In the past year, 98 percent of UK business experienced a security incident, new report from Barracuda Networks has discovered
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2022
BT To Grow Digital Workforce In UK, India
UK carrier announces plans to add 2,800 jobs in UK and India, in contrast to others in tech industry implementing hiring slowdowns
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai Confirms Hiring Slowdown
Another tech giant confirms a hiring slowdown, as Google's Sundar Pichai also warns of investment consolidation in staff memo
Apple Cuts Last Ties To Sir Jony Ive
Last remaining link between Apple and iconic designer Sir Jony Ive has reportedly been severed after contract is not renewed
Twitter Begins Legal Action Against Elon Musk
Well...he was warned. Twitter sued Elon Musk on Tuesday to force him to complete his $44bn acquisition of social media platform
Celsius ‘Deeply Insolvent’, US State Regulator Believes
Vermont regulator warns crypto lending firm Celsius “lacks the assets and liquidity to honour its obligations to account holders and other creditors”
Rivian To Brief Staff About Restructuring, Potential Layoffs
More bad news for jobs? Staff at Rivian are to be briefed this week about restructuring and potential layoffs at the electric truck maker
WhatsApp Reactions Expanded To Allow Full Use Of Every Emoji
New update for WhatsApp users will allow the use of any emoji as a reaction, greatly expanding choice for user chats
SpaceX Starship Booster Rocket Bursts In Flames
Explosion at SpaceX facility in Texas, after booster rocket for Starship spacecraft bursts into flames during test firing
Microsoft Cuts Staff But Insists Hiring Continues
Software giant Microsoft becomes latest tech to trim its workforce headcount, as other tech firms slow hiring plans or reduce employees
Apple, Zoom Fined By Russia For Data Storage Violations – Report
Moscow's campaign against foreign tech companies continues with Apple and Zoom Video Communications fined over data storage violations
Twitter Hits Back At Musk, Insisting No Breaches Occurred
Elon Musk "knowingly" breached the acquisition agreement Twitter says, as it fires back at the world's richest man and former suitor
PC Shipments Worldwide Drop 15.3 Percent In Q2, IDC Warns
Worrying sign. Global PC shipments take a double-digit tumble in the second quarter, amid fears of worldwide economic downturn
STMicro, GlobalFoundries Plan New French Chip Factory
New chip factory announced for France, to be located near Italian and Swiss border, will manufacturer 18-nanometer wafers
Twitter Board Vows To Pursue Musk, Who Mocks Legal Threat
Twitter's board of diectors vows to pursue legal action against former suitor Elon Musk, who responds with openly mocking memes
Google Offers To Spin-Off Ad-Tech Unit – Report
Alphabet unit previously labelled the DoJ antitrust lawsuit 'deeply flawed', but now it is reportedly offering concessions
Man Charged With Selling Fake Cisco Equipment
Man arrested in Florida and charged with importing counterfeit Cisco networking equipment into the United States, worth an estimated $1 billion
Elon Musk Tells Twitter He Is ‘Terminating’ $44Bn Acquisition
No surprise? Elon Musk announces ending of his $44bn (£36bn) bid to buy Twitter, alleging multiple breaches of legal agreement
US Mulls Fresh Restrictions On China’s SMIC
Biden Administration reportedly considering new restrictions on chipmaking tools for China, so as to hamper its leading chipmaker SMIC
Elon Musk’s Acquisition Of Twitter In ‘Serious Jeopardy’ – Report
Takeover of Twitter by Elon Musk is in “serious jeopardy” according to one report, despite Twitter suspending one million fake spam accounts every day
Meta Creates New Virtual Reality Login System
U-turn for Meta's Facebook? New system for users logging into Meta's virtual reality headsets will be deployed from next month
Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: Post-Pandemic Logistics
How have logistics and procurement been fundamentally changed by the pandemic? What is the core logistical challenges facing businesses as they move into the post-pandemic era?
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Beating the Barbarians: How to Protect Your Workers from Cyberattacks
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3 Essential E-Commerce Marketing Channels in 2022
There is no overestimating the importance of digital marketing. In 2022 this is one of the primary ways to grow your E-commerce business. Many different marketing channels can all play an important role in your marketing strategy. In t ...
Head Of FBI And M15 Issue Unprecedented Warning About China
Heads of the FBI and UK's MI5 for the first time share platform, and warn about the 'immense' threat posed by Chinese government’s espionage operations
Elon Musk Fathered Twins With Neuralink Executive
World's richest man, Elon Musk, fathered twins last November, bringing the reported number of his children to nine in total
Marriott Hotels Admits Third Breach – Report
Not again. Marriot Hotels has admitted it has suffered a third data breach, with customer credit cards and other data being swiped
Facebook Demands Old FTC Documents In Antitrust Battle
Fresh development in Meta's battle against US regulator, seeking to force Facebook to divest itself of WhatsApp and Instragram
Fate Of Newport Wafer Fab Uncertain, As Government Delays Sale Decision
Government delays decision over whether the UK's largest maker of chips can be purchased by Dutch firm, which is Chinese-owned
Apple Introduces Lockdown Mode To Thwart Spyware Menace
New Lockdown Mode feature for iPhones, iPads and Macs has been introduced, as Apple seeks to combat menace from state-sponsored hacking