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Armstrong Bell acquires Tapcast in six-figure deal
Digital Transformation

Armstrong Bell acquires Tapcast in six-figure deal

The purchase boosts Armstrong Bell's managed IT and cybersecurity push as BT phases out old analogue lines and wholesale line rental.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Virgin Media O2 launches GBP £3m device reuse fund
IT Industry

Virgin Media O2 launches GBP £3m device reuse fund

Millions of unused phones and laptops could be redirected to people without kit as the telecoms group backs local reuse schemes until 2030.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last month
Lifecycle Software launches telecom compliance consultancy
Data Protection

Lifecycle Software launches telecom compliance consultancy

Rising scrutiny over data, security and identity checks is pushing mobile operators to bake compliance into daily operations, Lifecycle Software says.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
EE launches free online safety sessions for parents
Social Media

EE launches free online safety sessions for parents

The back-to-school move comes as parents and teachers report that screen time is fuelling rowdy classrooms and family disputes over phones.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Last month
Sitehop launches national security unit for defence networks
Data Protection

Sitehop launches national security unit for defence networks

Ageing defence networks could gain a faster layer of protection as the Sheffield firm targets legacy systems vulnerable to AI and quantum threats.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2026
OneAdvanced joins UK sovereign AI frontier model push
Data Protection

OneAdvanced joins UK sovereign AI frontier model push

This could speed UK adoption of controlled AI in hospitals, councils and other regulated sectors by shaping a sovereign frontier model.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2026
Millions hit by roaming charges on UK coast & borders
Wireless Networks

Millions hit by roaming charges on UK coast & borders

More than 5 million Britons have been caught out by phones latching on to foreign signals at home, risking unexpected bills.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2026
EE survey says connected toys dominate UK children's play
Gaming

EE survey says connected toys dominate UK children's play

Parents are increasingly uneasy as connected devices become a staple of play, with many hiding WiFi toys or limiting use to restore balance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2026
mthree buys CAPSLOCK to boost cyber skills training
Manufacturing

mthree buys CAPSLOCK to boost cyber skills training

The deal gives employers more access to cyber and AI training as breaches rise and skills shortages deepen across finance, tech and government.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
O2 & Cellnex boost mobile coverage on Brighton Main Line
Unified Communications

O2 & Cellnex boost mobile coverage on Brighton Main Line

Passengers on one of Britain's busiest commuter lines should soon see fewer signal blackspots as shared 5G rollout reaches 99% of the corridor.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026

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Zscaler promotes Sanjay Yadave to Asia Pacific & Japan
Software-as-a-Service

Zscaler promotes Sanjay Yadave to Asia Pacific & Japan

Rising corporate AI spending in the region is sharpening demand for security and governance tools as enterprises move beyond experimentation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Globality launches autonomous sourcing platform Glo 2.0
Digital Transformation

Globality launches autonomous sourcing platform Glo 2.0

Procurement teams could run far more sourcing events without extra staff as the new system cuts six- to 10-week exercises to days.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
FARx appoints ex-BT executive as Chairman for expansion
Gaming

FARx appoints ex-BT executive as Chairman for expansion

Seed-backed FARx is ramping up abroad as deepfake and identity-fraud attacks push demand for its biometric authentication tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Advania UK names Annette Murphy as Chief Executive Officer
Data Protection

Advania UK names Annette Murphy as Chief Executive Officer

The appointment gives Advania UK a permanent leader as it expands its AI and cloud offer amid rising data-sovereignty pressures.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Epiris agrees GBP £1.015 billion cash deal for Gamma
Unified Communications

Epiris agrees GBP £1.015 billion cash deal for Gamma

Shareholders are being offered a 53% premium as the private equity firm's bid values the communications provider at GBP £1.079 billion.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Token appoints former HSBC security chief to board
Digital Transformation

Token appoints former HSBC security chief to board

Enterprises weighing autonomous AI controls now have a former HSBC security chief on Token's board as it targets risky agent actions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026
Vection wins Retelit certification for Algho AI platform
Digital Transformation

Vection wins Retelit certification for Algho AI platform

The certification opens Retelit's enterprise and public sector client base to Vection's Algho platform after live testing at an Italian data centre.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2026
BT & Verizon form 50:50 venture for international ops
Data Protection

BT & Verizon form 50:50 venture for international ops

The new venture will give multinational customers a single network partner across 180 countries, while BT and Verizon wait for regulatory approval.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026