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
Fujitsu hack leaves critical questions unanswered after discovery of malware on IT systems
By Emma Woollacott published
News The Fujitsu hack raises serious questions over how long threat actors had access to internal systems, security experts claim
Outdated IT infrastructure could hamper public sector AI plans
By Emma Woollacott published
News Aging infrastructure, skills shortages, and lack of governance could scupper hopes of an AI revolution across the UK public sector
Equinix announces leadership changes with former Google exec joining as CEO
By Emma Woollacott published
News Adaire Fox-Martin will become CEO as Equinix continues its expansion
Alastair Revell appointed as new BCS president
By Emma Woollacott published
News Revell is expected to continue the organization's focus on the ethical use of technology
Hackers steal personal data of 43 million French job seekers
By Emma Woollacott published
News The data breach is the largest in French history and comes amid a period of escalating attacks against public services
How a user access bug in Ireland’s vaccination website exposed more than a million records
By Emma Woollacott published
News A flaw in the Irish Health Service Executive vaccination website exposed patient records and took two years to disclose
Internet downtime cost UK businesses over £3.7 billion last year
By Emma Woollacott published
News UK firms are losing billions every year due to poor connectivity, a new study shows
UK ramps up ‘future tech skills’ drive with £1.1 billion investment
By Emma Woollacott published
News The government wants to accelerated training options in the quantum, AI, telecoms, and semiconductor industries
Equinix's new Slough data center will be an eco-friendly haven
By Emma Woollacott published
News Equinix will consult with locals ahead of applying for planning permission later this year
Leicester City Council services disrupted as authority becomes latest to be hit by cyber attack
By Emma Woollacott published
Leicester City Council is working with the NCSC to determine the cause of the incident
British Library says reliance on complex legacy infrastructure hampered cyber attack recovery
By Emma Woollacott published
News The British Library says it has learned some hard lessons in the wake of the chaotic October cyber attack
UK government plans marketing drive to encourage deep tech investment
By Emma Woollacott published
News Tech secretary Michelle Donelan is expected to announce the campaign at a conference today
UK tech firms flock to Labour as frustrations grow over government R&D tax credits policies
By Emma Woollacott published
News UK tech firms view the prospect of a Labour government as a positive for the industry, particularly the party’s position on tax relief
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