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• September 02, 2026 02 Sep'26

  Lords considers government emergency AI kill switch

   An amendment to the UK’s Cyber Security and Resilience Bill will give the government powers to switch off AI systems or data centres in an emergency

• September 02, 2026 02 Sep'26

  UK airport hackers leak stolen customer data

  The cyber gang that attacked Manchester Airports Group has leaked data on 8.7 million travellers after its victim refused to pay a ransom.

• September 02, 2026 02 Sep'26

  Mythos helps bug bounty firm find critical hidden RCE

  HackerOne used Anthropic's controversial Claude Mythos 5 model on its codebase and found a critical hidden flaw.

• September 02, 2026 02 Sep'26

  Dragonwing expands access to intelligent connected devices

  Processors intelligently connect devices across the IoT industry, attributed with adding intelligence, vision and connectivity to devices deployed in businesses and factories

• September 02, 2026 02 Sep'26

  SES, De Boer Marine expand maritime satellite comms collaboration

  Maritime technology specialist collaborates with leading satellite communications provider, looking to strengthens ability to deliver reliable, flexible connectivity services to maritime customers

• September 02, 2026 02 Sep'26

  AWS sets 2026 opening date for Saudi cloud region

  New cloud region, AI partnerships and skills programmes underscore AWS’s growing role in supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030

• September 02, 2026 02 Sep'26

  Microsoft sets November launch for Saudi cloud region

  Announcement at Leap 2026 highlights Saudi Arabia’s push to expand local cloud and AI infrastructure in support of Vision 2030

• September 02, 2026 02 Sep'26

  Rising token bills force rethink of AI cost management

  APAC enterprises are consuming more tokens even as unit prices fall, and the advice on what to do about it runs from smarter caching and gated model access to renting their own infrastructure

• September 01, 2026 01 Sep'26

  Digital ID challenges remain despite government U-turn, says NAO

  While the government may have cancelled its digital ID scheme, challenges such as fragmented data, digital access to public services and public trust remain

• September 01, 2026 01 Sep'26

  DE-CIX expands global AI-ready connectivity with Microsoft Azure route

  Dual-homed architecture across North America, Europe and Asia designed to deliver resilient, geo-redundant Microsoft Azure connectivity for latency-sensitive enterprise and AI workloads

• September 01, 2026 01 Sep'26

  Chancellor unveils plans to entice UK tech startups

  The UK government aims to build out home-grown research and development in artificial intelligence and cyber security

• September 01, 2026 01 Sep'26

  Interview: Haleon’s tech chief delighted for AI agents to feed SAP ‘clean core’

  Haleon, formed from the consumer health units of GSK, Pfizer and Novartis, makes familiar brands like Sensodyne and Advil. Its chief digital and technology officer, Claire Dickson, tells its IT transformation story

• September 01, 2026 01 Sep'26

  UK businesses challenged by accountability when connectivity fails

  Research reveals significant number of UK connectivity buyers have experienced disputes over responsibility during faults, leaving them navigating multiple suppliers at the very moment they need a fast response

• September 01, 2026 01 Sep'26

  The Security Interviews: Abby Kearns, ActiveState

  ActiveState CEO Abby Kearns discusses open source’s ‘existential crisis’, how AI is changing the secure software playbook, and why it’s time to have a different conversation about open source security

• September 01, 2026 01 Sep'26

  AllPoints Fibre Networks reaches 9.3 million more UK premises with SoGEA

  Following successful partner trials, broadband provider extends reach of UK wholesale platform promising simple, largely remote activation and a faster, lower-cost way to serve those without full-fibre

• September 01, 2026 01 Sep'26

  Pay more, check nothing: Councils buy Microsoft but don’t test

  A Computer Weekly analysis of FoI responses from 37 English councils found 32 have never run a competitive procurement in which an alternative to Microsoft could have won

• September 01, 2026 01 Sep'26

  Snowflake: dashboard-era access controls won’t govern AI agents

  The company’s chief data and AI officer talks up efforts to move access controls into the data layer, the cost of dynamic model routing and why governance cannot be baked into model weights

• August 31, 2026 31 Aug'26

  Why AI may need fewer datacentre GPUs than you think

  The focus on inferencing, allied to smaller models, purpose-built silicon and on-device processing, is loosening the grip of hyperscale GPU clusters on enterprise AI workloads

• August 28, 2026 28 Aug'26

  Wide misconception that AI investment information is regulated and that users are protected

  With many using information generated by artificial intelligence to support their investments, the Financial Conduct Authority spells out the risks

• August 28, 2026 28 Aug'26

  US citizens hold onto iPhones longer than ever

  Research finds mobile trade-in programmes return $1.43bn to US consumers in second quarter of 2026 as smartphones reach four-year upgrade milestone

• August 28, 2026 28 Aug'26

  NBN upgrade floats all boats for Australian fixed broadband

  Research finds all Australian fixed-line retail service providers see big increases in ratings since national network’s significant upgrade in speed tiers

• August 28, 2026 28 Aug'26

  When AI agents fail, companies can’t play the blame game

  Singapore Academy of Law’s Yeong Zee Kin, who helped shape Singapore’s model AI governance framework, sets out who answers when AI causes harm – and why the trail usually leads back to a human decision

• August 27, 2026 27 Aug'26

  Passenger data stolen from major UK airports

  Identifying data on passengers who flew from East Midlands, Stansted and Manchester airports has been stolen by an unnamed threat actor

• August 27, 2026 27 Aug'26

  Meta pays $18bn to settle US child safety lawsuit

  As part of a legal settlement over its child safety measures, Meta will have to pay $18bn over a 10-year period, and implement a number of changes to its Facebook and Instagram platforms

• August 27, 2026 27 Aug'26

  Peers propose report into Computer Misuse Act reform

  After previous proposals were brushed aside, Computer Misuse Act reform may be back on the agenda under a new amendment to the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill

• August 27, 2026 27 Aug'26

  Boldyn deploys 5G RedCap for smart livestock monitoring

  Connected agriculture programme teams with neutral host provider to give farmers near real-time insight into livestock-building conditions, supporting animal welfare and farm resilience

• August 27, 2026 27 Aug'26

  Lumen expands cloud networking to US business sites

  Expanded AI networking access designed to help enterprises extend cloud and AI connectivity with a consistent managed experience that reduces complexity and streamlines operations

• August 27, 2026 27 Aug'26

  Public wary of UK government ‘backdoor’ surveillance following Apple row, poll reveals

  A poll of 2,000 UK citizens taken after the government issued a secret order seeking access to Apple users’ encrypted data finds that the public is sceptical of government surveillance powers

• August 27, 2026 27 Aug'26

  TCS teams with Porsche to accelerate drive towards AI mobility

  Strategic deal sees AI mobility centre of excellence set up to boost manufacturing, engineering, operations and customer experience at premium car company

• August 27, 2026 27 Aug'26

  Nvidia results highlight 30% gap in order fulfilment

  While the chipmaker posts record-breaking revenue for the quarter, its CEO admits it can only meet 70% of the supply it needs

• August 27, 2026 27 Aug'26

  Post Office Horizon replacement ‘screw-up’ ends in challenge, more cost and delay

  IT supplier Escher challenged the award of the Horizon EPOS replacement contract, leading to months of delay and additional costs

• August 27, 2026 27 Aug'26

  Deutsche Bank selects Thought Machine to support core system reduction

  Thought Machine’s Google-inspired banking technology has now been adopted by 20 global Tier 1 banks

• August 27, 2026 27 Aug'26

  AI agents will try every door – and find the ones left unlocked

  Enterprises are working out how to give AI agents identities of their own, says Ping Identity CEO Andre Durand, just as frontier models start finding vulnerabilities faster than anyone can patch them

• August 26, 2026 26 Aug'26

  UK government set to adjudicate on ‘risky’ tech purchases

  Proposals for amendments to the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill would enable the UK government to clamp down on purchases of technology from suppliers linked to hostile foreign countries

• August 26, 2026 26 Aug'26

  Ransomware attack volumes hit ‘high-water mark’ in July

  The number of ransomware attacks hit the highest level seen so far this year in July, according to a report

• August 26, 2026 26 Aug'26

  Most Influential Women in UK Tech: Computer Weekly’s Hall of Fame

  Computer Weekly’s Hall of Fame showcases the great women who have made a lifetime contribution to the technology sector

• August 26, 2026 26 Aug'26

  EXA broadens Spanish infrastructure with long-haul route

  Global digital infrastructure platform provider expands long-haul terrestrial network with direct route connecting key cities to offer critical gateway for transatlantic connectivity

• August 26, 2026 26 Aug'26

  Qualcomm looks to accelerate Japan’s robotics ecosystem

  Mobile technology platform begins ‘comprehensive’ robotics investment initiative in Japan anchored by robotics research centre

• August 26, 2026 26 Aug'26

  BCN expands managed connectivity portfolio

  Remote network power monitoring, management and cycling managed service designed to reduce downtime by automating recovery from common equipment issues and minimising unnecessary truck rolls

• August 26, 2026 26 Aug'26

  Research ‘challenges assumption’ that older generation is less confident with fintech

  Older people are more confident managing money online, despite the perception that young tech-savvy people have an advantage

• August 26, 2026 26 Aug'26

  Vote: Who should be named the 2026 most influential woman in UK tech?

  Each year, we ask our audience who should be named the most influential woman in UK technology. Tell us what you think – the deadline for voting is 21 September

• August 26, 2026 26 Aug'26

  Gartner: Deploy sandboxes to rein in AI agents

  A string of mishaps is making sandboxing a priority for organisations deploying AI agents, but Gartner’s Manjunath Bhat warns that sandboxes are just one layer of defence

• August 25, 2026 25 Aug'26

  US Treasury sets up quantum readiness unit

  The US Treasury has established a quantum readiness task force to help financial services institutions through the transition to post-quantum cryptography

• August 25, 2026 25 Aug'26

  Peterborough Court taps Freshwave for all-operator mobile coverage

  Connectivity infrastructure-as-a-service provider deploys its small cell technology to guarantee mobile connectivity at once legendary newspaper building turned modern office hub

• August 25, 2026 25 Aug'26

  AI Scotland pumps £1.8m into SMEs

  Scottish government is using funds to help the country’s small and medium-sized enterprises explore how artificial intelligence can improve business

• August 25, 2026 25 Aug'26

  Westminster votes for mobile connectivity boost through O2 small cells

  UK comms operator accelerates deployment of small cell mobile technology across one of the busiest and most popular areas of central London

• August 25, 2026 25 Aug'26

  UK fintech investment plummets over past six months

  Lowest level of fintech investment since 2016 after ‘challenging’ start to 2026, according to KPMG

• August 25, 2026 25 Aug'26

  LINX, JPIX go live with London-to-Tokyo low latency connectivity

  Network route launched connecting European networks to one of Asia’s largest interconnection hubs, facilitating low latency internet and networking and local peering opportunities

• August 25, 2026 25 Aug'26

  More than 100 apply to review DWP subpostmaster prosecutions as process drags on

  The government is seeking to appoint a person tasked with reviewing department’s prosecutions of subpostmasters

• August 25, 2026 25 Aug'26

  Argentina’s ‘techno-authoritarian’ turn expands state spying

  The first two years of Javier Milei’s administration has served to expand surveillance capabilities, leading to profiling and reprisals across the country, and limiting rights to privacy and freedom of expression