All articles by Greg Noone
80% of UK businesses likely to outsource cybersecurity operations within two years
The inclination to outsource cybersecurity was also mirrored to a lesser extent in France and Germany.
Metro Bank fined £16m for defective AML tech
The Financial Conduct Authority found that Metro Bank had failed to monitor more than £51bn worth of transactions for possible money laundering.
August Halliburton hack led to $35m loss, company admits
The breach disrupted key systems at Halliburton and led to data being exfiltrated – though precisely what information was lost remains unknown.
TSMC will halt AI chip exports to China from Monday
The announcement from TSMC follows reports that chips from the firm have been found in devices manufactured by sanctioned Chinese companies.
UK government unveils targeted AI assurance support for businesses
The government claims its new AI assurance measures will help drive growth in a sector that already generates £1bn for the wider UK economy.
ICO audits AI recruitment tool sector, issues almost 300 recommendations
In a wide-ranging investigation into the integrity of AI-powered recruitment platforms, the ICO said that there’s room for improvement in data protection compliance and privacy.
CMA provisionally approves Vodafone-Three merger
The deal could see the creation of the UK’s largest telecoms company, a behemoth critics have previously said would dampen competition in the marketplace.
GOV.UK Chat graduates to second trial phase, says UK government
The chatbot service for small businesses, initially announced in January, will now be trialled by 15,000 firms.
UK data centre sector needs more government support, says trade body
Industry association TechUK is calling for new and targeted support from the government to support accelerated growth in the data centre sector.
French parliamentary committee calls for Atos nationalisation
The French parliament’s Finance Commission has announced its adoption of an amendment that could see Atos taken into public ownership.