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Defra awards Atos GBP £150m contract for IT modernisation
Human Capital Management

Defra awards Atos GBP £150m contract for IT modernisation

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has signed a five-year contract worth GBP £150m with Atos to enhance IT and sustainability services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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

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Legacy systems hampering UK public sector digital progress
Digital Transformation

Legacy systems hampering UK public sector digital progress

Only 6% of UK public sector organisations have fully embraced digital transformation, with legacy systems and skill shortages causing major delays, research finds.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Over 1,200 government devices lost or stolen across 2024
Data Protection

Over 1,200 government devices lost or stolen across 2024

Over 1,200 devices were reported lost or stolen across UK government departments in 2024, highlighting ongoing security challenges despite audits and efforts.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Windsor calls for total smartphone ban in UK schools
EduTech

Windsor calls for total smartphone ban in UK schools

Lady Frederick Windsor urges banning smartphones in schools, citing risks to children's physical and emotional health amid new Ofcom online safety rules.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Responsibility declines as attacks continue: UK cybersecurity survey
Software-as-a-Service

Responsibility declines as attacks continue: UK cybersecurity survey

Only 27% of UK boards now have cybersecurity responsibility, down from 38% in 2021, amid rising phishing attacks threatening businesses nationwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
UK businesses lead in AI adoption, outpacing global peers
Digital Transformation

UK businesses lead in AI adoption, outpacing global peers

New research reveals that 93% of UK businesses have gained efficiencies from generative AI, surpassing the global average, with strong investment plans ahead.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
UK data centre firm champions the 'neural edge' revolution
Digital Transformation

UK data centre firm champions the 'neural edge' revolution

Latos is championing localised neural edge data centres to bolster AI adoption in the UK, addressing latency to enhance sectors from public services to finance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
UK unveils Cyber Security & Resilience Bill advancements
EduTech

UK unveils Cyber Security & Resilience Bill advancements

The UK government has unveiled the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, aiming to bolster protections for critical infrastructure against rising cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
Intuit launches UK council to boost AI in small business
Digital Transformation

Intuit launches UK council to boost AI in small business

The Intuit Small Business Growth Council has launched in the UK, uniting 18 entrepreneurs to boost AI and digital adoption for small businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
UK government urged to modernise for effective AI use
Digital Transformation

UK government urged to modernise for effective AI use

The UK government's use of artificial intelligence is under scrutiny, with experts highlighting urgent investment needs to overcome barriers and enhance public services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Government's AI fund aims to boost public sector reform
Digital Transformation

Government's AI fund aims to boost public sector reform

The UK government unveils its Transformation Fund to boost AI adoption in the public sector, aiming to address skills shortages and enhance digital reform.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Scottish tech sector optimistic amid challenges for 2025
Unified Communications

Scottish tech sector optimistic amid challenges for 2025

A report by ScotlandIS reveals that 73% of Scottish tech firms remain optimistic for 2025, despite current economic challenges and rising AI opportunities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
UK designers oppose government's AI copyright proposal
Physical Security

UK designers oppose government's AI copyright proposal

Concerns are mounting as nearly 30 leading designers urge the UK government to reconsider plans allowing AI companies to exploit copyrighted works without consent.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
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