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Cambridge Wireless unveils 2026 conference on AI & security
Robotics

Cambridge Wireless unveils 2026 conference on AI & security

More than 500 delegates will hear how AI, cyber threats and automation are reshaping the role of telecoms networks and infrastructure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Logiq acquires Savient to expand South-West presence
Digital Transformation

Logiq acquires Savient to expand South-West presence

The deal gives the cyber security consultancy more than 175 specialists and deeper access to regulated clients across south-west England.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month
Bizzdesign enters top 20 of UK public sector Tech200
Software-as-a-Service

Bizzdesign enters top 20 of UK public sector Tech200

Bizzdesign debuts in Tussell's Tech200, ranking 17th as UK public sector revenue surges 392% amid rising demand for digital transformation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
SatVu raises GBP £30m to build UK thermal sat network
Hyperscale

SatVu raises GBP £30m to build UK thermal sat network

SatVu secures GBP £30m to expand its UK-built thermal imaging satellites into a multi-satellite constellation for defence and industry.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026
Royal Navy tests sovereign AI at sea on flagship ship
Edge Computing

Royal Navy tests sovereign AI at sea on flagship ship

The Royal Navy is trialling a sovereign AI system on HMS Prince of Wales, processing mission data at sea without relying on shore-based links.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Jan 2026
UK MoD taps Oracle cloud to modernise legacy systems
Digital Transformation

UK MoD taps Oracle cloud to modernise legacy systems

The UK Ministry of Defence has deepened its Oracle cloud ties to modernise legacy systems, boost AI adoption and treat data as a core asset.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
New UK institute launches to professionalise innovation
DevOps

New UK institute launches to professionalise innovation

A new UK Institute of Innovation Management has launched to professionalise innovation, set standards and accredit innovation leaders.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
British Army backs NMITE drone & autonomy MEng degree
EduTech

British Army backs NMITE drone & autonomy MEng degree

NMITE teams up with the British Army on a fast-track MEng in drones and autonomous systems, with first students set to start in 2026.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025

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SYOS SA200 drone ready for serial build after trials
Surveillance

SYOS SA200 drone ready for serial build after trials

SYOS's SA200 heavy-lift drone completes moving-platform autonomy trials, clearing the ship-ready uncrewed helicopter for serial production.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Submer appoints Anupam Shrivastava to steer green AI push
Network Infrastructure

Submer appoints Anupam Shrivastava to steer green AI push

Submer hires ex-BSNL Chief Anupam Shrivastava to drive green, liquid-cooled AI data centre expansion and sovereign AI efforts across India.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
ALL.SPACE Hydra wins Viasat GX nod for defence use
Certification

ALL.SPACE Hydra wins Viasat GX nod for defence use

ALL.SPACE's Hydra terminal secures Viasat GX defence certification and modem tie-up, boosting resilient Ka-band links in harsh theatres.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
SYOS to supply uncrewed systems across NZDF domains
Robotics

SYOS to supply uncrewed systems across NZDF domains

SYOS wins NZDF contract to supply and trial uncrewed air, land and sea systems, adding training and support to boost force modernisation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Horizon3.ai names Dan Bird MBE Field CTO for EMEA cyber push
DevOps

Horizon3.ai names Dan Bird MBE Field CTO for EMEA cyber push

Horizon3.ai appoints defence veteran Dan Bird MBE as EMEA field CTO to sharpen offensive security amid rising regional cyber threats.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026
MoD signs Red Hat deal to boost hybrid cloud and AI
Virtualisation

MoD signs Red Hat deal to boost hybrid cloud and AI

UK Ministry of Defence signs Red Hat enterprise deal to standardise hybrid cloud, automation and AI platforms across Defence Digital Foundry.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Finalists revealed for 2025 everywoman in Tech Awards
Digital Transformation

Finalists revealed for 2025 everywoman in Tech Awards

Finalists for the 2025 everywoman in Technology Awards spotlight women driving UK innovation in AI, cyber security and wider STEM careers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
SYOS invited to design NYX drones for Apache fleet
Supply Chain

SYOS invited to design NYX drones for Apache fleet

SYOS wins UK defence invite to design NYX drones to fly alongside Apache helicopters, boosting its British-New Zealand aerospace profile.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
DayOne plans major 560 MW data centre near Helsinki
Smart Cities

DayOne plans major 560 MW data centre near Helsinki

DayOne eyes 560 MW data centre near Helsinki in Nurmijärvi, promising up to 1,000 construction jobs and 700 long-term skilled roles.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026

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