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Kao Data urges swift action to unlock USD $31 billion pledged by tech giants, aiming to boost the UK's AI infrastructure and secure global leadership.

The UK government has unveiled plans for an AI Growth Lab, a regulatory sandbox to foster innovation in AI with robust safety and oversight measures.

Trustmarque and Ultima are merging to form a UK IT giant with GBP £1bn revenue, combining expertise in cloud, cybersecurity, and digital innovation.

A major AWS outage disrupted UK banks, government sites and global platforms, exposing risks of overdependence on a few cloud providers.

UK cyberattacks have surged, prompting calls for revamped security and stricter supplier oversight amid escalating threats and costly breaches.

The NCSC warns of a 130% surge in major cyberattacks, urging UK boards to prioritise cyber resilience and rapid recovery planning for critical operations.

Gaps in UK fibre networks delay data centre growth and threaten the nation's ambitions to lead in artificial intelligence, says Neos Networks research.

CyberSmart has joined the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group as a National Ambassador to bolster cyberdefence for UK SMEs and their MSPs.

London firm Duke of Design cuts 3D interior design costs to under GBP £1 and slashes rendering time from days to minutes using AI technology.

Civo urges the UK government to adopt its 'Tech Sovereignty Agenda' to boost domestic innovation and reduce reliance on foreign tech suppliers.

OneAdvanced has launched autonomous AI agents across NHS, government and legal sectors, boosting efficiency and supporting 150,000 extra patient appointments weekly.

UK firms are urged to strengthen cyber supply chain defences ahead of the new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, set to tighten incident reporting and oversight.

October's Cyber Security Awareness Month urges UK businesses to strengthen defences amid rising attacks impacting major brands and risking £300m losses.

The UK's new digital ID scheme aims to cut fraud by GBP £1.6bn yearly but faces concerns over inclusion, innovation, and effective implementation from experts.

The UK government aims to save GBP £45 billion by using AI-assisted coding to boost civil service productivity and modernise public services.

Ecommpay partners with EdenChase to offer free sessions supporting eCommerce firms in joining the UK's Disability Confident Scheme for inclusive hiring.

TISA warns current rules limit Targeted Support reach to just a quarter of consumers, urging legal changes to help more vulnerable customers effectively.

Nearly half of UK public sector IT leaders warn cyber defences lack funding and skills amid rising complexity and budget constraints.

Only 16% of UK public sector organisations have fully implemented digital strategies, down from 23% in 2023, as transformation faces delays and frustrations.

A new study reveals 71% of UK adults, especially under-25s, have faced scam emails or texts, highlighting a sharp rise in online fraud incidents.