Cyber threats to Nordic banks are on the rise, pushing financial institutions to take proactive steps in managing risk and enhancing their internal cybersecurity. In Norway, Finans Norge, the main umbrella organization for banks, has set up the Cyber Threat Support Unit (CTSU). This unit teams up with bank members to provide expert support and […]
Apple’s getting ready to unveil iOS 19 at WWDC 2025. But here’s the catch: some older iPhones might miss out on the update. A recent rumor points to three models from 2018—the iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max—potentially losing support. This info comes from an anonymous source on X, known for their accuracy […]
Dozens of technology firms are endangering supply chain workers by failing to meet basic standards for protecting them from forced labor and human rights abuses. A recent analysis by KnowTheChain (KTC), a project from the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre, reveals that many of the world’s leading tech companies are not taking their responsibilities […]
A Parliamentary report asserts that understanding the “black box” IT systems in public bodies and fostering a culture where people feel safe to raise concerns could prevent future scandals like the Post Office disaster. The Committee on Standards in Public Life’s latest report, titled Recognising and Responding to Early Warning Signs in Public Sector Bodies, […]
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Yesterday’s Spring Statement touched on technology, particularly defence and AI in public services. To truly position the UK as an AI superpower, we face a significant challenge: much of the government data necessary for developing cutting-edge language models isn’t ready for AI use. The «three pioneering DSIT-led Frontier AI Exemplars» announced require a focus on […]
OpenAI has introduced support for Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol, an open-source standard that connects AI applications to data sources. This allows developers to ensure their chatbots respond only with relevant information. On Wednesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shared the news on X, stating that the protocol is now available in the Agents SDK—a toolkit for […]
Microsoft has pulled back on its ambitious plan to expand its datacentre presence by 2 gigawatts across the US and Europe. An analyst note from TD Cowen points to this shift as a sign of a cooling relationship with OpenAI. In just the past month, Microsoft canceled and deferred several datacentre lease agreements, walking away […]
Spring is in the air and Amazon’s rolling out its Big Spring Sale, open to everyone, Prime members and non-members alike, until March 31. We picked out some of the standout tech deals, particularly tools that can boost your work life—many are approaching or hitting the 50% off mark. Here are some great finds: Beats […]
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee recently sat down with tech experts to discuss the government’s vision for the new Government Digital Service (GDS)—essentially, the digital backbone of the government. They dove into the potential impact of digitalizing public services. Prime Minister Keir Starmer highlighted a chance for the government to save up to £45 […]
iXsystems, a maker of NAS devices and a player in the SME space, might fly under the radar here in Europe, but they’re eager to change that. Brett Davis, the director of iXsystems, shared at a recent IT Press Tour in Silicon Valley that interest in their systems is growing quickly across the Atlantic. “Europe […]
APIs: A Vital Asset Under Threat APIs—application programming interfaces—are essential for today’s digital landscape. They enable different applications and services to talk to each other and share data, aiding industries from finance to healthcare. As our reliance on APIs grows, so do the risks associated with them. Recent data shows that 57% of organizations suffered […]
The Netherlands stands out in Europe for AI adoption, with 95% of organizations implementing AI programs. However, experts caution against getting swept up in overly optimistic forecasts. Anna Salomons, a labor economics professor at Utrecht and Tilburg Universities, points out that these predictions can be misleading. Many come from large employers who often lead in […]
Hyung Won Chung, an OpenAI researcher, just unveiled o1-pro, the latest heavyweight reasoning model. This new version is all about deep thinking and tackles prompts thoroughly. Starting today, developers at any of OpenAI’s paid tiers can access it through the OpenAI API. If you’re on a higher usage tier, you’ll benefit from increased request and […]
Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware is shaking things up in their product offerings and licensing structures. One of the most impacted areas is VMware’s vSAN, their storage virtualization technology. With these changes, some businesses will see increased costs for their storage setups. Others are rethinking their virtualization strategies, contemplating a switch away from VMware, which often […]