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New UK institute launches to professionalise innovation
DevOps

New UK institute launches to professionalise innovation

A new UK Institute of Innovation Management has launched to professionalise innovation, set standards and accredit innovation leaders.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jan 2026
British Army backs NMITE drone & autonomy MEng degree
EduTech

British Army backs NMITE drone & autonomy MEng degree

NMITE teams up with the British Army on a fast-track MEng in drones and autonomous systems, with first students set to start in 2026.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Tech leaders urge UK to boost early-stage cyber security firms
Cybersecurity

Tech leaders urge UK to boost early-stage cyber security firms

Tech leaders urge UK Government to reform procurement and boost support for early-stage cyber security firms to secure global leadership ambitions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
VIVO Defence Services launches AI & data training for MOD work
DevOps

VIVO Defence Services launches AI & data training for MOD work

VIVO Defence Services has partnered with Multiverse to provide AI and data training, enhancing skills to better support the Ministry of Defence's estate management.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
Immersive appoints new CPO & CTO to boost AI cybersecurity
Cloud Security

Immersive appoints new CPO & CTO to boost AI cybersecurity

Immersive hires Aniket Menon and Thanos Karpouzis to lead product and technology, enhancing its AI-driven cybersecurity platform, Immersive One.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Peter Villiers appointed Director of Cyber Risk at Barrier Networks
DevOps

Peter Villiers appointed Director of Cyber Risk at Barrier Networks

Peter Villiers joins Barrier Networks as Director of Cyber Risk, boosting cyber resilience amid rapid growth in staff and revenue for the Glasgow-based firm.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Chris Burgess appointed CEO as CTI Digital targets UK expansion
EduTech

Chris Burgess appointed CEO as CTI Digital targets UK expansion

Chris Burgess has been named CEO of CTI Digital, leading its UK expansion with a focus on AI, VR, and AR to enhance digital transformation services.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
EfficiencyIT appoints Anthony Soares to boost defence expertise
Digital Transformation

EfficiencyIT appoints Anthony Soares to boost defence expertise

EfficiencyIT appoints Anthony Soares as Defence Lead Consultant to enhance secure, mission-critical infrastructure for the UK defence sector amid digital transformation.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
UK government faces backlog of invoices totalling GBP £2M
Digital Transformation

UK government faces backlog of invoices totalling GBP £2M

UK government departments face a backlog of unpaid invoices totalling nearly GBP £2 million, with some outstanding for up to 18 years, new data reveals.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
Legacy systems hampering UK public sector digital progress
Digital Transformation

Legacy systems hampering UK public sector digital progress

Only 6% of UK public sector organisations have fully embraced digital transformation, with legacy systems and skill shortages causing major delays, research finds.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
UK unifies armed forces recruitment with Pega platform
Robotic Process Automation

UK unifies armed forces recruitment with Pega platform

The UK government has launched a unified recruitment service for its armed forces, with Pega providing a digital platform to streamline the enlistment process.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sun, 9th Feb 2025
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
Logiq wins contract with MoD for Secure by Design work
Digital Transformation

Logiq wins contract with MoD for Secure by Design work

Bristol's Logiq secures a key MoD contract, partnering with Deloitte for another year on the Secure by Design initiative to bolster national cyber security.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
UK unveils 'One Big Thing' to inspire civil service innovation
Unified Communications

UK unveils 'One Big Thing' to inspire civil service innovation

The UK Government's new 'One Big Thing' initiative aims to inspire innovation among 470,000 civil servants from 14 October 2024 to 14 February 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
MoD partners with Constellia to revamp SME defence procurement
Digital Transformation

MoD partners with Constellia to revamp SME defence procurement

The Ministry of Defence partners with Constellia to implement the NVFI framework, aiming to ease SME access to defence contracts and boost innovation in procurement.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024

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Ministry of Defence (MOD) stories

SAP expands sovereign cloud services for public sector in ANZ
Digital Transformation

SAP expands sovereign cloud services for public sector in ANZ

SAP expands its Sovereign Cloud services in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing data control and security for public sector and regulated industries.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025

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Canadian firms join NATO drive for post-quantum secure comms
Edge Computing

Canadian firms join NATO drive for post-quantum secure comms

Canadian firms Ammolite Security and Myntex lead NATO's post-quantum secure communications drive, enhancing defence against state and non-state cyber threats.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Sat, 20th Sep 2025