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World Backup Day highlights rise in ransomware incidents
Data Protection

World Backup Day highlights rise in ransomware incidents

On World Backup Day, Apricorn warns of rising ransomware threats as incidents surged 11% in 2024, stressing the dire need for secure data backups.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
UK Government to cut jobs, save GBP £2bn with AI use
EduTech

UK Government to cut jobs, save GBP £2bn with AI use

The UK Government's plan to cut civil service jobs and utilise AI aims to save over GBP £2 billion a year, sparking industry discussions on efficiency.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
AI integration in UK civil service garners expert reactions
Digital Transformation

AI integration in UK civil service garners expert reactions

Experts respond positively to the UK Government's move to integrate artificial intelligence into the civil service, highlighting the need for effective governance and quality data.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
UK tech leaders endorse AI for public sector modernisation
Digital Transformation

UK tech leaders endorse AI for public sector modernisation

UK tech leaders have welcomed the Prime Minister's pledge to reshape the state, underscoring AI's vital role in boosting public service efficiency.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025

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UK cyber security bill under scrutiny for key omissions
Firewalls

UK cyber security bill under scrutiny for key omissions

The UK government has introduced the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill aimed at strengthening national infrastructure, though experts warn it may lack key provisions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
UK Food Standards to enhance safety with AI tool
Artificial Intelligence

UK Food Standards to enhance safety with AI tool

The Food Standards Agency is partnering with Aiimi to deploy AI-driven search technology to enhance food safety assessments and expedite new product applications.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
Target Group & FourNet partner to enhance NICE CXone use
Unified Communications

Target Group & FourNet partner to enhance NICE CXone use

Target Group has forged a five-year partnership with FourNet to enhance its contact centre operations using the NICE CXone platform, aiming for greater efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
NormCyber to host cyber event for Yorkshire businesses
Ransomware

NormCyber to host cyber event for Yorkshire businesses

NormCyber has teamed up with the Yorkshire & Humber Cyber Crime Unit to host a free Cyber Crime Awareness Event for SMEs and charities on 20th February 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Beyond ransomware payments: A proactive approach to cybersecurity
Data Protection

Beyond ransomware payments: A proactive approach to cybersecurity

The UK government proposes banning ransomware payments by public sector bodies, yet experts warn that proactive data protection strategies are essential to combat cyber threats.

By Simon Pamplin • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
London tech salaries lead, Manchester & Leeds compete
Data Analytics

London tech salaries lead, Manchester & Leeds compete

A new survey shows tech professionals in London earn an average salary of GBP £120,000, highlighting the city's status as a thriving technology hub.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Half of UK education professionals worried about AI risks
Data Protection

Half of UK education professionals worried about AI risks

A new survey from Sharp reveals that half of education professionals in the UK feel anxious about AI heightening cybersecurity risks, highlighting urgent training needs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
UK unifies armed forces recruitment with Pega platform
Robotic Process Automation

UK unifies armed forces recruitment with Pega platform

The UK government has launched a unified recruitment service for its armed forces, with Pega providing a digital platform to streamline the enlistment process.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sun, 9th Feb 2025
West of England launches initiative to boost connectivity
Unified Communications

West of England launches initiative to boost connectivity

The West of England has launched a Digital Office, aiming to uplift the local economy by GBP £1.3 billion annually through improved broadband access.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Aiimi Insight Engine now available on Azure Marketplace
Data Analytics

Aiimi Insight Engine now available on Azure Marketplace

British AI firm Aiimi has launched its Aiimi Insight Engine on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, enhancing global workplaces' data management capabilities.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
UK government faces urgent cybersecurity threat crisis
Ransomware

UK government faces urgent cybersecurity threat crisis

A forthcoming National Audit Office report signals urgent cyber threats to the UK government, exposing vulnerabilities in 58 critical IT systems and a skills gap in security roles.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Kreoh appoints Dr Williamson as Chief Strategy Officer
Artificial Intelligence

Kreoh appoints Dr Williamson as Chief Strategy Officer

Dr Brian Williamson has been appointed Chief Strategy Officer at Kreoh, a firm specialising in AI and R&D tax credits, to spearhead its growth strategy.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
State of Open Con 2025 reveals keynote speaker lineup
Open source

State of Open Con 2025 reveals keynote speaker lineup

OpenUK has announced a stellar lineup for State of Open Con 2025, set to highlight AI and open source developments on 4th and 5th February in London.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025
UK seeks to boost AI leadership, address data ignorance
Digital Transformation

UK seeks to boost AI leadership, address data ignorance

Prime Minister Keir Starmer aims to position Britain as a leader in Artificial Intelligence, highlighting the crucial yet underappreciated role of data centres.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025