Security firm ESET logs a spike in attacks over the past seven days
Ransomware accounted for a quarter of hack attacks in the UK last week
Author: Roland Moore-Colyer
Government targets SMBs with overhaul of digital services procurement framework
Digital Outcomes and Specialist framework designed to make working with multiple small firms easier for government buyers
Government commits to exploring blockchain technology in Whitehall
Distributed ledger technology could be used to improve data management
IoT security spending will hit $348m in 2016 as cyber attacks grow
Gartner forecasts spending on IoT security will soar as smart devices are adopted
EC could introduce rules that throttle driverless car and IoT data use
Commission wants to take a closer look at how data is collected, used and shared in smart systems
Acer unveils ultra-thin Aspire S 13 to rival Apple MacBook range
Device packs in Intel 6th-gen Core chips and USB Type-C
Acer unveils Switch Alpha 12 with liquid cooling technology
Device aimed at high end of market to rival Surface Pro 4 and others
Cisco and Hyundai join forces to accelerate connected car tech
Partnership seeks to create 'high-performing computers on wheels'
Government appoints Liam Maxwell as first national technology adviser
Maxwell tasked with leading digital transformation in government and boosting UK technology sector
Warwickshire County Council adopts Google Apps to survive budget cuts
Council saves £260,000 in its IT budget by adopting cloud services