Digital services stories - Page 6

Nearly half of UK IT websites fail basic accessibility checks, new research warns, risking exclusion of disabled users and lost sales.

AI-fuelled synthetic ID fraud is surging, set to cost firms USD $23 billion by 2025 and USD $58.3 billion by 2030 without stronger checks.

Denmark switches on a sovereign AI platform atop its Gefion supercomputer, aiming to unlock DKK 55 billion in public-sector gains by 2040.

DataSapien launches AI platform letting mobile apps run AI models device-native, boosting privacy and cutting cloud costs for app publishers.

Central government places AI and data analytics centre stage in digital transformation, with 39% prioritising these techs for future public service reforms.

Colt Technology Services faced a disruptive ransomware attack, highlighting critical gaps in cyber threat intelligence for vital infrastructure resilience.

Organisations face rising risks from ungoverned non-human identities and AI demands, exposing them to cyber threats, regulatory pressure, and operational disruptions.

Scotland will launch a secure digital platform by Netcompany to unify public sector communications, improving access and interaction for millions of citizens nationwide.

Over half of public sector workers have digital tools but underskill and lack strategy hinder progress towards 2027 digital goals.

Waracle has secured a multi-million-pound deal with People's Partnership to enhance digital pension services for over seven million members until 2027.

Embrace acquires SpeedCurve to enhance its observability platform with advanced web performance monitoring, uniting mobile and web user experience insights.

Manchester's PushON Commerce has acquired Pixel Kicks, merging expertise to expand digital marketing and eCommerce services across multiple sectors.

UK and EU influencer marketing evolves with stricter compliance and education, boosting transparency and professionalism amid rising regulatory demands.

Scotland must harness its renewable energy and data centres to become a global AI hub, driving economic growth and innovation, experts urge.

Cybersecurity's future features AI risks, digital tariffs, and the end of VPNs, transforming identity management and security by 2026 and beyond.

ManageEngine boosts UK focus as demand for cloud-first, AI-driven IT management surges, with the UK now its second-largest global market.

An AWS outage on 20 October 2025 caused global disruption, hitting platforms like Amazon, Snapchat, Coinbase, HMRC and Lloyds Bank, affecting millions worldwide.

A major AWS outage disrupted UK banks, government sites and global platforms, exposing risks of overdependence on a few cloud providers.

OpenAI plans to allow erotica on ChatGPT, prompting UK safety scrutiny under the Online Safety Act and challenges over age verification and privacy.

APIContext has named Lelah Manz as Chair to drive its global growth and expand its platform in the rapidly evolving API monitoring and resilience market.