunning roles because of these major red flags during the recruitment process
By Emma Woollacott published
News New research from Hays uncovers the red flags in job ads and interviews that could mean you're missing out on the top talent
This new device could be the key to solving AI’s energy efficiency problem
By Emma Woollacott published
News A US-based research team says its computational random-access memory technique processes data entirely within the memory array
UK government launches AI ‘action plan’ to drive national adoption
By Emma Woollacott published
News Led by tech entrepreneur Matt Clifford, the new AI Opportunities Unit will explore untapped AI possibilities
AI safety tests inadequate, says Ada Lovelace Institute
By Emma Woollacott published
News Evaluations may be useful but a new report suggests they're not enough on their own and need to be used alongside other governance tools
Organizations shift away from Oracle Java as pricing changes bite
By Emma Woollacott published
News A survey from Azul Systems finds that, along with cost, customers cite a preference for open source and the threat of a Java usage audit
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