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
TechUK launches Scale-up Group to support fast-growing firms
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News The new group will have around 100 members and builds on the government's recently-announced scale-up support
Thousands of disabled people 'missing' from tech workforce
By Emma Woollacott published
news BCS study highlights the barriers faced by disabled people in the workplace.
UK businesses that adopt AI earn millions more than those that don't
By Emma Woollacott published
News An increasing number of businesses are incorporating AI into their products and it's boosting their bottom line, claims research
Most UK firms pay ransomware demands, despite ‘do not pay’ policies
By Emma Woollacott published
News With ransomware attacks on the rise, organizations are paying up but still take weeks to recover
Logitech says it will now use recycled plastics and 'next life' materials across its entire video conferencing line
By Emma Woollacott published
News The company has also committed to providing a clear carbon footprint profile for every device, and a collect and recycle option for old equipment
A king's ransom-ware: Buckingham Palace is on the hunt for two cyber security pros to join the Royal Household
By Emma Woollacott published
News The Royal Household is looking for cyber security and information security managers to keep the Palace safe
BT to take on 500 graduates and apprentices
By Emma Woollacott published
News The company's recruiting greater numbers this year in everything from software engineering to data analytics and cybersecurity
Lush cyber attack claimed by Akira ransomware gang
By Emma Woollacott published
NEWS The group says it has accessed and will release data including passports, tax information, and client data
The EU just launched a bold new initiative to support regional AI startups and drive innovation
By Emma Woollacott published
News EU-based artificial intelligence firms will be given financial support and access to supercomputers in a bid to accelerate innovation and boost competition with global counterparts
UK's digital markets bill could "cost consumers billions" and harm business investment
By Emma Woollacott published
News The Digital Markets, Competition, and Consumers Bill could lead to poorer services for consumers and harm investment in British businesses
Southern Water falls victim to ransomware attack as threat actors escalate targeting of utilities
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News Southern Water said it’s working closely with relevant authorities to remediate the incident, which Black Basta claimed responsibility for
UK’s ‘AI Opportunity Forum’ looks to big tech leaders to drive adoption
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News Tech firms and business leaders plan to share best practice and boost UK productivity
UK government gets tough on security obligations with new cyber ‘code of practice’
By Emma Woollacott published
News A new cyber 'code of practice' will ensure businesses across the UK prioritize security threats and implement measures to reduce risk
Cyber attacks more than doubled in 2023, so why are so many firms still not taking security seriously?
By Emma Woollacott published
News Cyber attacks against manufacturing, education, and utilities companies soared last year, and key reason is due to poor patching, experts claim
Poor workplace technology is still a leading frustration for workers, and it's prompting some to quit
By Emma Woollacott published
News Staff across Europe are growing tired of poor workplace technology, despite employers having more than three years to solve long-standing issues
Permission for £1 billion Hertfordshire data center refused over environmental concerns
By Emma Woollacott published
News The refusal marks the second for Greystoke Land in the space of six months after councilors in Buckinghamshire blocked plans in October 2023
ICO reprimands Coventry school over repeated data protection failures
By Emma Woollacott published
News The ICO said the academy trust failed to follow previous guidance, which caused a serious data breach
Three Kent councils grapple with cyber incidents as services knocked offline
By Emma Woollacott published
News Affected local authorities said they have taken swift action to contain the incidents, but warned that services may be unavailable
Michelle Donelan wants the UK to become a 'scale-up powerhouse' - here's how she plans to do it
By Emma Woollacott published
News Technology secretary Michelle Donelan unveiled a new service aimed at supporting promising technology firms this week as the government sets ambitious tech sector growth targets
Four-in-ten employees sacked over email security breaches as firms tackle “truly staggering” increase in attacks
By Emma Woollacott published
News Lax email security practices are prompting cyber leaders to take drastic action against staff who are duped by cyber criminals
Inside the NCSC’s plan to create a national threat tracking A-Team
By Emma Woollacott published
News The NCSC Cyber League program looks to draw on the strengths of the country’s security industry and bolster national resilience
Thousands of Scottish homes to be powered using waste heat from Edinburgh supercomputer
By Emma Woollacott published
News Researchers at the University of Edinburgh believe waste heat can be stored in abandoned mine workings and used to power homes
Fujitsu staff at HMRC stage walk out over pay dispute
By Emma Woollacott published
News Fujitsu staff are angry about a pay award that's a fraction of that offered to staff in Japan