UK public sector faces diverse cybersecurity challenges

15 December 2025

A new study by Cohesity highlights the varied cybersecurity concerns across the UK's public sector, emphasizing that a one-size-fits-all approach is insufficient to address the complex and distinct risks faced by different services.

The research, conducted in partnership with Positive, surveyed 300 IT decision-makers across national government, local authorities, emergency services, and educational institutions.

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12 December 2025

Matthew Thompson, Managing Director – Europe, Airsys

Which law would you most like to change?
I would ban the sale of chewing gum. A persistent source of annoyance and irritation of mine is chewing gum and people’s inability to discard it into a rubbish bin, and instead spit it onto the pavement. The discarded chewing gum then lies in wait ready for an unsuspecting pedestrian to step on it and in my experience usually when you are wearing your favourite shoes or trainers. Additionally, discarded chewing gum creates unsightly pavements and footpaths, and I have no doubt is difficult and expensive for local councils and businesses to remove. For the preservation of good footwear and pristine pavements, I advocate the ban of selling chewing gum.

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Navigating in-building connectivity options

12 December 2025

Stephen Patrick, CEO/founder, CableFree: Wireless Excellence

With the rollout of 5G accelerating across the country, IT teams face the challenge of ensuring seamless indoor coverage where outdoor signals often falter due to building materials like concrete and glass. Poor connectivity can lead to productivity losses, frustrated employees, and missed opportunities in sectors like healthcare, retail, and finance.

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The next risk for tech leaders: a shrinking talent pipeline

12 December 2025

Imran Akhtar, Head of Academy, mthree

Artificial intelligence is transforming how technology teams work. Tasks that once took hours now take minutes. As teams grow leaner, many employers are cutting back on graduate and entry-level hiring, assuming that having smarter tools means requiring fewer hands.

The reality? This short-term logic risks creating a long-term gap in skills and, more importantly, experience that could stall an organisation’s progress for years.

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