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Ofcom sets out plans for mobile, Wi-Fi to share spectrum band

In an aim to provide a boost for the country’s economy, UK comms regulator Ofcom reveals proposals for mobile and Wi-Fi to share some of the same airwaves
Hutchison Ports completes private 5G network at UK hub

Hutchison Ports taps into global mobile network to support autonomous trucks and future digital innovation
CES 2026: Hitachi makes AI push with Nvidia, Google, Nozomi

In its mission to build a ‘harmonised society’, Hitachi claims momentum, with major announcements across areas including mobility, AI and energy
What will the DEI landscape of the tech sector look like in 2026?

Over the past 10 years there has been an ongoing battle to increase representation of women and other underrepresented groups in the tech sector – but progress has been slow. What will 2026 have in store for this endeavour?
UK urged to U-turn on ‘unfair’ Loan Charge settlement terms

Contractors and MPs are up in arms over the government’s promise to wipe tens of thousands of pounds off the Loan Charge liabilities of those yet to reach a settlement with HMRC, describing it as ‘manifestly unfair’ to those who have paid
VW looks to deliver advanced infotainment and connectivity

Global auto manufacturer unveils primary tech provider for the launch of its zonal software-defined vehicle architecture, providing high-performance system-on-chips for infotainment capabilities starting in 2027

Results and prospects for AI in business applications in 2026

Agentic AI dominated enterprise IT discourse in 2025, evolving from generative AI. In 2026, AI convergence and governance will determine AI’s impact on enterprise IT
How charities are using customer applications to boost support

Age UK, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and the RSPCA reveal the CRM and digital experience platforms – along with other marketing technologies – they use to help boost support
New tech frontier as resale moves from niche to mainstream

The retail resale market has moved from niche to mainstream, and it’s creating a whole new competitive enterprise tech market that’s ripe for change and consolidation

Sovereign stress test: how do I know I’m in control of my AI and data?- Data Matters

This is a guest blog post by Jozef de Vries, Chief Product Engineering Officer, EDB. In 2025, the UK government announced a Sovereign AI Unit with up to £500 million of funding allocated to the ... Continue Reading
Three ways AI is shaping growth planning in 2026- CW Developer Network

This is a guest post for the Computer Weekly Developer Network written by Adam Ben-Yousef, SVP for revenue growth management at o9 Solutions. Dallas-based o9 Solutions is known for its AI-powered ... Continue Reading
Think & drive, IFS Cadillac F1 partnership steers more data behind the wheel- CW Developer Network

Fuel, oil, new tyres, precision-tuned pistons, gloves, helmet and fireproof underwear - check, check, check. That might have been the checklist for a Formula 1 team driver in pre-milennial times, ... Continue Reading
2026: Prepare for a year of uncertainty- Cliff Saran's Enterprise blog

What a start to 2026. Deloitte’s 74th quarterly survey of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and group finance directors of major companies in the UK revealed that geopolitics and poor UK ... Continue Reading

MPs could be unintentionally going easy on Fujitsu

Fujitsu’s Post Office scandal bill should be a share of a figure much higher than the £1.8bn compensation costs cited by a Parliamentary committee
From promise to proof: making AI security adoption tangible

The Security Think Tank considers what CISOs and buyers need to know to cut through the noise around AI and figure out which AI cyber use cases are worth a look, and which are just hype.
Computer Misuse Act reform is overdue

Let's not have any further anniversaries for the UK's outdated cyber security laws - the government has dragged its heels for too long and reform is urgently needed