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 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
UK universities left scrambling in wake of cyber attacks
By Emma Woollacott published
News The Anonymous Sudan hacker group, believed to be Russian-backed, has claimed responsibility for the attacks
UK government pushes tech skills bootcamps for future 'comfy pay packet'
By Emma Woollacott published
News Michelle Donelan says the tech skills bootcamps can lead to pay packets more than twice the national average
Virtus to build new Saunderton data center campus to meet AI, cloud demands
By Emma Woollacott published
News The new Virtus data center site in Buckinghamshire will deliver an IT capacity of 75 MW
Industry calls for tighter AI controls amid UK’s ‘agile’ approach to regulation
By Emma Woollacott published
News Proposed AI regulations lack bite, some industry stakeholders believe, and could give foreign firms too much power
Demand for European data centers is skyrocketing, and providers can’t keep up
By Emma Woollacott published
News Data centers across Europe are contending with surging demands, according to new research, and many providers are struggling to keep pace
Sophos CEO steps down in sudden move
By Emma Woollacott published
News Joe Levy will take the helm at Sophos as the company ramps up its focus on managed services
Microsoft believes the UK can become a "global leader in AI", but regulation needs fixing
By Emma Woollacott published
News Microsoft has pledged to bolster AI investment in the UK, but has called for a broader legal and regulatory framework to ensure safety
DDoS attacks are getting bigger and costlier - here’s why
By Emma Woollacott published
News A rising tide of DDoS attacks is being fueled by more sophisticated techniques, making them harder to detect and repulse, researchers found
Male workers say sexism in the tech industry is “rare” - women would disagree
By Emma Woollacott published
News Many men appear blissfully unaware of the scale of sexism in the tech industry, new research suggests
The Southern Water cyber attack highlights the wave of threats faced by utilities companies
By Emma Woollacott published
News The Southern Water cyber attack at the hands of Black Basta has shone a light on the scale of threats faced by critical infrastructure and utilities operators
NTT’s data center building spree continues as firm unveils first Paris location
By Emma Woollacott published
News NTT is the latest firm to enter the city's rapidly-growing market as it continues to accelerate global expansion
Struggling with mandatory password change policies? Here's the most effective way to get stubborn employees to comply
By Emma Woollacott last updated
News The study involved monitoring email reminders and login prompts sent to almost 10,000 faculty and staff members