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
UK startups call on Home Office to change skilled immigration rules
By Emma Woollacott published
News New salary requirements are unfair on UK startups that offer equity as part of compensation packages, industry stakeholders claim
Microsoft’s new London AI hub is another "huge vote of confidence" for the UK tech sector
By Emma Woollacott published
News The new London AI hub underlines Microsoft’s commitment to the UK tech sector, having recently committed over £2.5 billion to expand data center infrastructure
nLighten continues expansion with new data center acquisition
By Emma Woollacott published
News The company will take over seven edge data centers from sister company EXA Infrastructure, expanding into three new countries
Tech giants know AI job losses are coming — here's how they plan to retrain the global workforce
By Emma Woollacott published
News AI-related job losses in the future mean millions worldwide will require upskilling and reskilling, according to a new consortium
AT&T breach may have affected half a million people in the UK
By Emma Woollacott published
News While most victims of the AT&T data breach are in the US, many other countries have been affected too
Everything you need to know about the UK's new Flexible Working Bill
By Emma Woollacott published
News More than half of UK employees plan to request more flexible working options thanks to the Flexible Working Bill, but employers aren’t so sure
Cisco: Overconfidence in cyber security capabilities putting UK firms at risk
By Emma Woollacott published
News Many companies are overconfident about their cyber resilience and security capabilities, according to Cisco
OWASP issues data breach alert after misconfigured server leaked member resumes
By Emma Woollacott published
News OWASP members that joined between 2006 and 2014 are believed to have been affected by the data breach, which has since been remediated
US and UK sign deal to steer global AI safety standards
By Emma Woollacott published
News The deal follows commitments made at the Bletchley Park AI Safety Summit last year and calls for joint tests and evaluations
Hartree Centre's new New Lenovo supercomputer will be ten-times faster than its predecessor
By Emma Woollacott published
News The new Lenovo supercomputer is a 44.7 petaflops system, and will be used to support research into AI technologies
Workforce upskilling key to averting AI job loss 'apocalypse'
By Emma Woollacott published
News Widespread AI job losses across the UK can be averted if government and industry collaborate to protect jobs and focus on workforce upskilling
Data backup strategies in focus as 800,000 UK firms admit to losing data since 2019
By Emma Woollacott published
News Lackluster data backup strategies cost have cost the UK economy billions over the last five years, prompting calls for a more robust approach among small businesses
UK tech investment is stagnating, but there are positive signs in regional fundraising
By Emma Woollacott published
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Scottish startup investment nosedived in 2023 amid global VC decline
By Emma Woollacott published
News Scottish startup investment decreased significantly in 2023 following two years of record-breaking funding in the country’s tech sector
Cyber security training costs surge as firms battle skills gaps
By Emma Woollacott published
News Cyber security training costs are rising alongside a widening skills gap, new research shows, as firms ramp up efforts to get staff in the door
Seven things every chief exec needs to know in the event of a cyber attack
By Emma Woollacott published
In-depth New guidance from the NCSC aims to provide CEO's with vital learning materials to draw upon if their organization suffers a cyber attack
Tech sector investment in Northern Ireland reaches record levels
By Emma Woollacott published
News Investment in Northern Ireland’s tech sector has surged amid rising stakeholder confidence
AtlasEdge unveils new Leeds data center amid European growth drive
By Emma Woollacott published
News The AtlasEdge site in Leeds looks to capitalize on the city’s rapidly growing economy and its reputation as a rising digital hub
British Business Bank unveils £660 million ‘Northern Powerhouse’ investment fund
By Emma Woollacott published
News The British Business Bank’s Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund will offer vital support to firms in the North of England
University of Glasgow eyes closer industry collaboration with new computing science innovation lab
By Emma Woollacott published
News The University of Glasgow computing science innovation lab is the latest development aimed at supporting the city's burgeoning tech ecosystem
UK firms are adapting to cyber security threats “at a glacial pace”
By Emma Woollacott published
News While large firms typically have a strong cyber security posture, medium-sized companies are falling short at an alarming rate
UK Power Networks targets long-term digital overhaul after IT modernization success
By Emma Woollacott published
News UK Power Networks bolstered its cloud capabilities as part of a deal with Kyndryl, and plans to embark on additional digital transformation projects
Pulsant expands Manchester data center footprint to meet rising demand
By Emma Woollacott published
News Pulsant aims to bolster support for regional businesses using new technologies such as analytics, AI, and IoT