TelcoNews UK - Telecommunications news for ICT decision-makers
United Kingdom

Visibility Stories

UK Stories

Visibility stories

Balancing tech, humanity & leadership in insurance
Data Analytics

Balancing tech, humanity & leadership in insurance

From actuarial roots to claims leadership, one insurance executive calls for tech that serves empathy and urges women to build bold networks.

By Liz Latter • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Ransomware victims refuse to pay as data extortion soars
Firewalls

Ransomware victims refuse to pay as data extortion soars

Most ransomware-hit firms now refuse to pay, as Arctic Wolf reports an 11-fold surge in data-only extortion and booming remote access abuse.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026
Rebecca Dawson hailed in UK list of inspiring women
eCommerce

Rebecca Dawson hailed in UK list of inspiring women

Plus-size outdoor champion Rebecca Dawson named among UK's 100 most inspiring female entrepreneurs in Small Business Britain list.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026

Global Stories

Visibility stories

DigiCert launches Quantum Central for post-quantum readiness
Data Protection

DigiCert launches Quantum Central for post-quantum readiness

Security teams gain a free way to map hidden cryptography before quantum threats make current encryption less reliable.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
Kong links Insomnia 13 with Konnect for API workflow
Software-as-a-Service

Kong links Insomnia 13 with Konnect for API workflow

Developers can now avoid manual test setup as Kong's new link keeps API definitions, environments and credentials aligned across Insomnia and Konnect.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Fuel names Sana Chaarani as Vice President of Technology
Digital Transformation

Fuel names Sana Chaarani as Vice President of Technology

It underscores Fuel's push to tighten its systems and cyber defences as North American logistics operators face rising pressure for speed and visibility.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Xero launches XeroForce AI agent builder for finance
Data Protection

Xero launches XeroForce AI agent builder for finance

The tool could cut repetitive finance admin for accountants and small businesses, while keeping every automated step logged for compliance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 14th May 2026
Supply chain leaders prioritise sustainability, survey finds
Manufacturing

Supply chain leaders prioritise sustainability, survey finds

Economic pressures are outweighing climate goals for many firms, even as two-thirds of supply chain leaders say they are cutting impact.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
Firms warned on ransomware amid backup & AI sprawl
Software-as-a-Service

Firms warned on ransomware amid backup & AI sprawl

Hidden software and poorly protected backups are leaving businesses more exposed to automated ransomware attacks, security experts warned.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Cloud identity compromise now drives most cyber attacks
Malware

Cloud identity compromise now drives most cyber attacks

Cloud identity compromise now drives over 80% of cyber incidents, as attackers increasingly abuse trusted accounts and workplace tools.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Building in public: Why women entrepreneurs need visibility as much as capital
Social Media

Building in public: Why women entrepreneurs need visibility as much as capital

Women founders are closing the start-up gap, but with VC still lagging, visibility and public storytelling are now vital growth capital.

By Kavitha Ramaswamy • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Give to Gain: The quiet power of example for women in STEM
ICT sector

Give to Gain: The quiet power of example for women in STEM

On International Women's Day, women in STEM show how quiet, visible consistency can reshape workplaces and expand what others believe is possible.

By Aishling Meyler • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Data-only extortion surges as remote access abused
Data Protection

Data-only extortion surges as remote access abused

Data-only extortion soars 11-fold as attackers 'log in instead of break in', abusing remote access tools for faster, stealthier raids.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026
AI, hybrid cloud spur security shift to consolidation
Firewalls

AI, hybrid cloud spur security shift to consolidation

AI, hybrid cloud and SASE are driving a shift from security sprawl to consolidation, with unified policy control now the top priority.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Feb 2026
Legacy PKI leaves APAC exposed to outages, breaches
DevOps

Legacy PKI leaves APAC exposed to outages, breaches

Legacy PKI and manual certificate management leave APAC firms exposed to outages, cyber risks and compliance failures, CyberArk warns.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Visibility stories

Beyond symbolism: fixing tech's gender funding gap
EduTech

Beyond symbolism: fixing tech's gender funding gap

Women in tech are more visible and ambitious than ever, but unequal capital, fragmented support and poor data still block true equality.

By Carolyn Breeze • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Mardi Gras app launches as year-round LGBTQIA+ hub
Social Media

Mardi Gras app launches as year-round LGBTQIA+ hub

Sydney Mardi Gras has overhauled its festival app with Safety Circles, a Fan Wall and Strobe tools to boost safety and connection.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026