There is a growing focus on datacentre energy consumption and operational efficiency. Legislators and regulators are taking steps to require operators to report facility-level information and key performance indicators to control datacentre growth. The aim is to establish minimum facility
The European Parliament has overwhelmingly approved measures to classify gig economy platform workers as employees and regulate how they are managed by algorithms. The “platform worker directive” introduces a presumption of employment, potentially reclassifying workers for platforms like Uber and
Microsoft reported a revenue of $61.9bn for the quarter ending on March 31st, 2024, showing a 17% increase compared to the same period last year. The company’s cloud business experienced a 23% growth, contributing $35.1bn in revenue. Microsoft’s Intelligent Cloud
During the 1960s and 70s, the UK developed a non-negotiation policy in response to terrorist incidents primarily involving Northern Ireland. This stance was also adopted by the US in the 1970s and 1980s, specifically relating to the Middle East. The
The Post Office Horizon scandal public inquiry has revealed that Angela van den Bogerd, an executive at the Post Office, was involved in hiding issues with the company’s IT system. This included providing misleading information to the courts. During a
KnowBe4, the company known for its Inside Man cyber training movies, has announced plans to acquire UK-based cloud email security firm Egress. The purchase will allow KnowBe4 to incorporate Egress’s Intelligent Email Security suite into its own product stack, creating
Recent data from Gartner shows a 10% increase in the datacenter market due to the deployment of AI servers by hyperscalers. While AI in enterprise systems is seen as a way to enhance productivity and efficiency, running AI workloads comes
Austria has emerged as a leading force in artificial intelligence (AI) research and development, driven by a strong academic community and a successful transition from theory to commercial applications. The Graz University of Technology, in particular, has become a global
IT contractor Richard Alcock has been involved in a decade-long dispute with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) over IR35 regulations, which determine whether contractors should pay tax and National Insurance Contributions (NICs) as permanent employees. HMRC claims that Alcock owes
According to a report submitted to the Policing Board in Northern Ireland, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has been involved in surveillance incidents targeting journalists and lawyers. The report was handed to the board by PSNI chief constable