All articles by Matthew Gooding
Google Cloud launches UK data residency region for Vertex generative AI service
The hyperscale provider hopes the move will help assure customers their data is stored in a secure and legally compliant way.
UK critical infrastructure needs better cybersecurity to withstand attacks, says NCSC
The threat posed by Russia and China means UK critical infrastructure defences must be strengthened, the agency says.
Chip designer Imagination Technologies to ‘cut up to 130 UK jobs’
In a challenging market for chips, the vendor is one of several reportedly looking to cut costs by axing jobs.
John Glen to lead government digital efforts as Cabinet Office minister after reshuffle
The latest change means 15 ministers have had responsibility for government digital transformation in the past decade.
Optus blames software error after 40% of Australia loses internet access
The troubled Australian telco says it has found the cause of last week’s connectivity issues.
Tech teams are recruiting GPT-4 experts to boost AI capabilities
Big businesses are competing for a small pool of AI engineers. But will the technology kill more jobs than it creates?
ICBC ransomware breach highlights cyberattack threat to financial system
The world’s biggest lender by assets was forced to take drastic action to ensure trading continued as normal.
Russia’s Sandworm hackers caused power cuts in Ukraine during missile strikes
Using flaws in existing software, the gang was able to switch off electrical substations to cause chaos as bombs fell.
Nexperia sells Newport Wafer Fab for $177m after national security probe
The UK’s biggest chip plant is getting new owners after the government forced its sale on national security grounds.
Microsoft rents GPUs from Oracle to power Bing AI search
The search engine needs so much processing power that Microsoft is turning to one of its cloud market rivals.