Emma Woollacott
Emma Woollacott is a freelance journalist writing for publications including the BBC, Private Eye, Forbes, Raconteur and specialist technology titles.
Latest articles by Emma Woollacott
AWS pledges an additional $230 million to support AI startups
By Emma Woollacott published
News AWS said it will support 80 early-stage startups from around the world
Enterprises just can't seem to shake legacy tech – and it’s seriously hampering digital transformation goals
By Emma Woollacott published
News Outdated legacy tech is interfering with organizational progress and innovation, according to new research
Black Basta may have exploited Microsoft flaw before a patch was issued
By Emma Woollacott published
News Symantec says it found evidence the flaw was exploited as a zero-day, despite Microsoft statement
Investment in UK's AI sector surged last year
By Emma Woollacott published
News Tech Nation research shows UK AI startups raised $3.4 billion in 2023, the second highest total on record, with investment growing year on year by 10%
Oracle and Google Cloud join forces to streamline multi-cloud deployments
By Emma Woollacott published
News Cross-Cloud Interconnect will allow customers to combine Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and Google Cloud technologies with no cross-cloud data transfer charges
New York Times confirms source code leak
By Emma Woollacott published
News After a 4Chan user claimed to have accessed data including source code, industry experts warn of the possible implications
Public cloud investment surged nearly 20% in 2023 – and analysts predict global spending will reach $1.6 trillion by 2028
By Emma Woollacott published
News Global public cloud spending is expected to reach $800 billion in 2024 as firms shake off the post-pandemic blues and ramp up AI adoption
Colt DCS starts work on third Frankfurt data center
By Emma Woollacott published
News The new Colt DCS facility will deliver 32.4MW of power for AI and other high-performance applications
US tech jobs are on the rise again
By Emma Woollacott published
News US tech jobs are surging amid the generative AI boom, with firms ramping up hiring
Business leaders still concerned over EU AI Act compliance
By Emma Woollacott published
News While they're in favor of the EU AI Act and its principles, decision makers don't believe they have enough clarity over what's required
CoreWeave to open three new data centers amid European expansion
By Emma Woollacott published
News CoreWeave has announced it will build new data center facilities in Norway, Sweden, and Spain just weeks after a landmark UK investment
‘Data-driven’ SMBs are leaving competitors in the dust
By Emma Woollacott published
News An AWS survey shows that SMBs that make data a priority are making better use of AI - and reaping significant financial rewards
London is rapidly emerging as the go-to destination for AI companies – here’s why
By Emma Woollacott published
News A survey of AI business leaders shows London leads other major capitals on government support, international opportunities, and infrastructure
'Unethical' tech leaders should be struck off like negligent doctors, industry body says
By Emma Woollacott published
News The professional body for IT says it should be easier to hold tech leaders to account
‘It’s time to question agile’s cult following’: Doubts cast on method’s future, with 65% of projects more likely to fail
By Emma Woollacott published
News Agile development methods just aren’t delivering, and it's time devs acknowledged its failings
Remote working is proving troublesome for extroverts
By Emma Woollacott published
A new survey reveals that extroverts find working from home harder, and suggests employers should do more to accommodate different personality types
Microsoft ramps up AI, cloud infrastructure in Sweden with $3.2 billion investment deal
By Emma Woollacott published
News Microsoft plans to increase its cloud and AI operations in Sweden as part of a sweeping investment plan
Disgruntled ex-employees are using ‘weaponized’ data subject access requests to pester firms
By Emma Woollacott published
News Some disgruntled staff are using DSARs as a means to pressure former employers into a financial settlement
Public sector security debt is becoming a pervasive issue
By Emma Woollacott published
News Security debt is proving to be a major thorn in the side of public sector organizations, but improvements are being made
97% of FTSE 100 firms suffered supply chain breaches last year
By Emma Woollacott published
News Large enterprises across Europe were plagued by third and fourth party breaches last year, prompting calls for a more robust approach to supply chain security
The dark web is absolutely awash with stolen data on British MPs
By Emma Woollacott published
News Dark web marketplaces are full to the brim with email addresses and personal information belonging to British politicians
BBC pension scheme data breach exposes more than 25,000 current and former employees
By Emma Woollacott published
News Thousands of current and former BBC employees have been impacted by the breach, prompting the corporation to offer credit monitoring services
‘Silicon Sands’ data center campus in Blackpool given green light
By Emma Woollacott published
News The 40-acre Silicon Sands site boasts excellent connectivity and renewable power options, according to the city council