UK Government stories - Page 2
UK establishes new independent Semiconductor Institute
Tue, 21st May 2024
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telco
The UK Government has unveiled plans to create an independent UK Semiconductor Institute, backed by a GBP £1 billion commitment, to drive innovation and global competitiveness in the semiconductor sector.
Immersive Labs partners with DoD for enhanced cyber training
Fri, 17th May 2024
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it training
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uk government
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immersive labs
Immersive Labs teams up with the US Department of Defense to offer advanced cyber training, enhancing military personnel’s skills to counter escalating cyber threats.
Study reveals tech diversity crucial for UK emergency services
Wed, 15th May 2024
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radio
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telco
A study finds UK emergency services suffer frequent communication outages due to limited technology diversity, highlighting the need for mixed communication systems.
BT lands £70m IT deal to strengthen South West police forces
Thu, 9th May 2024
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cloud services
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connectivity
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data sharing
BT nets a £70m IT services contract aimed at bolstering technology infrastructure and enhancing connectivity for Devon and Cornwall and Dorset Police, strengthening South West England's police forces.
UK government departments reveal rise in data breaches & lost devices
Wed, 8th May 2024
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encryption
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smart home
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ministry of justice
A rise in data breaches and lost devices across key UK government departments potentially impacting thousands, highlights urgent need for enhanced data protection.
UK mandates minimum security standards for smart devices
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ncsc
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network visibility
Smart devices, including phones and TVs, must now meet government-mandated cybersecurity standards in the United Kingdom.
UK government drafts new law to regulate artificial intelligence
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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llms
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ai
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safety
In a move towards regulating AI, the UK government is expected to focus on bias and safety within emerging tech after prolonged deliberations. Details of the legislation remain undisclosed.
Public sector prioritises digital experience tech investment
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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riverbed
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productivity
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public sector
Survey reveals 80% of UK public sector leaders plan to accelerate digital adoption, viewing it as a priority over the next five years to boost employee engagement and citizen interaction.
Virgin Media O2 to provide mobility data to UK Government
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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cleantech
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The Office for National Statistics selects Virgin Media O2 Business to supply anonymised mobility data, aiding government decision-making for national policies via the Integrated Data Service platform.
UK government launches £1.5m campaign to boost tech sector
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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ai
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global economy
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uk government
Tech Secretary Michelle Donelan announces a £1.5m government campaign to stimulate investment in UK science and technology startups.
UK govt's 'wait & see' approach to AI regulation sparks row
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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cyber threats
UK government's wait and see approach to AI regulation sparks criticism among lawmakers over lack of urgency despite AI's existential threat warnings.
UK government invests £100m to refine AI regulation
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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edutech
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healthtech
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.
Fintech leaders urging stricter AI laws at recent summit
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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fintech
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quantum computing
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regulation
Fintech leaders urge UK regulators to impose stricter AI laws to foster confidence and responsible usage in financial services.
UK Government launches AI Opportunity Forum to boost private sector
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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productivity
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.
Data Privacy Day: Zoho highlights the need for more education
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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edutech
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data analytics
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martech
Data Privacy Day: Zoho stresses the vital need for businesses to educate themselves, increase transparency and bolster data privacy practices as AI use intensifies.
AI predicted to boost global ransomware threat – NCSC
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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edge ai
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threat intelligence
Artificial intelligence will heighten global ransomware threats, flowing from a surge in cyber attacks, according the UK's National Cyber Security Centre.
Companies fear unintentional greenwashing, study reveals
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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sustainability
Over half of UK businesses fear unintended 'greenwashing' due to unclear carbon footprint reporting, as gov't considers stricter emissions disclosure rules.
UK govt invests £530m to boost rural broadband connectivity
Mon, 18th Dec 2023
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uc
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collaboration
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telco
UK Government announces over £530m investment to enhance rural broadband, targeting connectivity for 330,000+ businesses and homes.
UK govt risks 'catastrophic ransomware attack', warns committee
Mon, 18th Dec 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
UK's critical infrastructure faces 'catastrophic ransomware attack' due to inadequate preparation, warns parliamentary committee.
Vast Data's substantial funding to disrupt AI data stack industry
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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storage
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ai
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capital
Vast Data secures triple-digit million-dollar funding, boosting its valuation and potential to shake up the AI data stack industry.