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Europe and US Agree Trans-Atlantic Data Sharing Deal
United States and European Union reach new agreement to allow businesses to transfer data and personal information across the pond
Elon Musk Considers Building New Social Media Platform
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says he is giving “serious thought” to building a Twitter rival, and admits he has Covid for second time
European Union Agrees DMA To Curb Big Tech
Online gatekeepers such as Apple, Google and Meta targetted as the European Union last week reached landmark digital rules agreement
Organisations Outmatched By Nation-State Hackers, Survey Finds
Businesses are increasingly seeking government help in light of cyberattacks from nation-state attackers, survey from Trellix and CSIS
The Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: Workforce Management
What general impact has the pandemic had on workforce management? And how are businesses now using digital tools to manage their dispersed workforces?
Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: Post-Pandemic Entrepreneurs
Has the so-called ‘great resignation’ been a major component of the surge in new tech business start-ups? And how are these new businesses using technology as the foundation of their enterprises?
Most IT Bosses View Skills Gap As ‘Urgent Concern’
Research from Cloudreach shows clear majority of IT managers are very worried about the ongoing digital skills gap, which is hampering cloud transformations
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Intel CEO: Chip Fabs Are As Strategical Important As Oil
For the past five decades oil reserves defined geopolitics, but Intel's Pat Gelsinger says semiconductor fabs are now equally important
Russia Finds Meta ‘Guilty’ Of Extremism Activity
As jailed Putin critic Alexei Navalny is sentenced to another 9 years in maximum security, Moscow court finds Meta guilty of 'extremist activity'
The Neo Digital Nomad
As enterprises re-design processes, how they connect and support their workforces, and begin to understand what post-pandemic business means to them, how does the shift to become digital nomads shape how enterprises are evolving?
AWS To Spend £1.8bn On UK Data Centres
Amazon Web Services is to spend close to £2 billion in the UK over next two years on data centre infrastructure, skills and renewable energy
Australia Sues Meta Over Facebook Scam Adverts
Competition watchdog down under launches legal proceedings against Meta Platforms for publishing scam advertisements on Facebook
Ofcom Revokes RT’s Broadcast Licence
UK regulator revokes RT's broadcast licence with immediate effect, due to its ties to the Russian state, plus previous impartiality breaches
Government Introduces Amended Online Safety Bill
Updated proposals will make UK safest place online with a number of stiff penalties and sanctions, the Government claims, but critics not convinced
Meta Fined $19m For 2018 Data Breach
Ireland's data protection watchdog issues 17 million euros fine against Meta for 12 data breaches notifications back in 2018
ARM To Axe 15 Percent Of Staff, 1,000 Jobs To Go
Chip designer ARM is to cut 15 percent of its workforce, as it reverts to its backup plan of an initial public offering after the Nvidia deal collapse
Demand For VPNs In Russia Surges After Facebook, Instagram Block
Russians' are flocking to download VPNs so as to bypass the Kremlin's block on Meta platforms including WhatsApp and Instagram
Tesla, SpaceX Face ‘Significant’ Inflation Pressure, Musk Says
Elon Musk says electric carmaker Tesla and rocket company SpaceX both face 'significant' inflationary pressures amidst Ukraine conflict
Russia Shuts Down Instagram Due To ‘Calls For Violence’
Influencers post tearful farewells as Russia media regulator shuts down Instagram after parent company Meta allows calls for violence
Train to Retain: How Technology Can Deliver World Class Learning and Development for Your Business
As the skills gap continues to be challenging, developing comprehensive learning and development (L&D) programs are essential to retaining a highly skilled workforce.
Google, Meta Investigated By EU, UK Over Ad Deal
Antitrust move. The UK and European Commission opens formal antitrust investigations of Google and Meta over ad tech concerns
Meta Allows Calls For Violence Against Putin And Russian Soldiers
Twitter blocks two tweets from Russian embassy in London about bombing of Mariupol hospital, as Meta eases restrictions on violence threats against Putin
Toshiba’s Top Shareholder Opposes Breakup Plan
Years of turmoil at Japan's Toshiba continues, as leading shareholder opposes plan to break itself into three different units
Online Safety Bill To Include Online Scam Protections
Further tweak to the Government's Online Safety Bill will place onus on tech platforms to protect users from fraudulent adverts and scams
Silicon UK Roundtable: International Women’s Day 2022
On International Women's Day 2022, Silicon UK explores whether women across the tech industry feel there has been a shift in the opportunities open to them, or if barriers and discrimination still exist. Also, what the future holds as ...
Uber Raises Earnings Forecast Amidst Ride-Hailing Surge
Uber raises earnings forecast for current quarter after seeing surge in ride-hailing demand in February, as demand for delivery services remains high
Google Sets 4 April For Staff Return To Offices
Staff at Google have been told to should return to physical offices from 4 April, with hybrid working approaches being adopted
Amazon To Close 68 Retail Stores
All Amazon locations of its Pop Up, Amazon Books and 4-star stores, are to be closed in both America and the United Kingdom