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
Digital Realty acquires Slough data center site in latest expansion
By Emma Woollacott published
News The facility will add to Digital Realty's expanding portfolio in the London area
Cardiff-based cybersecurity firm eyes SMB market gains with latest funding boost
By Emma Woollacott published
News Investors said PureCyber is "flying the flag" for the burgeoning Welsh cybersecurity sector
Nasuni valuation jumps to $1.2 billion after major investment
By Emma Woollacott published
News The company says the cash will help accelerate product innovation and commercial expansion in the global hybrid cloud market
Motorola to create 200 jobs with launch of new Cork R&D center
By Emma Woollacott published
News The new Motorola R&D facility will focus on land mobile radio (LMR) products
Why 'shadow SaaS' is becoming a major blind spot for enterprise security teams
By Emma Woollacott published
News Shadow SaaS and shadow AI are placing organizations at risk of data loss, lack of visibility, and data breaches
UK government to re-open planning process for two rejected data centers
By Emma Woollacott published
News Plans for two data centers could go ahead if the potential regional and national gains warrant it, according to chancellor Rachel Reeves
New UK government should embrace open source, says industry non-profit
By Emma Woollacott published
News Open source ideals could help drive digital uptake in the sluggish public sector, according to OpenUK
‘Continuous reinvention’: Why tech leaders are caught in a never-ending digital transformation
By Emma Woollacott published
News Digital transformation is no longer a "periodic initiative" but a continuous journey – and rapid technological advances are fueling this trend
Hackers stole OpenAI product secrets in 2023 data breach – reports
By Emma Woollacott published
News While OpenAI hasn't confirmed the breach, there are concerns that its systems could be vulnerable to nation-state hackers
Botnets are being sold on the dark web for as little as $99
By Emma Woollacott published
News More than 20 offers for botnets for hire or sale have been discovered on dark web forums and Telegram channels this year
Restrictive software licensing means UK public sector bodies are overpaying millions each year
By Emma Woollacott published
News As competition bodies investigate the cloud services market, a new report calls for more centralized purchasing
Bruntwood SciTech begins work on new Birmingham tech hub
By Emma Woollacott published
News As business booms in the city, Bruntwood SciTech is aiming to attract startups and established businesses
AI demand and power shortages placing pressure on European data center capacity
By Emma Woollacott published
News A report from real estate firm CBRE finds a booming market in Europe - but supply problems persist
Why Meta could face a hefty EU fine over its 'pay or consent' ad model
By Emma Woollacott published
News The European Commission said Meta is failing to offer users a valid option for equivalent services that doesn't involve tracking and targeting
Security experts issue warning over new spyware variant targeting Android users
By Emma Woollacott published
News Transparent Tribe appears to be using the spyware to target Indian government and military officials
Software supply chain attacks are soaring – and security leaders are sluggish to react
By Emma Woollacott published
News Research from Checkmarx shows security leaders are struggling to contend with software supply chain attacks
Most open source projects fail to use memory-safe programming languages – and CISA says that needs to change
By Emma Woollacott published
News CISA and other security bodies are urging developers to adopt memory-safe programming languages in a bid to tighten up software security
Microsoft strikes £106 million deal to build hyperscale data center in Yorkshire
By Emma Woollacott published
News The move comes as Microsoft continues to ramp up data center infrastructure across the UK
Concern over AI harms prompts calls for UK incident reporting system
By Emma Woollacott published
News The UK needs a central, up-to-date picture of problems as they emerge, according to a thinktank
Data governance in the spotlight as UK firms ramp up AI adoption
By Emma Woollacott published
News While businesses acknowledge the importance of data governance, integration, scalability, and data quality is hampering success
Calls grow for an overhaul of GCSE computer science as number of girls studying the subject nosedives
By Emma Woollacott published
News Research indicates that a change in curriculum has deterred girls from studying the subject
Small businesses face continued security threats as trojan attacks surge
By Emma Woollacott published
News Cyber attacks on small businesses are still growing at a steady pace
The quantum computing sector needs to cut the hype and focus on responsible development
By Emma Woollacott published
News Quantum computing can open a world of opportunity for academia, industry, and the government - but responsible development must be a key focus
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