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
HPE’s ‘one-click AI solution’ for private cloud cuts project times from months to a ‘single moment’
By Emma Woollacott last updated
News The new tools allow generative AI virtual assistants to be launched in seconds, using private data
Google is in hot water with the CMA over anti-competitive AdTech practices
By Emma Woollacott published
News The provisional findings of the UK's competition watchdog could place pressure on Google to change its policies
New international AI treaty is a "welcomed step" to improving safety, reducing potential harms
By Emma Woollacott published
The new framework agreement is designed to strengthen safeguards against risks to human rights, democracy and the rule of law
Dell Technologies and Red Hat team up to bring generative AI to PowerEdge servers
By Emma Woollacott published
The two companies say the collaboration will help customers ramp up deployment of generative AI models across hybrid cloud environments
atNorth unveils plans for new ‘mega data center’ in Denmark
By Emma Woollacott published
The firm says the new data center site will help heat industrial greenhouses and homes
UK business leaders boast the best tech skills in Europe
By Emma Woollacott published
With a quarter of UK business leaders proficient in technology, data skills are becoming increasingly important when hiring
Alert issued for ‘Voldemort’ malware as dozens of organizations hit
By Emma Woollacott published
News Proofpoint researchers say the Voldemort malware campaign appears to be aimed at cyber espionage
HPE just unveiled a next-generation HPC cluster at the University of Southampton
By Emma Woollacott published
News Iridis 6 will be used for research projects examining genomics, aerodynamics, and renewable batteries
Plans lodged for new Blackpool Airport solar farm to support data center campus
By Emma Woollacott published
News Blackpool Council says its proposed Silicon Sands development could bring high-quality jobs to the region
Workers are using generative AI tools on the sly, and it needs to stop
By Emma Woollacott published
News One-in-three people who use generative AI for work are doing so without their employer’s explicit approval
Scottish data center provider teams up with HPE to unveil new sovereign cloud service
By Emma Woollacott published
News The DataVita National Cloud service is aimed at customers with complex workloads, addressing compliance and security concerns for public services and regulated industries
UK law firms are facing a torrent of cyber threats – here’s why
By Emma Woollacott published
News Cyber criminals are targeting the sensitive customer data UK law firms hold for ransomware attacks or blackmail
Return to office mandates harm employee productivity and retention
By Emma Woollacott published
News Companies that offer workers the choice of where to work report a number of key benefits
Cybersecurity spending is going to surge in 2025 – and AI threats are a key factor
By Emma Woollacott published
News Enterprises globally have already ramped up cybersecurity spending to contend with potent new threats – and there’s more to come in the year ahead
AI hallucinations, accuracy still top concerns for UK tech leaders as adoption continues
By Emma Woollacott published
News Generative AI guidance and education is thin, a new study shows, creating hesitancy among IT leaders
Scrapped Britishvolt gigafactory set to house Europe’s "largest AI data center"
By Emma Woollacott published
News The proposals mark the latest effort to repurpose former industrial sites to support data center development
Uber hit with €290m fine for storing European driver data in the US
By Emma Woollacott published
News The fine marks the latest imposed on Uber by the Dutch data protection authority
SaaS security woes continue to haunt cyber teams
By Emma Woollacott published
News Following recent incidents, organizations aim to keep data within custom-built, internal applications
Civil service hopes to attract best and brightest cyber talent with new graduate scheme
By Emma Woollacott published
News The new, revamped graduate program will open in October this year
Ransomware gangs are rolling in cash, with hackers taking home $459.8 million in the first half of 2024 alone
By Emma Woollacott published
News Ransomware criminals are ramping up attacks globally and reaping the financial rewards
UK firms are stuck in an “AI pilot purgatory” – here’s how they can drive success
By Emma Woollacott published
News Many organizations are struggling to move beyond pilot projects, thanks to a lack of clear leadership and confused priorities
AMD’s ZT Systems acquisition primes it for a battle with Nvidia
By Emma Woollacott published
News AMD plans to expand its AI infrastructure capabilities with the $4.9 billion deal
Cyber insurance claims are declining as firms take ransomware recovery into their own hands
By Emma Woollacott published
News Organizations are stepping up their backup capabilities to support recover, rather than being forced to meet the demands of ransomware groups
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