London-based identity verification unicorn Onfido is likely to be bought by Entrust, a US-based payments, identity and data security specialist, for an as-yet undisclosed sum, after the two organisations agreed to enter exclusive discussions. The acquisition, which at this stage is described as “contemplated”, would see Entrust add artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning … Leer más
As it continues its commitment to make a massive, multi-year enhancement of its network architecture that consolidates, simplifies, and modernises its core and access networks, in particular through virtualised and open radio access network (RAN) technologies, communications giant Verizon has now deployed more than 130,000 capable radios complying with the O-RAN standard. Verizon sees … Leer más
Improving trust and confidence among business leaders in existing and emerging technologies in the face of significant and sophisticated cyber threats will be the focus of the UK government’s newly-launched McPartland Cyber Security Review. Led by Stephen McPartland, Conservative MP for Stevenage in Hertfordshire, the review will see a team drawn from among government … Leer más
As it kicked off its flagship EMEA customer, partner and developer event in Amsterdam, attracting 16,000 people from 99 countries, Cisco has unveiled a series of products and services enriched by business context that it said will ensure business transformation as chief information officers and tech leaders’ jobs change dramatically. Opening Cisco Live! EMEA … Leer más
With less than 12 months until the latest possible date upon which the next UK general election can be held – 28 January 2025 – the government’s Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy (JCNSS) has launched a call for evidence ahead of an inquiry into securing the democratic process against cyber, physical and … Leer más
The UK government has said it will consider creating “targeted binding requirements” for select companies developing highly capable artificial intelligence (AI) systems, as part of its long-awaited response to the AI whitepaper consultation. The government also confirmed that it will invest more than £100m in measures to support its proposed regulatory framework for AI, … Leer más
The UK and France are urging countries to sign an international agreement governing the use of commercial spyware and surveillance tools. At a two-day conference in London, delegates from 35 countries will discuss ways to address the proliferation of commercial cyber intrusion tools and services. Leaders from business and big tech companies, including Apple, … Leer más
We have seen several shocks to the cyber threat landscape in the years since 2020 – from tragic conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza and disruptive technologies like AI breaking into the mainstream. We certainly have a greater awareness of the importance of a secure supply chain and open access to the internet. It is … Leer más
“I’m an engineer at heart,” says Stuart Birrell. “So this is fun.” Fun, for the chief data and information officer at EasyJet, means running one of the biggest e-commerce operations in the UK, at the same time as overseeing the IT behind the world’s eighth-largest airline. “You’ve got the real high energy, high speed, … Leer más
The rise of ChatGPT and its many imitators has changed the world. While the generative artificial intelligence (AI) narrative has been widely negative to some, there are others, especially entrepreneurs, who believe it to be a positive force for the world. Jobs, of course, are going to be affected and the speed of generative … Leer más
