Team Techopia
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EU cyber programme makes room for AI security
The EU cybersecurity work programme has been amended to support implementation of its AI cybersecurity action plan. The change establishes a programme priority but does not announce additional funding or completed projects.
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Infineon secures larger silicon carbide wafer supply
Infineon has expanded its access to larger silicon carbide wafers. A multi-year agreement with Wolfspeed supports its manufacturing transition as demand grows across electric vehicles, renewable energy, and AI infrastructure.
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AI incidents reach boards as controls lag
IBM research suggests that AI incidents are reaching senior decision-makers more quickly than companies are improving their safeguards. The UK findings highlight weaknesses in accountability, financial risk assessments and supplier oversight.
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AI infrastructure drives Schneider’s record quarter
Data centre investment drove Schneider Electric’s record third-quarter revenue growth. The French group has increased its annual outlook as electrical equipment, cooling systems, and prefabricated infrastructure benefit from expanding computing demand.
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Microsoft faces a new UK competition test
Britain’s competition regulator has proposed designating Microsoft’s business software ecosystem with strategic market status. Copilot competition, security product bundling, interoperability and cloud licensing are among the issues under scrutiny.
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The rise of the token economy: Why AI is changing enterprise finance
Scott Grossman, chief financial officer at Ensono, argues that agentic AI is changing how enterprises incur technology costs, making workflow-level budgets and cost per successful business outcome essential to financial oversight.
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British Business Bank spreads £180m across AI investment funds
The British Business Bank has committed £180 million to six venture capital and growth funds investing in AI and deep technology. The allocation spans company formation through later-stage expansion.
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Britain commissions spacecraft to remove dead satellites
The UK Space Agency has commissioned a £61 million mission led by ClearSpace UK to capture and remove two defunct satellites. The robotic spacecraft is scheduled to launch in 2029.
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ORCA takes photonic quantum computing into London data centre
ORCA Computing has installed its PT-3 photonic quantum computer at Digital Realty’s London Innovation Lab. Company-reported tests describe improved protein-design performance and faster optimisation against its previous quantum hardware.
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Met Police ordered to tighten third-party data controls
The Information Commission has issued a reprimand and enforcement notice after Metropolitan Police personnel used an unapproved crime intelligence platform to share personal data. The force must improve its oversight of external technology.
