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Edinburgh leverages Genetec in Smart City Strategy push
Smart Cities

Edinburgh leverages Genetec in Smart City Strategy push

Edinburgh City Council has adopted Genetec Security Center in its Smart City Strategy to enhance public safety and urban planning, securing vital funding support.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Police utilise Tile devices in dementia safeguarding scheme
Data Privacy

Police utilise Tile devices in dementia safeguarding scheme

Avon and Somerset Police enhance their Dementia Safeguarding Scheme with Tile devices, improving the safety of individuals with dementia and aiding swift location efforts.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2024
Logistics UK joins NCRCG as first trade body ambassador
Unified Communications

Logistics UK joins NCRCG as first trade body ambassador

Logistics UK becomes the first trade body appointed as a National Ambassador of the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, enhancing cyber security across the sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
Medallia joins G-Cloud 14 to enhance public sector services
Digital Transformation

Medallia joins G-Cloud 14 to enhance public sector services

Medallia has been named a supplier on the UK's G-Cloud 14 framework, offering cloud solutions to boost experience management for public sector agencies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024
Qodea acquires tmc3 to bolster UK cyber security efforts
Data Protection

Qodea acquires tmc3 to bolster UK cyber security efforts

Qodea has acquired tmc3 to enhance its cybersecurity services, addressing the UK's annual GBP £27 billion cybercrime cost and improving public sector safety.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024

Global Stories

Police stories

Motorola secures NOK 1.78 billion contract in Norway deal
Unified Communications

Motorola secures NOK 1.78 billion contract in Norway deal

Motorola Solutions has secured a NOK 1.78 billion contract to enhance Norway's critical communications network for emergency services through the 2030s.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
AI in enterprise shifts focus to practical applications
Malware

AI in enterprise shifts focus to practical applications

As 2025 nears, enterprises are pivoting towards pragmatic AI applications, focusing on efficiency rather than the anticipated sweeping changes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Balancing AI advances with cybersecurity risks & caution
Firewalls

Balancing AI advances with cybersecurity risks & caution

As AI evolves in cybersecurity, industry leaders urge caution, balancing its benefits against risks, particularly in fraud and data protection.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Meta dismantles over 2 million scam-linked accounts
Unified Communications

Meta dismantles over 2 million scam-linked accounts

Meta has dismantled over two million accounts linked to global scam centres, collaborating with law enforcement to tackle sophisticated online fraud schemes.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Facial recognition in retail sparks privacy concerns
Surveillance

Facial recognition in retail sparks privacy concerns

Experts warn that facial recognition technology in retail raises significant privacy concerns, with calls for organisations to ensure public acceptability.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
TCCA urges standards compliance for mission-critical apps
EduTech

TCCA urges standards compliance for mission-critical apps

TCCA has highlighted the need for standards compliance in mission-critical broadband applications to enhance efficiency for critical communications users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Police stories

N-able aids Ventnor in thwarting police cyberattack
Firewalls

N-able aids Ventnor in thwarting police cyberattack

N-able's Managed Detection and Response solution has successfully thwarted a cyberattack on Ventnor City's Police Department, highlighting the urgent need for robust security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Thales & Eyedea team up to enhance AI software security
Data Protection

Thales & Eyedea team up to enhance AI software security

Thales has partnered with Eyedea to enhance the security of AI software, leveraging the Thales Sentinel platform for robust protection of intellectual property.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Aussie kids' social media usage doubles, report reveals
Gaming

Aussie kids' social media usage doubles, report reveals

A new report reveals Australian children are spending more time on social media, with TikTok leading at 117 minutes daily, sparking safety concerns.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
AFP trials AI to improve operations & officer welfare
Generative AI

AFP trials AI to improve operations & officer welfare

The Australian Federal Police is trialling artificial intelligence to enhance operations and officer well-being, collaborating with Microsoft to leverage technology responsibly.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Newgen partners with BankVic to enhance digital banking
Digital Transformation

Newgen partners with BankVic to enhance digital banking

Newgen Software has teamed up with BankVic to elevate digital banking experiences, implementing the NewgenONE platform to enhance operational efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Main Roads WA launches app to aid vehicle inspections
Fleet Management

Main Roads WA launches app to aid vehicle inspections

Main Roads Western Australia has launched a Motorola Solutions app to enhance safety and efficiency for heavy vehicle inspectors during checks.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024