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AI predicted to boost global ransomware threat – NCSC
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

AI predicted to boost global ransomware threat – NCSC

Artificial intelligence will heighten global ransomware threats, flowing from a surge in cyber attacks, according the UK's National Cyber Security Centre.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
Surge in eCommerce platforms sees rise of counterfeit goods
Unified Communications

Surge in eCommerce platforms sees rise of counterfeit goods

Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) offers a solution to the growing problem of counterfeit goods on ecommerce platforms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2023

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UK government launches £1.5m campaign to boost tech sector
Artificial Intelligence

UK government launches £1.5m campaign to boost tech sector

Tech Secretary Michelle Donelan announces a £1.5m government campaign to stimulate investment in UK science and technology startups.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
UK govt's 'wait & see' approach to AI regulation sparks row
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

UK govt's 'wait & see' approach to AI regulation sparks row

UK government's wait and see approach to AI regulation sparks criticism among lawmakers over lack of urgency despite AI's existential threat warnings.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024
UK government invests £100m to refine AI regulation
EduTech

UK government invests £100m to refine AI regulation

The UK government earmarks £100m for more agile AI regulation to bolster the country's tech sphere, enhancing understanding and leveraging of AI's potential.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
Fintech leaders urging stricter AI laws at recent summit
Fintech

Fintech leaders urging stricter AI laws at recent summit

Fintech leaders urge UK regulators to impose stricter AI laws to foster confidence and responsible usage in financial services.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024
UK Government launches AI Opportunity Forum to boost private sector
Digital Transformation

UK Government launches AI Opportunity Forum to boost private sector

The UK Government launches its first AI Opportunity Forum, a pioneering initiative to speed up AI adoption in the private sector, promising to fuel innovation and productivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Companies fear unintentional greenwashing, study reveals
Supply Chain

Companies fear unintentional greenwashing, study reveals

Over half of UK businesses fear unintended 'greenwashing' due to unclear carbon footprint reporting, as gov't considers stricter emissions disclosure rules.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024
UK govt invests £530m to boost rural broadband connectivity
Unified Communications

UK govt invests £530m to boost rural broadband connectivity

UK Government announces over £530m investment to enhance rural broadband, targeting connectivity for 330,000+ businesses and homes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Dec 2023
UK govt risks 'catastrophic ransomware attack', warns committee
Unified Communications

UK govt risks 'catastrophic ransomware attack', warns committee

UK's critical infrastructure faces 'catastrophic ransomware attack' due to inadequate preparation, warns parliamentary committee.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Dec 2023
Vast Data's substantial funding to disrupt AI data stack industry
Storage

Vast Data's substantial funding to disrupt AI data stack industry

Vast Data secures triple-digit million-dollar funding, boosting its valuation and potential to shake up the AI data stack industry.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023
UK government to invest £17m in AI & data science scholarships
EduTech

UK government to invest £17m in AI & data science scholarships

UK government commits £17m to foster diversity in AI with 2,000 data science scholarships aimed at underrepresented groups.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Nov 2023
Responsible AI development in the UK: Yohan Lobo's perspective
AI Security

Responsible AI development in the UK: Yohan Lobo's perspective

Yohan Lobo, Industry Solutions Manager at M-Files, discusses how British businesses can shape responsible AI growth in the UK.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2023
UK Govt announces £200m digital skills training package
Generative AI

UK Govt announces £200m digital skills training package

The UK Government unveils a £200m digital skills package aimed at enhancing local economies and fostering the rise of 'digital nomads'.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023
NHS staff urge for swift digital innovation to improve healthcare outcomes
Health Technologies

NHS staff urge for swift digital innovation to improve healthcare outcomes

NHS staff are urging swift digital innovations to curb increasing wait times, cut costs, and enhance patient outcomes, a BT study shows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Nov 2023
UK government triples investment in AI supercomputing capabilities
EduTech

UK government triples investment in AI supercomputing capabilities

UK triples £300m investment in AI supercomputing, boosting research capabilities in safety, drug discovery, and clean energy.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023
UK governmental proposal aims to boost online product safety
Risk & Compliance

UK governmental proposal aims to boost online product safety

UK's product safety regime may reform to reduce unsafe purchases from online retailers, boosting safety rates.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2023
UK government allocates £118m to elevate AI skills and development
Hyperscale

UK government allocates £118m to elevate AI skills and development

UK government unveils ambitious £118m funding boost to enhance national artificial intelligence skills and advance R&D.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2023