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Fibre gaps delaying UK data centre growth & AI ambitions

Gaps in UK fibre networks delay data centre growth and threaten the nation's ambitions to lead in artificial intelligence, says Neos Networks research.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025

Smart Home

CyberSmart joins NCRCG to boost cyber resilience for UK SMEs

CyberSmart has joined the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group as a National Ambassador to bolster cyberdefence for UK SMEs and their MSPs.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025

Artificial Intelligence

AI speeds up 3D interior design as London firm cuts costs to GBP £1

London firm Duke of Design cuts 3D interior design costs to under GBP £1 and slashes rendering time from days to minutes using AI technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025

Data Protection

Civo urges UK to adopt 'Tech Sovereignty Agenda' for digital future

Civo urges the UK government to adopt its 'Tech Sovereignty Agenda' to boost domestic innovation and reduce reliance on foreign tech suppliers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Oct 2025

Data Protection

OneAdvanced launches agentic AI for NHS, government & legal sectors

OneAdvanced has launched autonomous AI agents across NHS, government and legal sectors, boosting efficiency and supporting 150,000 extra patient appointments weekly.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025

Hyperscale

UK firms urged to prepare for new cyber supply chain rules

UK firms are urged to strengthen cyber supply chain defences ahead of the new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, set to tighten incident reporting and oversight.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025

Ransomware

Cyber Security Awareness Month

October's Cyber Security Awareness Month urges UK businesses to strengthen defences amid rising attacks impacting major brands and risking £300m losses.

By Martin Jakobsen • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025

Risk & Compliance

Digital ID promise for UK weighed against risks to inclusion & innovation

The UK's new digital ID scheme aims to cut fraud by GBP £1.6bn yearly but faces concerns over inclusion, innovation, and effective implementation from experts.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025

DevOps

UK government eyes GBP £45 billion savings with AI-assisted coding

The UK government aims to save GBP £45 billion by using AI-assisted coding to boost civil service productivity and modernise public services.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Fintech

Ecommpay drives inclusion with support for Disability Confident scheme

Ecommpay partners with EdenChase to offer free sessions supporting eCommerce firms in joining the UK's Disability Confident Scheme for inclusive hiring.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Legislation

TISA urges action to boost Targeted Support for more consumers

TISA warns current rules limit Targeted Support reach to just a quarter of consumers, urging legal changes to help more vulnerable customers effectively.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025

Data Protection

UK IT leaders warn cyber defences lack funding & skills

Nearly half of UK public sector IT leaders warn cyber defences lack funding and skills amid rising complexity and budget constraints.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025

Software-as-a-Service

UK public sector faces hurdles as digital transformation slows

Only 16% of UK public sector organisations have fully implemented digital strategies, down from 23% in 2023, as transformation faces delays and frustrations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025

Payment Technologies

Three in four UK adults targeted by scam emails & texts, study finds

A new study reveals 71% of UK adults, especially under-25s, have faced scam emails or texts, highlighting a sharp rise in online fraud incidents.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025

Data Protection

Wikipedia loses UK court battle over Online Safety Act rules

Wikipedia has lost its UK High Court bid to avoid new Online Safety Act rules requiring user verification on its platform.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025

Data Protection

Ban on ransom payments seen as start, not solution, to cyber risk

The UK bans public bodies from paying ransomware demands, marking a key move in cyber defence but experts urge broader action for true resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025

Artificial Intelligence

UK may impose two-hour social media limit for under-16s

The UK government plans to impose a two-hour daily social media limit for under-16s to tackle youth compulsive behaviour and online harms.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025

Emergency Communications

NSSLGlobal secures FCDO Services deal for hybrid satellite network

NSSLGlobal wins FCDO Services contract to provide hybrid satellite network, boosting secure, high-speed connectivity for UK diplomatic and disaster response teams worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025