Emma Woollacott
Emma Woollacott is a freelance journalist writing for publications including the BBC, Private Eye, Forbes, Raconteur and specialist technology titles.
Latest articles by Emma Woollacott
CWCS unveils plans for new Nottingham data center
By Emma Woollacott published
News CWCS said the latest move forms part of an ambitious expansion scheme
UK altnet providers raise alarm over spate of physical attacks on network infrastructure sites
By Emma Woollacott published
News With cable-cutting rife, UK altnet providers are calling on lawmakers to increase penalties and protect critical infrastructure
UK firms facing a “green plateau” as costs hamper sustainability initiatives
By Emma Woollacott published
News Nearly one-third of businesses aren't sure they'll meet sustainability targets in the next two years
HP wants you to start hyping up AI benefits to staff
By Emma Woollacott published
News HP believes there's a growing divide between senior leadership and workers over the use of AI in the workplace
Tight recruitment budgets prompt a radical overhaul of hiring processes at UK firms
By Emma Woollacott published
News Shrinking budgets are prompting organizations to automate more of the hiring process
Firms are wasting hundreds of hours every year just renewing software purchases
By Emma Woollacott published
News Productivity is being hampered by complex software purchase and renewal processes, new research shows
UK IT manufacturers remain upbeat amid sluggish earnings
By Emma Woollacott published
News UK IT manufacturers and service providers remain upbeat despite stalled growth
Former NCSC chief calls for ransomware payments ban, but cyber security experts aren't keen
By Emma Woollacott published
News Ciaran Martin, former chief executive at the NCSC, said efforts to introduce a ransomware payments ban could help tackle the $20 billion industry
Lawmakers clash over Irish data center industry growth amid environmental concerns
By Emma Woollacott published
News The growth of the Irish data center industry could prevent the country from meeting critical climate emissions targets, lawmakers have warned
Sluggish 5G roll-outs are costing British small businesses billions
By Emma Woollacott published
Newws Accelerating 5G roll-outs could help unlock marked productivity and cost savings for SMBs across the UK
Microsoft ramps up UK data center expansion with plans for new Yorkshire site
By Emma Woollacott published
News Microsoft is investing heavily in expanding its UK data center footprint, and new proposals include plans for a Yorkshire-based site
UK cyber security salaries are rising - but skills shortages continue to bite
By Emma Woollacott published
News UK cyber security salaries have been rising steadily in recent years amid heightened demand, but will this see a surge in workers joining the industry?
UK quantum computing ambitions need a 'pro-innovation' regulatory approach akin to AI
By Emma Woollacott published
News The UK government’s approach to quantum computing regulation should draw on learnings so far with artificial intelligence, according to an industry body
Nearly half of UK councils are letting staff use AI tools without any training
By Emma Woollacott published
News Freedom of Information requests reveal that a significant number of local authorities are allowing staff to use AI without proper guidance
Irish managed IT services company IT.ie plans major growth drive
By Emma Woollacott published
News IT.ie plans to double headcount and rapidly expand services as part of the growth strategy
Scottish tech startups eye closer ties with Silicon Valley
By Emma Woollacott published
News A pilot program will see Scottish tech startups link with investors in Silicon Valley
State-linked threat actors are ramping up attacks on cloud services - here’s what you need to know
By Emma Woollacott published
News Attacks on cloud-hosted environments are escalating rapidly, according to a new advisory from the NCSC and international partners
New East London data center proposals include plans to use waste heat for local homes
By Emma Woollacott published
News Developer SineQN said waste heat from the new facility could power thousands of homes
A lack of AI guidance is causing GDPR headaches for UK businesses
By Emma Woollacott published
News Businesses are failing to make sure that their staff know the rules around data privacy
Investment in UK AI firms plummeted last year despite the hype surrounding generative AI
By Emma Woollacott published
News The volume of equity investment in the UK's AI sector fell by almost half last year, analysis reveals
Nearly 80% of firms hit by ransomware in the last two years were compromised a second time
By Emma Woollacott published
News Paying ransomware gangs doesn't guarantee you'll get your data back or be exempt from follow-up attacks
Surge in female computing degree applications shows the tide is slowly turning on tech sector gender diversity
By Emma Woollacott published
News The gender gap is narrowing when it comes to computing degree applications, according to BCS, but there's still a long way to go
AI skills are the ticket to the best paid tech jobs in 2024
By Emma Woollacott published
News Job data from Indeed found AI skills and expertise in deep learning offer the best-paying roles