CalMac to boost onboard WiFi with Starlink
01 February 2026
Travelers on CalMac’s ferries—serving Scotland’s islands and peninsulas—are poised to enjoy faster and more reliable onboard WiFi after Clarus Networks secured a significant 12-month contract to supply Starlink (LEO satellite) connectivity to the UK’s largest ferry operator.
The agreement, awarded through Public Contracts Scotland, will see Clarus deliver a “pooled Starlink data service” across CalMac’s entire fleet, providing high-speed, low-latency broadband designed to improve operational efficiency, crew welfare, and passenger experience on board.
Find out more HackerOne introduces Agentic Pentest as a Service to accelerate continuous security validation
29 January 2026
HackerOne has launched Agentic Pentest as a Service (PTaaS), a new approach to penetration testing that combines artificial intelligence (AI) agents with human security experts to provide continuous, adaptive security testing. The company describes this as the first iteration of what it calls “continuous agentic pentesting,” which is part of a broader Agentic Offensive Testing program designed to bridge the gap between traditional manual pentests and fully autonomous security tools.
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Consumer packaged goods companies focus on data and system modernisation
29 January 2026
A new industry survey reveals that consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies are prioritizing data and system modernization as they prepare for wider adoption of artificial intelligence. The report, based on insights from more than 150 global CPG IT and operations leaders, underscores the importance of consolidating legacy systems and standardizing data to support scalable AI initiatives across manufacturing and supply chain functions.
The "State of AI in Consumer Goods Report" highlights a significant shift in technology strategy within the sector. A striking 82% of respondents are moving away from fragmented, best-of-breed tools towards unified platforms. This move aims to create a more consistent data environment and streamline processes, which are seen as essential prerequisites for advancing analytics and automation efforts.
Find out more UK Government to streamlining building regulations to accelerate broadband and mobile infrastructure deployment
29 January 2026
In response to concerns over delays and rising costs faced by broadband and mobile operators deploying new digital infrastructure into large buildings, the UK government has launched a consultation aimed at reforming certain building control procedures.
This initiative seeks to address issues highlighted by the House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee, which recently criticized the current processes for causing unnecessary delays and costs—particularly for routine work such as fibre optic cabling and mobile mast installation.
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