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Public Sector stories

NVIDIA backs five UK startups with USD $250 million

The package will support UK research into agentic safety and security as autonomous AI systems spread, with startups also receiving backing.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today

Digital Transformation

La Fosse CEO: Tech hire aid key amid possible 'do-nothing' budget

Employers fear higher taxes and weak incentives will keep hiring and training subdued, as the government prepares a cautious Autumn Budget.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Yesterday

Firewalls

WWCS wins SonicWall Gold status in less than a year

The promotion strengthens WWCS's support and sales access as it expands its managed security offer for regulated UK customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday

Artificial Intelligence

ScotlandIS launches 2027 awards with new skills category

Applications are open as organisers seek entrants that can demonstrate measurable impact on talent development in Scotland's digital sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Global Stories

Public Sector stories

Government

Nexer Digital hires six to boost public sector team

The additions will help the agency deliver more public sector work, including Defra programmes that need stronger service design, research and accessibility.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Today

Digital Transformation

OpenSky launches managed AI framework for public bodies

Public bodies could get AI out of the pilot stage faster, as OpenSky bundles deployment, oversight and compliance into one service.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today

Firewalls

BT International expands Global Fabric with security options

Multinational firms can now choose from four security providers on BT's network platform as AI traffic raises demands on speed, resilience and control.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday

Data Privacy

Vector launches AI scenario simulator for workplace training

Nearly 1 million learners a year will get more interactive compliance training, as selected courses gain adaptive scenarios that respond in real time.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday

Endpoint Protection

Netrio launches cybersecurity services for mid-market

Mid-sized firms can now buy round-the-clock monitoring, compliance and advisory support from one provider as staffing shortages widen cyber risk.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday

Robotics

Nvidia expands French AI push with new startup bets

The move broadens its European sovereign AI footprint as French firms and public bodies race to keep computing and data under domestic control.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Today

Ransomware

Global cyber attacks jump 48% as phishing rises

Organisations faced 2,803 attacks a week on average in September as phishing and ransomware added to pressure on corporate and public sector systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Manufacturing

Nintex launches process tool to tie AI to workflows

Rising demand for governed AI automation is pushing enterprises to seek platforms that link process knowledge with complex workflows and oversight.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Digital Transformation

Red Hat opens Singapore AI centre to scale deployment

The Singapore hub should help firms turn AI pilots into production systems faster, with engineering support and skills training across Asia Pacific.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last week

Data centers

IONOS adds European office suite to Nextcloud Workspace

Businesses and public bodies can now edit files inside a Europe-built alternative to Microsoft-based office software under European legal control.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Hybrid Cloud

SUSE unveils sovereign AI platform with NVIDIA tie-up

Enterprises will be able to keep AI agents and proprietary data inside their own infrastructure under the new SUSE-NVIDIA sovereign AI stack.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Public Sector stories

Customer Relationship Management

TEKenable folds Tether into brand after Salesforce growth

The group plans to hire more staff as enterprise demand for its Salesforce services rises across Ireland and the UK.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Yesterday

Global Positioning System

Private sector gets 80% of increase in public health funding, unions' report finds

Unions say the shift has left public providers with just $600 million of the $3 billion funding rise over three years, deepening reliance on outsourcing.

By Kate Green • 4 min read • Yesterday