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
Aspire accelerates UK expansion plans with Cloud Cover IT acquisition
By Emma Woollacott published
News Aspire wants to bolster its UK service offerings with the Cloud Cover IT deal
ICO fines topped $14 million in 2023 amid crackdown by regulator on data protection standards
By Emma Woollacott published
News ICO fines across 2023 exceeded £14 million, with TikTok among the worst-hit for data protection violations
Glasgow eyes goal of becoming Europe’s leading IoT city with launch of new innovation hub
By Emma Woollacott published
News A new facility in Glasgow will support startups operating in the smart things space
Accenture brings on 400 tech staff as 6point6 acquisition clears
By Emma Woollacott published
News Completion of the deal marks the latest in a series of takeovers by Accenture
UK small businesses plan to ramp up tech investment in 2024
By Emma Woollacott published
News Small business tech investment will be a key focus in the year ahead, but many could struggle to implement new tools
OpenAI’s Irish data processing move could ward off regulatory scrutiny
By Emma Woollacott published
News OpenAI aims to assuage concerns about GDPR compliance in a similar move to other big tech firms
"Tough and fair": Brad Smith backtracks on CMA spat after 2023 regulatory battle
By Emma Woollacott published
News Brad Smith says the CMA was "tough and fair" in its decision to initially block the deal
Hackers use LinkedIn to target UK nuclear waste firm
By Emma Woollacott published
News Radioactive Waste Management said attackers have leveraged LinkedIn in a spear phishing campaign
Google and the University of Cambridge deal looks to pioneer responsible AI research
By Emma Woollacott published
News Google will collaborate with university researchers on AI for good
US carries out semiconductor review in light of security concerns
By Emma Woollacott published
News The US semiconductor review will examine the country's reliance on overseas exports and moves to support national production goals
New cleantech innovation hub planned for County Antrim
By Emma Woollacott published
News Work will begin next year on the i4C centre, aimed at boosting cleantech innovation
EU agrees amendments to Cyber Solidarity Act in bid to create ‘cyber shield’ for member states
By Emma Woollacott published
News The EU’s Cyber Solidarity Act will provide new mechanisms for authorities to bolster union-wide security practices
UK Government starts to recruit Incubator for AI team
By Emma Woollacott published
News Deputy prime minister Oliver Dowden said wider use of AI could transform productivity across the Civil Service
Supreme Court ruling on AI patents could hinder UK’s future AI ambitions
By Emma Woollacott published
News The US creator of an AI argued that it created two products and should be named as the inventor and granted patents
Insomniac Games breach is a serious blow to Sony's industry standing, experts warn
By Emma Woollacott published
News The Rhysida ransomware group has released terabytes of data from Sony's Insomniac Games
Microsoft eyes improved printer security in sweeping update
By Emma Woollacott published
News Windows Protected Print Mode removes the need for third-party drivers and introduces a number of security enhancements
Digitalization driving surge in operational technology roles as firms tackle skills shortages
By Emma Woollacott published
News An increase in operational technology roles is being driven by digital transformation efforts
UK gov has ramped up broadband roll-outs to tackle 'hard-to-reach' areas in 2023
By Emma Woollacott published
News While some areas remain hard to reach, around 162,600 premises have been connected this year
EU's Digital Europe Programme eyes major funding boost for AI, cyber security innovation
By Emma Woollacott published
News The 2024 budget for the Digital Europe Programme boosts existing projects and adds more cash for cyber security
UK deep tech companies have a serious diversity problem
By Emma Woollacott published
News A new report shows founders of UK deep tech companies require more support to bolster diversity
UK data centers to be classed as critical infrastructure under new gov proposals
By Emma Woollacott published
News The consultation will examine whether UK data center security standards should be overseen by a national regulator
Hiscox is using generative AI to transform underwriting processes
By Emma Woollacott published
News The use of AI means Hiscox can now generate quotes in a matter of minutes, rather than days
UK firms flocking to microservices amid sharpened cloud optimization focus
By Emma Woollacott published
News Rising costs, data visibility, and interoperability issues prompt firms to seek out cloud optimization services