Ransomware victims who paid up double in 2024

17 October 2024

The number of ransomware victims who paid a ransom in 2024 (16.3%) more than doubled on the previous year (6.9%), according to new research from Hornetsecurity.

Data loss has also increased dramatically, from 17.2% in 2023 to 30.2% in 2024. Alarmingly, 5% of organizations reported a complete loss of all affected data.

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Westcon-Comstor and UiPath to drive AI adoption in UK

16 October 2024

Westcon-Comstor has announced a new collaboration with UiPath to drive adoption of UiPath solutions by channel partners and their customers.

The agreement, covering the UK, will see Westcon-Comstor distribute the UiPath fully automated enterprise platform and other products to its network of channel partners across the country.

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Women in telecoms are crucial for UK innovation

16 October 2024

The telecoms and connectivity sector has a diversity problem: only 12% of its engineers are women. And as the industry faces a major talent shortage, we’re presented with an opportunity to try and rebalance our sector.

Key to this is diversifying the talent pool and encouraging greater inclusivity, addressing the industry’s skills shortage and helping drive better business outcomes for UK telecoms.

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Myo St Pauls co-working space benefits from full mobile connectivity

15 October 2024

Freshwave is working with Myo to bring mobile connectivity from all four mobile network operators to its St Paul’s co-working space in London. Myo is owned and managed by property development company Landsec.

Situated at One New Change, Myo St Paul’s spans three floors, all of which will benefit from 4G connectivity from all four mobile network operators through Freshwave’s managed service. The space offers flexible office and event space, complemented by a rooftop terrace featuring a bar and hosts a vibrant programme of events and classes for its members.

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