The UK Government has appointed Andy Williams from industry body TechUK as its first ever SME cyber-czar and pumped £4 million into a competition for small firms looking to develop new security technology.
John E. Dunn | 18 Sep | Read more
Prime minister David Cameron invited young technology companies to pitch at No. 10 Downing Street for the first time ever yesterday in a move that suggests the politician is keen to be seen supporting the tech start-up community.
The British entrepreneur behind the innovative WEDG secure storage box for the ‘post-Snowden era' has told Techworld he remains upbeat about its chances despite still being some way short of the £90,000 ($150,000) set for the project on Kickstarter.
John E Dunn | 29 Jul | Read more
The UK government's Technology Strategy Board has extended its Innovation Vouchers scheme to allow small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to bid for up to £5,000 from a £500,000 pot to improve their cyber security by bringing in outside expertise.
Sophie Curtis | 23 Apr | Read more
Moonlighting van drivers are probably to blame for the growing problem of GPS jamming on Britain’s roads, the latest survey of the problem by the Technology Strategy Board’s Sentinel Project has suggested.
John E Dunn | 13 Feb | Read more