News
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06 September 2024
Longstanding Darktrace CEO Poppy Gustafsson to step down
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06 September 2024
EE ups UK wireless ante with 5G standalone network, Wi-Fi 7 router
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06 September 2024
NFL teams throw to Extreme Networks to enhance fan experiences
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06 September 2024
AT&T taps Nokia to accelerate future-ready fibre broadband
News Archive
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September 05, 2024
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Sep'24
Tencent Cloud debuts palm scanning tech in global markets
Tencent Cloud launches palm verification technology for global markets, offering AI-driven identity authentication to support contactless payments and security access management
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September 05, 2024
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Sep'24
NCSC and allies call out Russia's Unit 29155 over cyber warfare
The NCSC and counterpart agencies from the US and other countries have exposed a long-running campaign of Russian cyber espionage and warfare conducted by GRU Unit 29155
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September 05, 2024
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Sep'24
UK’s C-suite more technically skilled than others, finds Accenture
Looking at CEO and board-level positions globally, Accenture found the UK has the most technically skilled C-suite worldwide
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September 05, 2024
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Sep'24
Fog ransomware crew evolving into wide-ranging threat
The emergent Fog ransomware gang appears to be changing up its victimology in search of more cash-rich victims
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September 05, 2024
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Sep'24
Ongoing TfL cyber attack takes out Dial-a-Ride service
The Dial-a-Ride assisted transit service for disabled people had to temporarily suspend part of its operations as Transport for London deals with an ongoing cyber attack, but the service has now been recovered
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September 05, 2024
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Sep'24
Government plans for NHS Digital Health Check roll-out
The digital health check, originally planned to be deployed in spring 2024, will be piloted at three local authorities, covering 130,000 people
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September 05, 2024
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Sep'24
On-train internet connectivity pivotal for rail industry growth
Survey of rail industry professionals highlights the fundamental role of onboard internet connectivity in the evolution of the rail industry by the people who will be responsible for overseeing it
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September 05, 2024
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Sep'24
Asda evolves petrol forecourt networking technology
Managed network provider Evolve enters partnership with UK supermarket chain to offer connectivity support at 116 new petrol forecourt sites
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September 05, 2024
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Sep'24
Canadian arrested by France after cooperating with US on Sky ECC cryptophone investigation
Thomas Herdman, who faces charges in France over his involvement in distributing Sky ECC encrypted phones, was arrested by French police despite agreeing to cooperate with US law enforcement
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September 05, 2024
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Sep'24
Vodafone to double mobile network coverage in Australia
Following a network-sharing agreement with Optus, Vodafone will double its mobile network coverage in Australia by 2025, reaching 98.4% of the population
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September 04, 2024
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Sep'24
PyPI loophole puts thousands of packages at risk of compromise
Thousands of PyPI packages are at risk of an attack technique dubbed Revival Hijack, which exploits a loophole in the platform’s package naming feature
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September 04, 2024
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Sep'24
IFA 2024: Latest Snapdragon X Series to ‘redefine’ enterprise computing
Global mobile processor and platform provider takes wraps off next generation of flagship product’s X Series portfolio with the addition of platform claimed to bring ‘incredible’ battery life, superior performance and CoPilot+ PC capability
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September 04, 2024
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Sep'24
Lloyds Bank uses artificial intelligence to check trade finance documents
Bank is automating checks of digital and paper-based documentation in trade financing with the help of artificial intelligence
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September 04, 2024
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Sep'24
Retailers question using live facial recognition for shoplifting
Retailers praise benefits of retrospective over live facial recognition in dealing with shoplifting, but stress there are ongoing concerns around the ethical, legal and safety implications of using the technology in stores
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September 04, 2024
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Sep'24
CMA clears Microsoft and Inflection AI transaction
Microsoft’s hiring of Inflection AI teams is regarded as a merger under UK law, but this deal has not curbed competition in the artificial intelligence market
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September 04, 2024
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Sep'24
Fraud and scam complaints hit highest ever level in UK
The Financial Ombudsman Service says it recorded almost 9,000 complaints about fraud and scams from April to June, the most ever recorded
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September 04, 2024
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Sep'24
Post Office and Fujitsu malevolence and incompetence means huge final taxpayers’ bill
The human tragedy caused by the Post Office scandal cannot be measured, but the total financial cost will be well beyond the £1bn set aside by the government
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September 04, 2024
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Sep'24
How digital models help Anglian Water manage leaks
We speak to Anglian Water about how it uses digital technologies to improve operations and provide on-site engineers with the data they need
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September 04, 2024
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Sep'24
MachineQ unveils IoT power monitoring
Demand from current and prospective customers seeking ways to understand power consumption and obtain executable data sees introduction of internet of things service
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September 03, 2024
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Sep'24
TSB systems could be on the move again as BBVA eyes its parent
TSB was migrated to the systems of Sabadell in a project remembered for its monumental IT meltdown in 2018
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September 03, 2024
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Sep'24
Chief data officers highlight data integrity woes
In a report from the company co-founded by web inventor Tim Berners-Lee, CDOs discuss the challenges of artificial intelligence and using increasing amounts of personal data
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September 03, 2024
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Sep'24
Brownsville, Texas makes quality of life leap with smart city private 5G
Tech provider deploys smart city tech to aid Texan city as it looks to ‘reinvent’ human-to-digital interactions to deliver improved citizen services and enhanced quality of life
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September 03, 2024
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Sep'24
Swedish law firms debate AI’s future impact on profession
Swedish law firms examine the use of artificial intelligence in their businesses as the sector sees a surge in take-up
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September 03, 2024
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Sep'24
Fixed and mobile comms in New Zealand show diverse growth trends
Research finds Kiwi connectivity continues robust upward track for mobile services while fixed sector set for modest growth driven by fibre broadband expansion
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September 03, 2024
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Sep'24
Tech secretary pledges to ‘rewire Whitehall’ and plug the digital gap
Secretary of state for Science, Innovation and Technology, Peter Kyle, promises to drive innovation through the NHS, champion AI safety and ensure government harnesses the power of digital
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September 03, 2024
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Sep'24
Flash prices drop as drive production increases but demand lags
Flash prices were high in the early part of this year as a result of manufacturer production squeezes but have since dropped because demand has been slack, with flash now costing just under 10 cents per gigabyte
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September 03, 2024
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Sep'24
Transport for London hit by cyber attack
London’s transport network provider TfL experiences cyber security incident, but reassures customers there is no impact on services
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September 03, 2024
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Sep'24
Arelion claims optical transmission first
Optical transmission services and technology providers announce the successful completion of project leading to the world’s first 1.6 terabits-per-second wavelengths data transmission in a live network field trial
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September 03, 2024
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Sep'24
Nationwide development platform uses Red Hat technology
Building society is speeding up its software releases through Red Hat cloud application development platform
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September 02, 2024
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Sep'24
Verizon and Skylo team for satellite-based IoT and messaging
US telco forges partnership with satellite service provider to launch commercial satellite-based direct-to-device messaging service for consumers and drive technology innovation through first-of-its-kind internet of things satellite trial
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September 02, 2024
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Sep'24
Grüner Veltliner winegrowers gain ultra-fast fibre connectivity
Wine-growing regions of Lower Austria connected with 800km of fibre internet enabling 10 gigabit connectivity for residents in rural region, less than a year into project deployment
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September 02, 2024
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Sep'24
Ogi secures £45m funding to support next stages of fibre growth
Leading Welsh altnet secures major financial package to support next stages of growth in gigabit network spanning domestic territory and the South Wales trunk road into England
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September 02, 2024
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Sep'24
Navigating the shifting sands of open source
As open source matures, the Cloud Native Computing Foundation is grappling with issues ranging from licence rug-pulling and the rise of artificial intelligence to the changing dynamics of open source contributions
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September 02, 2024
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Sep'24
UK and Ukraine digital trade deal comes into force
The UK eases access to the deep tech startup community in Ukraine through digital-only agreement
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September 02, 2024
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Sep'24
Government funds research to tackle extreme weather
Researchers will use data gathered from monitoring rivers, weather conditions and ground water saturation to improve flood and drought defences
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August 30, 2024
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Aug'24
Siegwerk strengthens global manufacturing operations with managed SD-WAN
Global manufacturer enhances operational security and digitisation with managed SD-WAN, managed security and professional services
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August 30, 2024
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Aug'24
MEF association claims SASE milestone
Leading technology provider achieves first milestone in secure access service edge programme, with SASE certification now generally available to trade association’s technology and service provider members
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August 30, 2024
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Aug'24
Norwegian Refugee Council leverages Okta for Good cyber scheme
Pietro Galli, CIO of the Norwegian Refugee Council, reveals how the globally distributed NGO has been taking advantage of the Okta for Good CSR programme to improve its own cyber security and data protection practice, and elevate good practice in ...
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August 30, 2024
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Aug'24
Nobu Hotels upgrades with AI-powered wired network infrastructure
Boutique hotel chain launches luxury services and amenities such as AI Concierge based on real-time data and guest preferences
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August 30, 2024
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Aug'24
Government renews hunt for UKRI CEO
Two senior innovation roles are up for grabs as government looks for a CEO to lead UK Research and Innovation, as well as a new executive chair of Innovate UK
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August 29, 2024
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Aug'24
AI hype hits reality roadblock
Recent surveys point to failings of artificial intelligence initiatives to achieve business objectives and deliver return on investment
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August 29, 2024
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Aug'24
Check Point secured for annual Security Serious cyber awards
The annual Security Serious Unsung Heroes awards, recognising the champions of the UK cyber security industry, are back once again, with a new headline sponsor joining the party
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August 29, 2024
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Aug'24
Chunghwa Telecom and NTT activate world’s first International IOWN APN
IT and comms giant activates international photonic network between Taiwan and Japan in latest stage of Innovative Optical and Wireless Network project
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August 29, 2024
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Aug'24
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov under formal investigation, released on bail
European Commission confirms it has powers to place Telegram under ‘direct supervision’ if it meets the threshold for regulation under the Digital Services Act
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August 29, 2024
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Aug'24
5G-enabled FWA devices go mainstream in US
Annual fixed wireless access CPE market survey finds shipments of FWA CPE expected to grow 23% to reach 37.5 million units in 2024, with India and North America driving business
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August 29, 2024
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Aug'24
Iranian APT caught acting as access broker for ransomware crews
Members of Iran-backed Pioneer Kitten APT appear to be trying to supplement their pay packets by helping Russian-speaking ransomware gangs to access their victims in exchange for a cut of the profits
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August 29, 2024
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Aug'24
Women face greater risk of job displacement from automation
A combination of the types of jobs women perform and biases influencing the development of artificial intelligence leaves them in more danger of AI disruption
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August 29, 2024
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Aug'24
Study highlights secure software supply chain best practices
Security trends report from open source firm shows the approaches IT leaders take to secure their software supply chain
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August 29, 2024
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Aug'24
Nvidia drives forward accelerated computing advantage
Nvidia is experiencing huge demand for accelerated computing using GPUs to run compute-intensive datacentre workloads
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August 29, 2024
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Aug'24
US offers $2.5m bounty for on-the-run malware dev
US State Department puts a $2.5m bounty on the head of Angler exploit kit developer and ransomware crew member Volodymyr Kadariya as part of a major developing case