Satellite technology to provide broadband to remote areas of Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire Council is using satellite technology to deliver ultrafast broadband to rural locations as part of a deal with IT supplier CGI. The low Earth…
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Apple encryption legal challenge heard behind closed doors despite calls for public hearing
The Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) has held a day-long secret hearing into an appeal brought by Apple against a government notice requiring it to provide…
Minister asks for evidence of Post Office ECCO+ system problems
The government minister in charge of the Post Office has asked for evidence of problems caused by a third Post Office branch software system known…
How CISOs can counter the threat of nation state espionage
Over 80% of global companies are now using AI to improve business operations. AI has also become a feature of individuals’ daily lives as we…
Where next for cloud market regulation in Europe?
A cloud market characterised by openness, interoperability, and fairness has to be the aspiration for Europe, but we are currently far from that. I fear…
IT Sustainability Think Tank: Environmental trends to redefine IT strategies in 2025
Sustainability is a critical driver for business growth. This is not just a response to consumer demand but also a strategic move to mitigate risks…
HMRC looks to upgrade SOC with advanced SIEM tech
His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is firming up plans to procure more security information and event management (SIEM) services as it seeks to enhance…
US Congress demands UK lifts gag on Apple encryption order
US lawmakers have hit out at the Home Office for “attempting to gag” US companies by preventing them from telling Congress whether they have been…
SuperBlack ransomware may have ties to LockBit
An emergent ransomware gang that has been exploiting two vulnerabilities in Fortinet firewall appliances may have links to current or former members of the notorious…
Driving licence data could be used for police facial recognition
Human rights group Liberty has said the UK government’s proposed Crime and Policing Bill will transform the country’s driving licence database into a de-facto facial…
Government announces inevitable end to Payments Services Regulator
The government has canned the Payments Services Regulator (PSR) to reduce red tape as part of its Plan for Change. PSR activities will be transitioned…
IR35 reforms: HMRC’s assessment of private sector impacts called into question
The news that HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has collected £1bn more in tax than expected from the 2021 private sector roll-out of the IR35…