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Rubrik & Rackspace launch UK sovereign recovery cloud
Data Protection

Rubrik & Rackspace launch UK sovereign recovery cloud

Rubrik and Rackspace unveil a UK-only sovereign cyber recovery cloud, promising faster ransomware recovery and stricter data control.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Is the USB making a comeback?
Storage

Is the USB making a comeback?

Once dubbed obsolete, USB drives are booming again, with the market set to hit USD $13.1 billion by 2030 despite mounting security fears.

By Jon Fielding • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
A resilient security culture is built in the flow of work, not the classroom
Data Protection

A resilient security culture is built in the flow of work, not the classroom

Rising UK cyber attacks show training alone is failing; firms must embed behavioural security cues into daily work to cut human risk.

By Andy Fielder • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
UK, Ireland lag on quantum-safe crypto as certs shrink
Firewalls

UK, Ireland lag on quantum-safe crypto as certs shrink

UK and Ireland firms trail global peers on post-quantum crypto prep as key, certificate woes mount and budgets constrain defences.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Ian Groves secures second GTIA council term for UK
Digital Transformation

Ian Groves secures second GTIA council term for UK

Start Tech leader Ian Groves wins second three-year term on GTIA's UK and Ireland Executive Council, strengthening his role in the IT channel.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026

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Rubrik & Rackspace unveil UK sovereign cyber recovery cloud
Data Protection

Rubrik & Rackspace unveil UK sovereign cyber recovery cloud

Rubrik and Rackspace launch UK Sovereign Cyber Recovery Cloud to restore vital services after ransomware while keeping data under UK control.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
CyberNorth unveils new look & confirms leadership team
Digital Transformation

CyberNorth unveils new look & confirms leadership team

CyberNorth unveils refreshed brand and names Jon Holden CEO, as it strengthens its leadership to drive cyber growth in North East England.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
AI scams 2.0 leave UK small businesses more exposed
Malware

AI scams 2.0 leave UK small businesses more exposed

AI-powered deepfakes and targeted malware ads are fuelling a new wave of scams, leaving UK small firms dangerously exposed online.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Cyber fears stall UK SMEs' digital plans & AI uptake
Data Protection

Cyber fears stall UK SMEs' digital plans & AI uptake

Cyber fears and skills gaps leave UK SMEs torn between bold 2026 digital ambitions and hesitation over AI adoption and data security.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
'Shadow AI' misuse emerges as key cyber threat in NZ
Data Protection

'Shadow AI' misuse emerges as key cyber threat in NZ

'Shadow AI' misuse by staff has surged as a top cyber threat for New Zealand firms, fuelling rising losses and extortion pressures.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Cybersecurity fears stall UK SMEs' digital ambitions
Data Protection

Cybersecurity fears stall UK SMEs' digital ambitions

Cyber fears are stalling digital plans for UK SMEs, with 42% naming security as the main barrier despite strong ambitions for 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
UK warned over growing cyber threat to key services
Disaster Recovery

UK warned over growing cyber threat to key services

UK's cyber agency warns ageing infrastructure and SMEs face rising attack risk, urging urgent resilience upgrades and stronger regulation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 6 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
Serbus completes executive team for UK security push
Hyperscale

Serbus completes executive team for UK security push

Serbus completes six-strong executive team with new finance and security chiefs to drive UK “connect and protect” critical services push.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
UK cyberattacks surge 129%, fuelling risk & losses
Data Protection

UK cyberattacks surge 129%, fuelling risk & losses

Significant UK cyberattacks jump 129%, with major incidents hitting firms' finances, supply chains and insurance costs across the economy.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Aliter unites trio as Serbus to drive UK security push
Hyperscale

Aliter unites trio as Serbus to drive UK security push

Aliter folds three tech firms into Serbus to target UK critical infrastructure security, eyeing GBP £75m revenue within two years.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
UK cyber crime reports surge as true costs hidden
Malware

UK cyber crime reports surge as true costs hidden

Cyber crime reports to Action Fraud have jumped 37% in five years, but analysts warn hidden enterprise losses run to hundreds of millions.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
UK unveils new Cyber Unit amid mixed funding concerns
Data Protection

UK unveils new Cyber Unit amid mixed funding concerns

UK launches central Cyber Unit to harden public sector defences, as experts warn GBP £210 million funding may fall short of ambitions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 7 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
UK unveils GBP £210m cyber plan to bolster public services
Data Protection

UK unveils GBP £210m cyber plan to bolster public services

UK launches GBP £210m Cyber Action Plan and central unit to shore up digital public services amid rising attacks and legacy risks.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026