The invisible breach: how SaaS supply chains became cybersecurity’s new weak link
11 February 2026
Avinash Gupta, Head of COE (Centre of Excellence) at In2IT Technologies
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is no longer an IT choice; it’s the operating system of business itself. From Salesforce to Workday, Microsoft 365 to Slack, the SaaS layer now underpins collaboration, analytics, and decision-making.
Yet, while businesses enjoy the convenience, scalability, and cost-efficiency these platforms offer, many overlook the hidden web of interconnected risks beneath them. The growing sophistication of SaaS supply chain attacks - particularly those exploiting connectors and OAuth trust chains - has made this one of the most insidious and underestimated threats in cybersecurity today.
Find out more Spirent and ESA to strengthen resilience of critical PNT systems in the UK
10 February 2026
Spirent Communications, now part of Keysight Technologies, has announced a strategic partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA) to lead a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing the resilience of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) systems used in Critical National Infrastructure (CNI).
This collaborative effort will develop a comprehensive testing framework designed to assess, validate, and improve the robustness of PNT systems crucial for the UK’s vital sectors.
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Exponential-e and Birmingham City University to modernise communications
04 February 2026
Exponential-e, a leader in cloud, connectivity, communications, and cybersecurity, has teamed up with Birmingham City University (BCU) to deploy a cutting-edge unified communications platform aimed at transforming the university’s telephony, contact centre, and service operations. This initiative is designed to improve student engagement and deliver a more seamless user experience.
Procured through the Crown Commercial Services framework, the project will replace the university’s outdated, siloed on-premises systems with a fully managed, cloud-based service. The new, integrated communications ecosystem will focus on omnichannel engagement—including messaging via WhatsApp—providing students with more flexible and accessible ways to connect with the university.
Find out more 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.
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