UK govt announces new schemes to help females enter tech industry
UNITED KINGDOM 16:19

UK govt announces new schemes to help females enter tech industry

The UK government has announced new measures to help more women and girls enter the tech industry. This includes a new programme to support 300 tech roles for females across the UK, through paid 6-month work placements with tech SMEs. This is backed by a new GBP 4 million TechFirst Women's Programme. The scheme will also provide women with coaching and interview preparation support.

France's Celeste joins Hexatrust
FRANCE 15:34

France's Celeste joins Hexatrust

Telecom and cloud operator Celeste has joined cybersecurity-focused association Hexatrust, where it will contribute to raising awareness of digital sovereignty issues among French and European decision-makers. Hexatrust brings together over 130 members with a combined workforce of 10,000 employees. Among its projects, the association has launched initiatives aimed at helping organisations meet the requirements of the EU's NIS2 directive.

Pairpoint, Lantronix announce industrial IoT quantum security partnership
GLOBAL 15:08

Pairpoint, Lantronix announce industrial IoT quantum security partnership

Pairpoint, post-quantum cybersecurity JV between Vodafone and Sumitomo, and Lantronix, global provider of compute and IoT connectivity solutions, have teamed up to integrate post-quantum security with Lantronix Industrial IoT hardware. The partnership was announced at MWC 2026 in Barcelona. It will integrate encrypted communications and post-quantum cryptography with industrial-grade connectivity on various Lantronix edge platforms - including the NTC-502, NTC-222, E210, G520 and FOX4 industrial IoT routers

IonQ sets up new UK Quantum Innovation Centre in Cambridge
UNITED KINGDOM 15:01

IonQ sets up new UK Quantum Innovation Centre in Cambridge

US-based quantum company IonQ has partnered with the University of Cambridge to set up the IoQ Quantum Innovation Centre for commercialisation of quantum technology. The partnership expands IoQ's presence in the UK, bringing its quantum networking capabilities and new 256-qubit system to Cambridge.

Ciena joins QCi at OFC 2026 to demo quantum-secure security architecture
GLOBAL 13:49

Ciena joins QCi at OFC 2026 to demo quantum-secure security architecture

Ciena has partnered quantum and integrated photonics company Quantum Computing Inc for an OFC 26 presentation on preventing cyber-attacks powered by quantum compute algorithms. The partners will host a live demonstration of a security architecture integrating several cryptography techniques, including quantum key distribution (QKD), quantum authentication, classical authentication, and AES-256-GCM optical encryption. This solution is designed to address both current threats and future risks posed by a hypot

Telefonica Tech wins Deoleo digital transformation deal
SPAIN 13:05

Telefonica Tech wins Deoleo digital transformation deal

Telefonica's digital business unit Telefonica Tech has signed a global agreement with olive oil producer Deoleo to accelerate the group's digital transformation and improve efficiency across its international operations. The partnership focuses on expanding Deoleo's use of blockchain technology, enhancing maintenance systems in its factories and developing AI tools to guarantee product quality.

Canadian govt approves investment by TikTok Technology Canada
CANADA 12:03

Canadian govt approves investment by TikTok Technology Canada

The Canadian government has decided to approve an investment by TikTok Technology Canada following a review under the Investment Canada Act. The investment can now move forward, subject to new legally binding undertakings from TikTok Canada. The government has secured commitments from TikTok to enhance protection for Canadians' data and their privacy, in line with a similar approach adopted by the EU.

Orange Spain tests 5G priority network for emergency services
SPAIN 10:46

Orange Spain tests 5G priority network for emergency services

Orange Spain (MasOrange) and Madrid city council have successfully tested 5G Standalone (SA) network prioritisation for emergency services during a large public event. The test, carried out as part of the EU-funded Emer5gencias project, marks the first real-world trial in Spain of 5G prioritisation for mission‑critical communications.

Netskope FY sales rise 32%
GLOBAL 10:25

Netskope FY sales rise 32%

Netskope has announced USD 709 million in group revenues for its 2026 fiscal year to 31 January, an increase of around 32 percent year-on-year. The cybersecurity vendor expects further sales expansion in FY27 on the back of an expanded product line-up that includes AI-specific security tools, as well as key partnerships including a deal with Telefonica Tech in the UK and Ireland. In FY 27, Netskope anticipates revenue growth of 22.7 - 23.6 percent based on an USD 870 - 876 million annual turnover. It envisa

Liquid C2 distributes CyberCoach security training in Africa
AFRICA 09:59

Liquid C2 distributes CyberCoach security training in Africa

Cassava Technologies company Liquid C2 has announced a partnership with artificial intelligence and cyber security training company CyberCoach to offer an AI-powered security education platform to help organisations reduce human risk. CyberCoach trains employees using material based on their specific job functions. Liquid C2 and its Cloudmania channel will distribute CyberCoach training across Africa to reach enterprises, SMEs, public sector institutions and partners.

Bechtle introduces sovereignty check for public and private organisations
GERMANY 09:45

Bechtle introduces sovereignty check for public and private organisations

German IT services provider Bechtle is introducing the Index of Sovereignty (BIoS). The BIoS enables clients in the public and private sector to assess their level of digital sovereignty based on data, and to monitor how it evolves over time. The assessment examines data autonomy, technological independence and organisational capabilities across key business and administrative processes. The software analyses IT components and application services, and is underpinned by AI‑supported data aggregation. Bechtl

Safaricom starts hiding M-Pesa senders' details to preserve privacy
KENYA 09:17

Safaricom starts hiding M-Pesa senders' details to preserve privacy

Kenyan operator Safaricom has added a function to M-Pesa that conceals the sender's phone number during money transfer transactions. CEO Peter Ndegwa said that the company had taken into account feedback from users who raised concerns about privacy when sending funds. Under the update, recipients will see only limited details about the sender when money is transferred through M-Pesa, in order to minimise the exposure of personal information.

GLOBAL 08:44

Netskope debuts AI security suite

Californian cybersecurity firm Netskope has launched Netskope One AI Security, a product suite designed to safeguard enterprise AI applications. The new products build on the Netskope One unified security and SASE brand that has been around since early 2024.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:16

LG Uplus partners Fortinet on cloud-optimised SASE security services

LG Uplus has signed an MoU with cybersecurity company Fortinet to cooperate on next-generation enterprise security services, including secure access service edge (SASE) offerings designed for cloud environments. Under the partnership, the companies plan to collaborate on security services that integrate networking and security capabilities, including SASE platforms designed to support cloud-based enterprise environments. SASE combines network connectivity with security functions to provide a unified securit

GLOBAL 05:52

Equinix launches Distributed AI Hub to support enterprise AI

Equinix has launched a platform called the Distributed AI Hub, aimed at helping enterprises manage and secure distributed AI workloads across multiple environments. The service provider said the platform, powered by Equinix Fabric Intelligence, provides a framework for connecting AI infrastructure providers, including model developers, GPU cloud providers, data platforms and network and security services. The service is available across Equinix's global footprint of 280 data centres and is designed to enabl

POLAND 11 MRT

CERT Poland blocks 140 mln attempts to access harmful websites in 2025

CERT Poland, the Computer Emergency Response Team at the national telecom institute NASK PIB, blocked 140 million attempts to access harmful websites in 2025. CERT also added some 250,000 internet domains to the Warning List and handled around 260,000 security incidents last year. It is one of three national Csirts in Poland and focuses on alerting consumers and small businesses of the latest threats, using channels such as SMS, the web and the myObywatel app. Since it was founded 30 years, the CERT has col

UNITED KINGDOM 11 MRT

CloudCoCo announces equity fundraising to fund new growth strategy

CloudCoCo, UK managed IT solutions provider, has announced plans to raise around GBP 0.275 million from an equity fundraising, along with a planned capital reorganisation to amend the nominal value of its existing ordinary shares. The plans are subject to shareholder approval at a general meeting on 27 March.

UNITED KINGDOM 11 MRT

UK govt launches new Online Crime Centre to tackle international criminals

The UK government has announced the launch of a new online crime squad to tackle organised online crime gangs. The new Online Crime Centre, launching in April, will combine specialists from the police, government, mobile networks, banks, tech firms and intelligence agencies for co-ordinated action against fraud. It is part of the government's new GBP 250 million, 3-year fraud strategy (2026-2029).

MYANMAR 11 MRT

Globe Teleservices deploys A2P messaging firewall, monetization platform for MPT Myanmar

Globe Teleservices has partnered with Myanma Posts and Telecommunications (MPT) to manage and secure Application-to-Person (A2P) messaging for its subscribers. Under this agreement, Globe Teleservices will implement firewall and monetization services to provide MPT with upgraded oversight and control over its messaging traffic.

GLOBAL 11 MRT

Google completes Wiz acquisition

Google said it has completed its acquisition of cloud and artificial intelligence security platform Wiz for USD 32 billion, announced nearly a year ago. Wiz will join Google Cloud and maintain its brand and commitment to securing customers across all cloud environments. Wiz products remain available on major clouds including Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure and Oracle Cloud, and will be offered through an array of partner security products.

CANADA 11 MRT

Bell Cyber launches new CyberShield Connect managed service for SMEs

Bell Canada's Bell Cyber division has launched a new fully-managed cybersecurity solutions for Canadian SMEs called CyberShield Connect, powered by the Watchguard Unified Security Platform. CyberShield Connect expands enterprise-grade protection access to SMEs, removing the IT burden that often stops smaller businesses from enhancing their cyber security. 

GLOBAL 11 MRT

Fortinet unveils latest security fabric OS and expands SecOps feature set

Fortinet announced the launch of an updated operating system in its Fortinet Security Fabric and new SecOps features in its Fortinet Security Operations Platform. Introduced at Fortinet's Accelerate 2026 event, FortiOS 8.0 is designed to bolster next-generation SASE capabilities in the Fortinet Security Fabric, while bringing AI-targeted enhancements to help organisations understand, govern, and secure AI usage. AI-targeted capabilities include visibility into Model Context Protocol and agent-to-agent acti

LATVIA 11 MRT

Tet participates in Latvian-Lithuanian project for quantum communication infrastructure

Telecom operators including Latvia's Tet are working on strengthening the digital infrastructure and data transmission security of the Baltic region with the project Lat-LitQN, to develop and pilot Latvian and Lithuanian cross-border quantum communication infrastructure. The project is supported by the EU's Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). Tet said its partners are Kaunas University of Technology, Vilnius University, the Institute of Mathematics and Informatics of the University of Lithuania, and the Europ

UNITED KINGDOM 11 MRT

CloudCoCo expects FY25 revenue of around GBP 8 million

CloudCoCo, UK managed IT solutions provider, expects to report revenue of around GBP 8 million from continuing operations for the year ending 30 September 2025, down from GBP 8.7 million in the year-earlier period. Following vendor disruptions earlier in the year, revenues grew from around GBP 1.4 million in Q1 to around GBP 2.4 million in Q4. The group had set an initial full-year revenue target of GBP 10 million, after selling its legacy managed services businesses (CloudCoCo Ltd and CloudCoCo Connect) in

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