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Government and public sector websites are among the best-performing for digital accessibility, but new data shows that significant barriers still remain across the web. The latest WebAIM Million 2026 report, which analysed the homepages of the world’s top one million websites, found an average of 56.1 accessibility errors per page, up from 51 Continue reading Government websites lead on accessibility, but widespread issues remain
Report finds a consistent pattern across AI, cybersecurity, digital identities and sustainability: sharing and coordinating operational data across systems and partners is a key focus for the industry SITA’s 2025 Air Transport IT Insights report finds that, while the air transport industry invested a record $50.8 billion in technology in 2025, a Continue reading SITA research finds aviation’s record technology investment hinges on one thing: data coordination
Kurt Markley New certification demonstrates operational rigour and aerospace-grade quality standards for its encrypted hardware storage products Apricorn, the leading manufacturer of software-free, 256-bit AES XTS hardware-encrypted USB drives, today announced that it has become the first and only encrypted USB storage device manufacturer to achieve AS9100 certification, the internationally recognised Quality Continue reading Apricorn Becomes First and Only Hardware-Encrypted USB Storage Device Manufacturer to Achieve AS9100 Certification
Cloudhouse research highlights public sector skills gaps and reactive technical debt as key factors shaping IT modernisation New analysis from Cloudhouse, based on a survey of UK public sector IT decision-makers, reveals significant technical debt across government technology estates – and an urgent need for modernisation as AI adoption accelerates. The Cloudhouse State Continue reading 7 in 10 UK government IT leaders say outdated systems are hindering AI adoption
Atos is the first organization in the world to hold dual Scopism SIAM Assured Status Scopism, the worldwide SIAM community leader and professional body, has recently announced that Atos has been awarded Scopism SIAM Assured status in two categories; both as a SIAM Service Provider and as a SIAM Consultancy and Advisory Continue reading World First – Dual SIAM Accreditation for Atos
Phoenix Software is proud to reflect on a successful year of fundraising in 2025, with a series of events and challenges raising significant funds in support of St Leonard’s Hospice. The highlight of the year was Race for a Reason, a four-day challenge inspired by the BBC TV show Race Across the World. In July, Continue reading Phoenix Software raised over £25k for St Leonard’s Hospice in 2025
While governments can’t afford to mimic the startup model entirely – nor should it with the margin for error far narrower – what they can and should do, argues Dr Jon Rimmer, Chief Experience Officer at Mercator Digital, is borrow key traits to improve innovation Right now, governments are under a huge Continue reading Why the government needs to borrow a ‘startup mentality’ to innovate better
The Principality of Liechtenstein has awarded its High Priority Ka-band radio spectrum filings to the space mission company, Open Cosmos, enabling it to build and operate its new sovereign LEO broadband satellite constellation. The spectrum rights, which are an important geo-political asset for Europe, marks a significant step forward in the company’s Continue reading LIECHTENSTEIN’S SPECTRUM AWARD TO OPEN COSMOS PROPELS EUROPE IN THE SPACE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE RACE
Shannon Simpson By Shannon Simpson, CEO, Cyro Cyber The Cyber Security & Resilience Act (CSR) is making its way through Parliament in 2026. Assurance will no longer be enough with the new Act. For too long cyber security it has been an underfunded, poorly-supported, tick-box measure. The arrival of the CSR Act Continue reading The Cyber Security & Resilience Act: How to avoid rip and replace in legacy systems
By David Trossell, CEO and CTO of Bridgeworks David Trossell Over the last couple of years, there has been a surge in cyber-attacks. Major incidents have occurred, impacting UK firms like Marks and Spencer’s (M&S), Co-op, and one of the most disruptive, JLR – Jaguar Land Rover. Even data centres were not Continue reading Cyber-Attacks: A Year in Review, A Better WAN Tomorrow
By David Trossell, CEO and CTO of Bridgeworks Only a few days away now from New Year’s Day again, fireworks and all. Hopefully, it’ll be a happy and prosperous one for everyone. Unfortunately, cyber-attacks aren’t about fun, prosperity and good will. Of course cyber-criminals might celebrate the new year if their scams Continue reading Happy New WAN: Protecting Data Into 2026
By Paul Devlin, CEO, Causeway Technologies Paul Devlin Every crane, cable and concrete pour on a modern construction site is tracked in real time. Yet in the main, the proof of the skills behind them still lives on plastic cards and paper certificates. In a digital age, that’s our weakest link. Continue reading Digital skills passports: Building trust in construction’s most important asset — People
Graham Jarvis By Graham Jarvis, Freelance Business and Technology Journalist It’s that time of year again. The festive Christmas lights are about to be turned on in the high streets to welcome shoppers, enticing them to buy presents for their loved ones. However, not all the festive commerce occurs in physical stores. Continue reading The WAN You Want: The Data Centre Magic of Christmas
By Richard LaTulip, Field Chief Information Security Officer at Recorded Future Richard LaTulip The shape of cybersecurity in the public sector will depend less on how many attacks happen and more on how well agencies can see, manage, and control their systems. Managing vulnerabilities, updating account systems, and using Artificial Intelligence (A)I Continue reading Key cyber predictions for the public sector in 2026
By Lawrie Day, CEO at Cognitas Global Today’s public sector organisations face unprecedented challenges in training and development. Despite real world risks such as cyber breaches greater than ever before, the UK Government and public sector departments are under pressure to achieve more with less in terms of training their people, stretching Continue reading How experiential learning is defining a new era in Government learning
By David Trossell, CEO and CTO of Bridgeworks David Trossell It’s that time of year again – Halloween – when the ghosts and witches are expected to come out to cause havoc. When it comes to phishing attacks, it’s a game of trick rather than of treat. Check Point writes in its Continue reading Why The Public Sector Needs to Keep Cyber-Ghouls Away
Following a highly successful 2024 event that brought together SIAM professionals, thought leaders, and industry experts from around the world, the Scopism Service North Conference is back. Remaining in Manchester, the event takes place on Monday, 3rd November, and promises to be even bigger and better in 2025. Reflecting on 2024 Continue reading The SIAM Event of the Year is Back – Service North Returns for 2025
Joseph Rooke, Director Risk Insights (Insikt Group) at Recorded Future High-profile cyber-attacks have shaken the private sector in recent months, with their devastating consequences dominating headlines. But while commercial businesses have been in the spotlight, organisations across the public sector are now asking a critical question: could we be next? Joseph Rooke Continue reading How the public sector can protect itself against cyber threats
By David Trossell, CEO and CTO of Bridgeworks The most critical means of maintaining service continuity is to protect an organisation’s backups first before anything else. Any failure to recognise that cyber-criminals comprehend see backups as any large, medium or small companies’ Achilles Heel, could lead to a significant amount of downtime Continue reading When Air-Gaps Need WAN Acceleration
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