Public Cloud: Ensuring Data Sovereignty and Security in the UK
In September 2024, the UK government decided to classify datacentres as critical national infrastructure, aiming to strengthen its digital economy. However, the actual landscape is
High Court: Sky Betting’s Targeting of Problem Gamblers Deemed ‘Parasitic’
A recovering gambling addict has won a significant case against Sky Betting & Gaming in the UK High Court. The court found that the online
Victims of Post Office Scandal Say It’s High Time for a Review of Legal Rules on Computer Evidence
Almost 1,000 people got wrongly convicted of crimes because of faulty evidence from a computer system the Post Office used. Now, the public knows about
US Charges Five in Phony North Korean IT Contractor Scheme
The U.S. Department of Justice just hit the headlines with the indictment of five men. This group includes two North Koreans, a Mexican, and two
MPs Condemn Latest Independent Inquiry into Loan Charge as ‘a Farce’
A group of cross-party MPs is calling the government’s newly announced independent review of the controversial Loan Charge policy a “farce.” This follows the government’s
DC01UK’s Proposal for ‘Europe’s Largest AI Data Centre’ Receives Approval from Local Council
A £3.75 billion hyperscale datacentre is on the way near the South Mimms Service Station in Hertfordshire. The local council just approved the plans from
MPs and Peers Launch Inquiry into Sabotage Threats to Subsea Internet Cables from Russia and China
MPs and peers have launched an inquiry into how well the UK can protect its undersea internet cables, especially with increasing threats from Russia and
IOWN Shifts Attention to Go-To-Market Strategy and Proof of Concept for Optical Technology in 2025
As the IOWN Global Forum celebrates its fifth birthday, it’s rolling out plans for 2025. The focus is on updating reference architectures and technologies to
Labour’s New Digital Government Strategy: A Fresh Approach or Just a Repeat?
When the UK government rolls out a new digital strategy, seasoned observers can’t help but feel a sense of déjà vu. Over the past 14
CISOs Increase Board Engagement by 77% in Two Years
In a recent global study by Splunk and Oxford Economics, a significant shift has emerged in the role of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs). Now,
Fibre Broadband Access Expands to Cover Half of Scotland
The rollout of gigabit broadband in the UK has faced a major challenge: the concern that networks focus mainly on large cities. But that’s changing.
Ongoing Issues with UK’s eVisa System Continue Despite Multiple Warnings
Two weeks into the UK’s new electronic visa (eVisa) system, travelers are already facing challenges proving their immigration status when reentering the country. Many groups