News & resources

Due to the fast pace of the digital sector it pays to keep up to date with the latest news. Here we provide updates on any issues that might affect your business IT, plus share any developments happening within our company.

Featured Article : EU Data Act : New Rules For UK Companies

New EU rules on who can access and share data from connected products and cloud services are now live, with major implications for UK firms selling into the bloc.

Tech Insight : More UK Retailers Using Surveillance

In this Tech Insight, we look at how retailers across the UK are deploying new technology to deter shoplifting, reduce abuse of staff plus gather better evidence, whilst retail crime hits record le

News : ICO : Students Behind Most School Insider Attacks

Over half of all insider cyber attacks in UK schools are now being carried out by students, according to new findings from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

News : New DNA “Cassette Tapes” With Petabyte Potential

A research team in Shenzhen has built a working “cassette tape” that stores files as synthetic DNA on a polyester‑nylon tape, with a theoretical capacity that could dwarf today’s magnetic cartridge

Company Check : OpenAI Wins Microsoft’s Backing To Become A Public Benefit Corporation

OpenAI has secured Microsoft’s support to convert its for-profit arm into a Public Benefit Corporation, with the nonprofit parent retaining control and taking a stake worth more than $100 billion.

Security Stop-Press: Red Sea Cable Cuts Disrupt Microsoft Cloud Traffic

Microsoft has warned of slower Azure cloud services after key undersea internet cables in the Red Sea were cut, forcing traffic to be rerouted and causing delays across parts of Asia and the Middle

Sustainability-In-Tech : New Synthetic Graphite Boost EV Battery Lifespan by 30%

ExxonMobil has unveiled a new form of synthetic graphite designed to extend electric vehicle battery life by up to 30 per cent, in a move that could reshape the EV materials supply chain.

Video Update : Using ChatGPT Study Model

ChatGPT provides an extremely powerful way to study, get an interactive 'mentor' and improve your learning abilities in many other ways too.

Tech Tip - Recover Accidentally Closed Tabs

We’ve all done it — you’re working away, close a browser tab by mistake, and instantly regret it.

Featured Article : Sainsbury’s Facial Recognition Combats Shoplifting

Sainsbury’s has begun testing facial recognition technology in selected stores to identify repeat offenders and reduce shoplifting, triggering a wave of privacy concerns from civil liberties groups

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