News & resources

Due to the fast pace of the digital sector it pays to keep up to date with the latest news. Here we provide updates on any issues that might affect your business IT, plus share any developments happening within our company.

Tech News : Croydon First Place To Get Permanent Facial Recognition Cameras

It’s been reported that Croydon is set to become the first place in the UK (and possibly the democratic world) to host permanent live facial recognition (LFR) cameras on its streets.

Company Check - NHS Supplier Fined £3m Over 2022 Ransomware Failures

A software provider to the NHS has been fined £3.07 million after serious security lapses allowed hackers to steal sensitive personal data in a 2022 ransomware attack.

Security Stop-Press: 'Have I Been Pwned' Mailing List Stolen in Phishing Attack

Troy Hunt (creator of 'Have I Been Pwned') has confirmed his blog’s mailing list was compromised after he fell for a phishing attack mimicking Mailchimp.

Sustainability-In-Tech : New Algorithm Makes Quantum Simulations 10x More Efficient

UK startup Phasecraft says its new THRIFT algorithm makes quantum simulations 10 times larger and longer, potentially unlocking major breakthroughs in materials, energy, and climate tech.

Video Update : 5 Ways To Use ChatGPT's New Image Feature

ChatGPT has recently made a dramatic difference to the images you can produce and this video provides five examples of how it can be used - impressive stuff!

Tech Tip - Turn Your Phone Into a Handy Magnifying Glass

Did you know your phone can double up as a magnifying glass?

Featured Article : ChatGPT’s False Murder Claim

In this week’s featured article, we look at how a false murder claim by ChatGPT has fuelled fresh concerns over AI accuracy and hallucinations.

Tech Insight : Google's $32 Billion Bet on Wiz

Google Cloud has just signed one of the biggest cybersecurity deals in history with a bold $32 billion all-cash agreement to acquire Wiz, a fast-growing cloud security firm.

Tech News : Council Says AI Could Save Them £60m

In a new internal report, Cheshire East Council says it could save as much as £60 million over the next five years by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI).

Tech News : Cable-Cutting : Cat And Mouse

New fibre optic sensing technology is being deployed under the Baltic Sea to detect and deter sabotage attempts on Europe’s critical subsea data cables.

Helpful updates and discussion to keep you informed of what’s current in the IT sector.