Saturday, 28 March 2026
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Tuesday, 24 March 2026
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Bromcom Computers named as MIS Provider for Isle of Anglesey County Council
This partnership marks another significant milestone in Bromcom's growing presence across Wales, and a clear signal of the trust schools and local authorities are placing in the platform.
The move sees Anglesey join a growing movement in Welsh education: replacing legacy systems with a modern, AI-powered platform designed to benefit staff, students, and parents alike. Crucially, the platform supports bilingual access, ensuring both English and Welsh-speaking users can engage with the system freely and easily.
A Forward-Thinking Partnership
Huw Ynyr, Head of Digital, Performance and Modernisation at Isle of Anglesey County Council told That's Technology: "As the Senior Responsible Owner for this programme, I'm pleased to confirm Anglesey’s commitment to the Bromcom implementation.
"This transformation is a strategic investment in modern, data driven school information management across the island, and a key step in strengthening how we support pupils, staff and school leaders. The move to a single, centrally configurable MIS will help us reduce complexity, drive consistency, and improve the quality and timeliness of the data we rely upon for decision making.
"This programme is about more than replacing a system – it is about enabling our schools to work more efficiently, ensuring staff have the right tools and training, and delivering a sustainable platform for the future. We look forward to working closely with Bromcom and our schools to deliver a smooth, well supported transition and to realise long term benefits for learners and the wider education system in Anglesey."
Commitment to Innovation and Excellence
Ali Guryel, Managing Director at Bromcom Computers Plc told That's Technology: "We're thrilled to welcome Isle of Anglesey County Council and their 44 schools into the Bromcom family.
"This announcement is part of a remarkable shift we're seeing right across Wales. Six of the last eight Welsh councils have now chosen Bromcom, and that's not by chance.
"It reflects a shared recognition that schools and local authorities deserve a truly integrated, bilingual platform built for the future. We look forward to working closely with the team at Anglesey and making a real difference for their schools, staff, and families."
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BlueKong Go: A New On-Demand Platform Promises to Fix One of IT’s Biggest Headaches
When systems fail, businesses don’t want paperwork, contracts, and scheduling delays. They want someone competent on site, quickly.
That’s exactly the problem BlueKong Networks hopes to solve with its upcoming platform, BlueKong Go, a new digital service designed to connect organisations with certified IT field engineers in real time.
Currently in final testing, with a wider launch planned for 1 May 2026, the platform aims to modernise how businesses source technical help when something goes wrong.
IT Engineers, On Demand
BlueKong Go works by matching businesses needing technical support with vetted IT engineers available nearby. Instead of relying on rigid support contracts or overstretched in-house teams, organisations can request an engineer on demand.
Behind the scenes, the platform uses identity verification, skills profiling, real-time geolocation and intelligent scheduling to pair each request with the most suitable engineer available.
In simple terms: the right person, in the right place, at the right time.
The result should be faster problem resolution, less downtime, and a more flexible way for businesses to access specialist IT expertise.
Matthew Conquer, owner of BlueKong Networks, believes the timing is right for a rethink of traditional IT service delivery.
Businesses today, he told That's Technology, need IT support that can move as quickly as their operations do, without the overheads and delays that often come with conventional service models.
A Different Kind of Tech Platform
Unlike many gig-economy apps, BlueKong Go positions itself as a members-only network of verified professionals. Engineers must pass a structured approval process before joining, ensuring clients are matched only with qualified specialists.
The platform also includes built-in communications, location tracking, and quality assurance tools designed to make interactions transparent for both clients and engineers.
To reinforce trust, completed work comes with a ten-day guarantee.
Smarter, Greener Support
Interestingly, the platform has also been designed with sustainability in mind.
By assigning the closest qualified engineer to a job, BlueKong Go aims to reduce unnecessary travel and cut the carbon footprint associated with long-distance call-outs. More efficient scheduling could also reduce repeat visits and wasted resources.
Faster fixes may even extend the lifespan of IT equipment, helping organisations avoid premature replacement.
Flexible Work for Engineers Too
It’s not just businesses that stand to benefit.
For engineers, the platform offers flexible work opportunities, including evening and weekend assignments, along with smarter routing that reduces travel stress.
BlueKong Go will be accessible through web access, mobile apps and API integrations, allowing organisations of all sizes, from SMEs to public sector bodies, to request support and manage jobs in real time.
If the platform delivers on its promises, it could mark a significant shift in how companies access the technical expertise that keeps modern digital operations running.
Best-in-class sales and operational efficiency, with over 5,200 organisations worldwide relying on NodeZero
In excess of 5,200 organisations globally, from Fortune 10 enterprises to local school districts, hospitals, manufacturers, financial institutions, defence contractors, and government agencies, rely on NodeZero to continuously validate and harden their defences in production environments.
Key business and operational metrics include:
● 125% Net Dollar Retention, reflecting expansion from pentesting into broader exposure management use cases
● 94% Gross Dollar Retention, demonstrating strong customer retention and increasing testing frequency
● 32% of Q4 bookings originated by channel partners
Approximately 70% of customers are serviced through Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), one of the company’s fastest-growing segments. MSSPs are using NodeZero to deliver continuous validation services while expanding into higher-value offerings such as remediation, threat hunting, SOC optimisation, and advisory services.
“MSSPs play a critical role, especially in international markets where local relationships and trust matter,” Snehal Antani, CEO and Co-Founder of Horizon3.ai told That's Texchnology.
“They allow us to scale globally while enabling partners to build high-margin service offerings on top of NodeZero.”
“Vulnerability prioritisation has never been more critical,” Snehal continued. “AI is accelerating vulnerability research, and defenders are overwhelmed deciding what not to fix. Pentesting remains the most effective way to identify what is actually exploitable and focus remediation on what matters.”
“Cybersecurity is currently vital, driven both by the rapid advancement of AI and a more unstable geopolitical landscape,” Dan Bird MBE, Field Chief Technology Officer for EMEA at Horizon3.ai added. “Organisations are right to take every possible step to protect their IT environments and critical business services. But the key is focusing on what can actually be exploited, and where teams need to act first.”
Friday, 20 March 2026
VidaBay Launches Retro E-Ink Instant Film Fridge Magnet with Classic Aesthetic & Battery-Free Design
As a global leader in electronic ink solutions, E Ink Corporation has featured the product on its official LinkedIn channel, noting its zero-battery structure and one-tap content refresh function.
Fitted with a high-definition color E-Ink panel, the product delivers a soft, film-style visual effect with no blue light or flicker, offering a comfortable paper-like viewing experience even in natural light.
It arrives in classic white alongside vivid colour options including red, black, blue, green and yellow to match a variety of home interior styles. To deepen its artistic brand identity, VidaBay has appointed acclaimed Croatian musician Ana Rucner as its official cultural ambassador.
The device is fully powered by iPhone NFC for instant image updates, while Android users can refresh content conveniently via the optional Bluetooth Dock.
It supports tens of thousands of image refreshes without built-in batteries or regular charging. The product is protected by extensive U.S. patents, with corresponding intellectual property safeguards in place across China, securing its unique innovative design in the global consumer E-Ink market.
Centered on capturing daily moments, the E-Ink Instant Film turns casual memories, children’s artwork, family notes, meal plans and to-do lists into displayable highlights. It turns the refrigerator into a personal emotional display, while its battery-free construction supports global sustainability trends. With built-in filters and templates for one-tap editing, it also serves as a thoughtful and flexible gift for all occasions.
Since its global release, the product has received positive user feedback across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, with numerous real-life use cases shared widely on social platforms. The upgraded VidaBay Classic Plus, compatible with iPhone 13 through iPhone 17 series, is now available globally via the official website https://www.vidabay.net/shop, with an official Amazon launch scheduled for early next month, April.
VidaBay is also welcoming partnership inquiries from authorized distributors and resellers in North America and Europe.
Thursday, 19 March 2026
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Tuesday, 17 March 2026
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Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Cybersecurity is the UK’s hottest tech skill as demand and salaries soar
Amid intensifying cyber incidents and mounting regulatory pressures, businesses are offering salary premiums to compete for a limited pool of qualified security professionals according to new research from global talent solutions firm Robert Half.
The firm’s latest data reveals intensifying pressure on the UK tech talent market, with cybersecurity emerging as the single highest priority skill set for employers, cited by 48% of technology leaders. This is matched by strong hiring intent: 44% of companies plan to recruit for cybersecurity and IT security roles within the next six months, outpacing all other technical specialities.
Skills shortages are driving salary premiums
As the talent gap widens, Robert Half’s data reveals employers are relying on premium pay packets to attract talent.
The findings show 44% of employers report cybersecurity skills as a primary driver of salary increases within their IT functions. This mirrors global trends, with the WE estimating a worldwide shortage of over four million cybersecurity professionals, fuelling competition and inflating salaries as employers try to secure scarce expertise.
But with demand far outstripping supply, employers are being forced to rethink how they attract, develop and retain critical security talent.
Roles in cybersecurity on the up
Robert Half's proprietary job posting database reveals strong growth in the UK cybersecurity job market in the past year, with overore than 6,000 new security roles advertised nationwide, a 14% increase over the previous year.
Demand was highest for Information Security Analysts, with over 3,100 new vacancies, reflecting a significant (29%) year‑on‑year rise. The role of Information Security Manager also remained in strong demand, with over 1,300 new postings and an 8% year-on-year increase.
The UK’s leading hubs for cybersecurity hiring in the past year were London (over 2,200 new roles), Manchester (around 450 roles), Bristol (around 350 roles), and Birmingham (around 350 roles), underlining ongoing demand for specialist security talent across both major metropolitan and regional markets.
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Aston University is first Midlands University to provide all staff with Microsoft 365 Copilot
The strategic partnership with the company which is the first announced by a Midlands university, will equip students with future-ready skills and will strengthen teaching and research.
All staff will benefit from the full Microsoft 365 Copilot suite, including specialist agents such as Researcher and Analyst, and productivity apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint that have Copilot built in.
The full roll out will be completed by July 2026 and will give students the skills they need to flourish in an AI-driven economy. The initiative will also help the University’s staff to benefit from tools to become more innovative and operationally efficient, giving them more time for higher-value, strategic activity.
Professor Aleks Subic, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Aston University, told That's Technology: “Our collaboration with Microsoft illustrates Aston’s strategy to be a transformational university, embracing digital innovation and equipping our students and researchers with emerging AI technologies.
“Having access to this AI platform from a sector-leading company will help students and staff thrive. We are preparing our students for the work environment of the future which will enhance their careers and create significant benefits across our research and innovation ecosystem.”
Jen Wyatt, director of education, Microsoft UK, said: “By embedding AI across the University, Aston is strengthening the student experience and accelerating the University’s research and innovation. It will help staff reduce routine workloads, move faster on high-value priorities, and equip students with the future-ready skills they will need in an AI-enabled economy.”
The University will be working with Microsoft to ensure transparency around environmental and wider impacts. Microsoft has stated it is committed to be classed as carbon negative, water positive and zero waste by 2030.
The AI roll-out will enable researchers to accelerate interdisciplinary discovery and analysis at scale, while reducing time spent on routine tasks. Last year Aston University offered new AI fellowships to lead projects that will deliver real-world impact across society, business, and industry. The interdisciplinary positions are based within its business school, The Sir Peter Rigby Digital Futures Institute and its School of Computer Science and Digital Technologies.
Teneo Eliminates Core Conversational Design Pain Points with New Real-Time Voice Testing
Teneo, a global leader in enterprise Agentic AI, today announced a breakthrough platform that directly solves the most persistent pain points plaguing conversational AI worldwide.
The real-time voice AI development and testing platform addresses the three fundamental challenges that contribute to the 95% failure rate of enterprise voice AI implementations: managing unpredictable user expectations, optimizing cognitive load and natural conversation.
The Hidden Crisis in Conversational Design
Conversational designers face an impossible challenge: creating voice experiences based on assumptions about how users will speak, only to discover that real conversations bear little resemblance to their carefully crafted dialogue flows.
Before LLMs, conversation design was like laying train tracks. The path had to be fixed, and if the user stepped off it, the system broke. Today it feels more like urban planning. You do not build every road yourself. Instead, you define the speed limits, set the destination, and mark the places the system should avoid.
"Every conversational designer knows the pain of spending months perfecting dialogue flows, only to watch them crumble when exposed to real user behavior," Per Ottosson, CEO of Teneo, told That's Technology.
"Users don't speak perfect sentences. They interrupt, rephrase, use incomplete thoughts, and bring contextual assumptions many design tools simply can't anticipate. Our platform gives designers the ability to hear and optimise how people actually talk, in real time."
Solving the Three Core Pain Points of Conversational Design
Teneo AI directly addresses the challenges that have plagued conversational designers since the inception of voice interfaces:
Pain Point #1: Unpredictable User Expectations
Traditional conversational design relies on training data based on "proper" speech patterns, but real users speak with incomplete sentences, omit subjects, rephrase mid-conversation, and assume contextual information. Teneo's native testing capabilities enable designers to hear actual speech patterns immediately, allowing them to optimize how people really communicate rather than how they theoretically should communicate.
Pain Point #2: Cognitive Load Management
Unlike text interfaces that users can review and navigate, voice interactions must be processed sequentially in real-time, creating significant cognitive burden. Designers struggle to balance information density with comprehension, often discovering their carefully structured responses overwhelm users in practice. Teneo AI allows designers to test and refine information architecture while hearing the actual cognitive impact on users.
Pain Point #3: Natural conversation flow
Creating natural-sounding conversations requires precise control of pauses, emphasis, volume, and rhythm, elements that are impossible to evaluate without hearing the actual output. Traditional design tools provide no way to test human-like speech patterns until full deployment, leading to robotic, unnatural interactions that damage user experience.
Measurable Impact on Design Effectiveness
Organizations using Teneo's Agentic AI platform report dramatic improvements in voice AI performance. This includes but is not limited to:
Intent Recognition Accuracy: Improved from an industry average to consistently above 99% through proprietary technology.
Time to Deploy: Reduced dramatically through native testing and streamlined deployment, eliminating the need for multiple production stages.
Design Iteration Speed: Reduced from deployment cycles measured in weeks to deployment cycles in hours and minutes.
Teneo AI is available now for new and existing customers. Teneo.ai provides deployment support, ROI modeling and migration assistance to help enterprises launch quickly and scale safely.
Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Africa Mobile Network Surpasses 5000 Base Stations Transforming Connectivity Across Sub-Saharan Africa
The network’s advanced architecture now supports approximately 11.2 million billable voice minutes every day, further accelerating the digital transformation of the region.
By deploying advanced RAN technology where traditional coverage once ended, AMN are proving that distance is no longer a barrier to digital inclusion, integrating communities without mobile network service into the global digital economy.
Sub-Saharan Africa represents a market of approximately 1.1 billion people, nearly one-seventh of the global population, with 62% residing in rural areas. Today, over 300 million people across the region live in villages with no mobile network coverage.
By surpassing 5000 deployed base stations, AMN is bridging this gap. AMN deploys its proprietary Radio Node (ARN) on all new installations, a versatile 2G/3G/4G small cell solution engineered to deliver 4TRX alongside HSPA+ within a single frequency band. Centred around AMN’s own future-proof, wideband Software Defined Radio (SDR) design, the ARN900 utilises open interfaces and a strategic disaggregation of hardware and software to provide opportunities for continued development.
AMN has deployed ARN900 to existing sites to provide significantly increased voice capacity and data services. By maintaining full ownership and control of the hardware, developed specifically for rural deployment and assembled in-house within the UK, the company ensures unparalleled operational agility and network security. AMN is currently deploying its first dual-band ARN, offering increased 2G and 4G resources across two frequency bands from a single unit.
A core differentiator of the AMN infrastructure is its total operational independence. By integrating high-efficiency solar power with VSAT backhaul, the system is truly ubiquitous, engineered for rapid installation in regions beyond the reach of conventional power grids or terrestrial network infrastructure. This self-sustaining architecture allows AMN to profitably deliver mobile connectivity to any global community exceeding 1,000 residents, effectively overcoming the geographical barriers to digital inclusion.
“I’m immensely proud of the momentum our team has maintained since our inception. Their commitment to overcoming complex infrastructure challenges is what drives our progress everyday”. commented Michael Darcy, CEO of AMN told That's Technolongy.
“We are driven by the conviction that no community should be sidelined by geography. Our ‘zero exclusion’ is powered by our ARN, by maintaining total in-house architectural control, we possess the unique agility to connect Africa, one community at a time”.
Surmounting the 5000-station milestone proves rural connectivity is achievable at scale, sustainably, and with profound social impact. While these achievements are measured in infrastructure, AMN’s true success lies in the human opportunities unlocked; each site serves as a digital anchor that stimulates local economies and fosters global digital participation. W
ith a strategic target of 10,000 sites, AMN is building the foundation to bring life-changing connectivity to millions, reinforcing its commitment to a fully connected Africa.
A comprehensive survey involving 37 villages across Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire and Zambia revealed a transformative shift in quality of life following the deployment of AMN’s infrastructure. On average across surveyed sites, 83% of residents in these previously unconnected communities have adopted mobile money services, representing a massive increase in regional financial inclusion.
AMN plans to deploy an additional 1,000 sites across Sub-Saharan Africa in 2026, expanding its networks in Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire, and Liberia.
Guided by a focus on technological agility and operational excellence, AMN is bridging the digital divide, ensuring that Sub-Saharan Africa does not just join the digital world, but leads its own digital conversation.
For more information about Africa Mobile Networks and its rural connectivity projects, please visit amn.com.
Saturday, 28 February 2026
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Wednesday, 25 February 2026
ISS Aerospace teams with Anduril UK to integrate sovereign launched effects into Lattice
The integration will allow the companies to realise the full mission envelope of the WASP platform across ISR, counter-UAS, and strike missions, while also unlocking coordinated, massed operations with other launched effects from host platforms.
WASP’s modular payload enables it to be configured for ISR, counter-UAS, or strike missions.
Together, the companies have already demonstrated the capability that the collaboration will enable. Earlier this month, engineers from ISS Aerospace rapidly integrated WASP, a medium- sized, tube-launched, rocket-propelled uncrewed aerial system leveraging its open architecture and flight stack — into Anduril UK’s sovereign Lattice command-and-control platform in just one day.
ISS Aerospace and Anduril UK executed a successful flight test at ISS Aerospace’s Oxford facility, validating the open architecture of the Lattice software platform and the additional capability that can be unlocked by integrating with it.
The integration and successful flight test further bolster the UK’s ability to field advanced, interoperable capability on its own terms – with sovereign payloads integrated into a common, sovereign software backbone that accelerates sensing, decision-making, and action. The collaboration strengthens the UK’s sovereign industrial base and supports continued UK investment in launched effects. WASP is complementary to Anduril’s Altius launched effect, providing a shorter-range, more attritable capability.
ISS Aerospace and Anduril UK will continue to work together on a validation campaign for ground and air launch. In parallel, the teams will advance effector payload modularity and broaden the mission use cases enabled by the collaboration.
Ryan Kempley, CEO of IS Aerospace, told That's Tecgnology: “Speed matters. The ability to integrate, test and deploy capability at pace is decisive. WASP was deliberately engineered with an open architecture flight stack, which allowed our teams to integrate with Lattice and validate it in flight within a single day. ISS design & build integration-ready platforms.
"That approach accelerates deployment timelines, enables partner software to run seamlessly on our hardware, and ensures sovereign UK capability can evolve as fast as operational demand requires.”
Rich Drake, MD of Anduril UK, said: “WASP represents what we look for in a sovereign effector with its size, range and ability to deliver rapid, real-time intelligence in contested environments. To successfully support our Armed Forces, speed of integration, manoeuvre and development are essential. We were proud to prove our ability to do this with ISS Aerospace, and look forward to our ongoing work with them and other local partners, using Lattice as a base for the ongoing capability development for the UK.”
Vyoma awarded ESA data procurement contract for space-based data on small space debris
ESA’s Meteoroid And Space debris Terrestrial Environment Reference (MASTER) model provides a description of the space environment around Earth, supporting satellite designers, operators and others with risk assessments.
Currently, there exists a significant temporal and spatial knowledge gap for observations of space debris with sizes smaller than the detection limit of ground-based sensors.
Vyoma's Flamingo-1 satellite is ideally positioned to generate the image data ESA is seeking. Flying “in-situ” at an altitude of 510 km, Flamingo-1's instrument can monitor large volumes of space at once. This sensor detects objects at long and short distances and captures small and fast objects reliably, improving data for the MASTER model.
“Space situational awareness data generated from space-based observers like Flamingo-1 play an essential role in safeguarding current and planned satellites and contributes to a sustainable use of space around Earth”, Dr Tim Flohrer, Head of ESA’s Space Debris Office told That's Technology,
“We are very pleased to welcome ESA as an important key customer, and we are looking forward to supporting ESA in its mission to help satellite operators keep their assets safe”, added Dr. Stefan Frey, CEO of Vyoma.
Vyoma leverages space-based and ground-based data to empower automated satellite operations and deliver space intelligence to the industry. Founded in August 2020, Vyoma offers services that enable efficient and scalable satellite operations in congested orbits around Earth, drastically reducing mission costs for its customers.
PlanetWEST Unveils MIDAC G2: The “Second Act” for Carbon Capture as AI Dominates Global Energy Grid
Today, PlanetWEST announces a strategic pivot for the industry with the launch of MIDAC G2(Mobile Intelligent Direct Air Capture), a next-generation technology designed to thrive in an energy-constrained world.
The Energy Crisis: AI vs. Traditional DAC
The meteoric rise of global data farms has created a "bullet to the heart" for first-generation carbon capture. Traditional DAC is notoriously energy-intensive; without access to massive amounts of dedicated clean energy, these projects fail to achieve true net-negative emissions. With AI now positioned as the world’s primary "renewable energy hog," the project-related hurdles for traditional DAC have become virtually insurmountable.
A Smarter Target: Black Carbon and PM 2.5
While the industry has been fixated on atmospheric CO2, PlanetWEST is shifting the focus to Black Carbon (BC) and PM 2.5—the second-largest contributors to global warming.
Unlike CO2, which is diluted uniformly across the globe, Black Carbon is concentrated in high-density "hotspots" within mega-cities—areas responsible for over half of all global emissions. PlanetWEST’s MIDAC G2 technology uses intelligent, mobile units to locate and neutralize these emissions.
Efficiency Without the Infrastructure
MIDAC G2 represents a radical departure from the resource-heavy models of the past. Key advantages include:
Low Energy Requirements: Designed to operate efficiently without competing with AI for the renewable grid.
Zero Water Consumption: Eliminates the massive water footprint associated with legacy DAC.
No Pipelines Required: Bypasses the need for the estimated 60,000 miles of energy-intensive pipeline fabrication and installation.
Minimal Waste Stream: A streamlined process that avoids the heavy chemical and other byproducts of traditional methods.
Authentic Impact, Not Greenwashing
PlanetWEST is committed to true environmental restoration. Because MIDAC G2 captures solid carbon—which is unusable for oil company Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) efforts—the technology serves as a pure climate solution rather than a tool for fossil fuel expansion.
"The energy landscape has changed overnight," says the PlanetWEST leadership team. "We can’t wait for a surplus of renewable energy that may never come. MIDAC G2 is the 'Second Act' of carbon capture—mobile, intelligent, and ready to clean our cities without demanding a dedicated clean energy power plant to do it."
About PlanetWEST PlanetWEST is a climate technology leader specialising in mobile, high-efficiency carbon recovery. By targeting solid-phase emissions in urban environments, PlanetWEST provides scalable solutions for the most pressing air quality and warming challenges of the 21st century.
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
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Monday, 23 February 2026
York Rescue Boat upgrades emergency communications with IoT SIM connectivity From KeySIM
Founded in 2014 after a series of fatalities on the River Ouse, York Rescue Boat has grown from a small volunteer-led initiative into a highly specialised rescue organisation, now regularly deployed across the UK to support flood response and missing person searches.
“We were established in 2014 after a series of deaths on the river, and a group of people got together to try and do something to solve that,” Tom Atkinson, IT Team Lead at York Rescue Boat, told That's Technology.
“We’ve gone from fundraising in the back of a Land Rover to being quite a specialist team, and now a national flood rescue team deployed across the country.”
Mission-critical connectivity
Reliable communications are central to York Rescue Boat’s operations, particularly for radio traffic, command coordination and live situational awareness.
“The main use case we have for the SIM cards is for our radio traffic,” Atkinson explained. “Radio’s fundamental to how we work. For the Incident Commander, they’re not always on scene, so being able to have full situational awareness from wherever they are is really important.”
York Rescue Boat vessels are equipped with advanced technology including thermal imaging cameras and sonar. These systems allow live video feeds to be streamed back to command vehicles during incidents, improving coordination with emergency services.
“We can stream video back into the van,” Atkinson added. “So if we’re performing missing person searches, we can work directly with the police, and they can see exactly what our boat team is seeing in real time.”
Overcoming outages in demanding environments
Following repeated connectivity issues and an extended and extremely frustrating outage with a previous provider, York Rescue Boat began evaluating alternatives capable of delivering consistent performance under pressure.
“We had an extended outage with our previous supplier after a series of smaller ones, and the level of support we were receiving wasn’t what we’d expect,” said Atkinson. “So we started looking at other options.”
The charity selected KeySIM for its multi-network SIM capability, enabling devices to roam across multiple UK mobile networks to maintain the strongest available signal.
“We operate in very varied environments,” Atkinson explained. “In urban areas we see a lot of contention on the network, so being able to move to another network helps. At the other end of the spectrum, we can be very remote during searches, so being able to roam onto the network with the strongest signal is key.
A step-change in reliability
Since deploying the solution, York Rescue Boat reports a marked improvement in communications resilience during critical operations.
“KeySIM really has changed the game for us in terms of having reliable communication,” Atkinson concluded.
By strengthening connectivity across its fleet and command vehicles, York Rescue Boat can continue to deliver fast, coordinated responses in challenging conditions, helping to protect lives when every second counts.
To learn more visit https://www.keysim.co.uk and https://www.yorkrescueboat.org.uk.
Friday, 20 February 2026
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Tuesday, 17 February 2026
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Gaia Learning Launches Bloom AI Platform, Inviting Schools to Join Summer Pilot as Inclusion Bases Announced
Developed by the team behind Gaia Learning, Bloom responds directly to the growing demand for scalable, evidence-led inclusion models.
With more schools establishing internal inclusion units and hybrid pathways, leaders are seeking technology that not only delivers flexible learning, but also captures meaningful data without increasing administrative burden.
Bloom combines virtual classroom delivery, embedded AI support tools and real-time analytics into a single platform. Its AI-enhanced features are designed to:
Streamline teacher administration and reduce manual evidence collection
Automatically surface engagement and progress insights
Support personalised learning pathways aligned to individual needs
Track wellbeing indicators alongside academic development
Generate structured evidence for EHCP reviews and inspection readiness
By automating routine tracking and surfacing actionable insights, Bloom enables educators to focus on teaching and relationship-building rather than paperwork.
Kate Heath, CEO of Gaia Learning and Founder of Bloom, told That's Technology: “After the recent news concerning the rapid growth of inclusion bases in schools, it’s clear the sector is actively seeking better ways to support learners with additional needs.
" While inclusion bases can provide vital targeted support, our priority must always be integration — ensuring students remain connected to their wider school community rather than feeling isolated. Bloom was built to support that balance.
"It enables personalised learning pathways, strengthens engagement and provides clear evidence of progress, while reducing the administrative burden on teachers. By embedding AI-driven insights into everyday practice, we can support inclusive provision that is both relational and operationally sustainable".
The platform supports students accessing inclusion hubs, alternative provision, hybrid timetables and reintegration pathways. Real-time dashboards allow school leaders to monitor attendance, engagement and progress trends, helping identify early intervention opportunities and demonstrate measurable impact.
At a time when schools face rising accountability expectations alongside increasing SEND demand, Bloom positions technology as an enabler of practical inclusion — not an additional layer of complexity.
The Summer Term 2026 pilot invites schools, Multi-Academy Trusts and local authorities to shape the next phase of development while accessing early implementation support.
Expressions of interest are now open.
For further information or to apply for the pilot, schools can contact:
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World Radio Day: Celebrating the Power of a Timeless Medium
In a world dominated by screens and scrolling, radio remains refreshingly simple: turn it on, listen, and connect.
Why radio still matters
Radio has a unique ability to reach people wherever they are — in cars, kitchens, workplaces, hospitals and even in areas with limited internet access.
It doesn’t demand your full attention, yet it keeps you informed, entertained and accompanied.
For many, radio is a friendly voice in the background; for others, it’s a vital lifeline.
Unlike many modern platforms, radio is:
Accessible – no expensive equipment or data plans required
Inclusive – broadcasts in multiple languages and formats
Immediate – trusted for live news, weather and emergency updates
Human – real voices, real conversations, real connection
Radio’s role in community and culture
From national broadcasters like BBC to small local and community stations, radio plays a crucial role in reflecting everyday life. It supports local music scenes, gives a platform to underrepresented voices, and keeps communities informed about what’s happening on their doorstep.
Community radio, in particular, is often powered by volunteers and passion. It’s where niche interests thrive — specialist music shows, local history, faith programming, grassroots sports and charity appeals all find a home on the airwaves.
A trusted companion in difficult times
During crises — whether extreme weather, power cuts, or wider emergencies — radio often proves more resilient than digital platforms. Battery-powered and car radios continue to function when mobile networks and broadband falter, making radio an essential part of public safety and preparedness.
It’s also a source of comfort. Familiar presenters, music choices and shared experiences help reduce feelings of isolation, especially for older listeners or those living alone.
Radio in the digital age
Rather than fading away, radio has adapted. Many stations now offer:
Live streaming and catch-up services
Podcasts and on-demand shows
Social media interaction with listeners
This blend of traditional broadcasting and digital innovation ensures radio remains relevant to younger audiences while still serving its loyal listeners.
How to celebrate World Radio Day
Mark the day by:
Tuning into a station you don’t usually listen to
Supporting a local or community radio station
Exploring podcasts from radio broadcasters
Sharing your favourite radio memories or presenters
Encouraging younger listeners to discover radio
Still broadcasting, still connecting
World Radio Day is a reminder that radio isn’t old-fashioned — it’s time-tested. In an age of information overload, radio’s simplicity, reliability and warmth continue to make it one of the most powerful media tools in the world.
So on 13 February, turn the dial (or tap the app), and celebrate the medium that’s been keeping us company for more than a century — and shows no sign of going quiet anytime soon.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Every year on 11 February, International Day of Women and Girls in Science shines a spotlight on the vital role women and girls play in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM).
It’s a day about celebration, yes — but also about visibility, opportunity, and making sure the next generation knows that science is very much for them.
Why this day matters
Despite progress, women and girls remain under-represented in many scientific fields, particularly in engineering, computing, physics and advanced research roles. According to data highlighted by UNESCO, women make up less than a third of the global scientific research workforce. That gap isn’t about ability — it’s about access, encouragement, and long-standing cultural barriers.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science exists to challenge those barriers head-on.
From pioneers to present day
Women have always been part of scientific discovery, even when history books didn’t give them full credit. Names like Ada Lovelace, often regarded as the world’s first computer programmer, and Marie Curie remind us that women have shaped modern science in profound ways.
Today, women and girls are leading breakthroughs in medicine, climate science, artificial intelligence, space exploration and biotechnology — often while still having to fight for equal recognition and funding.
Inspiring girls early
One of the most powerful ways to close the gender gap in science is early encouragement. When girls see scientists who look like them, talk like them, and share their backgrounds, science stops feeling distant or “not for me”.
Schools, families, youth groups and media all play a role here. Celebrating curiosity, supporting maths and science confidence, and challenging stereotypes like “science is hard” or “science is for boys” can make a lifelong difference.
The UK perspective
Across the UK, organisations, schools and universities mark the day with workshops, talks, mentoring schemes and hands-on activities. From coding clubs and science fairs to lab open days, these events help girls see real-world pathways into STEM careers — not just in research, but in healthcare, environmental protection, technology, food science and beyond.
Why representation benefits everyone
This isn’t just about fairness — it’s about better science. Diverse teams bring wider perspectives, ask better questions, and design solutions that work for more people. When women and girls are excluded from science, society misses out on innovation, insight and talent.
Put simply: science is stronger when everyone has a seat at the lab bench.
How to mark the day
You don’t need a lab coat to get involved. You can:
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Share stories of women in science on social media
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Encourage girls see science as creative, practical and achievable
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Support STEM charities and education programmes
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Celebrate the women scientists, engineers and healthcare professionals in your own life
Looking ahead
International Day of Women and Girls in Science isn’t just about one day in February — it’s about building momentum all year round. By challenging outdated assumptions and championing equality in education and careers, we help ensure that future discoveries are shaped by all of humanity.
Because when women and girls thrive in science, everyone benefits.
Thursday, 5 February 2026
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OPIT - Open Institute of Technology launches accessible online Foundation Programme for technology degrees
A fully online Pre-Tertiary Certificate designed to prepare students for entry into undergraduate degrees in technology and digital disciplines.
The programme is aimed at students who don't yet meet traditional entry requirements for degree-level study, plus career changers and learners returning to education.
It provides academic preparation across core areas including digital literacy, mathematics, communication and introductory technology subjects.
The Foundation Programme is delivered entirely online and combines live and recorded teaching with independent study.
Students receive daily academic support from tutors and access to OPIT’s AI-based learning assistant, which provides 24/7 personalised guidance and exam preparation.
OPIT is aligned with the European Qualifications Framework and is recognised by World Education Services (WES), allowing students to use their qualifications for further study internationally.
“Education shapes our future. Yet, as the world runs fast, traditional higher education struggles to keep pace,” Riccardo Ocleppo, Founder of OPIT told That's Technology.
The foundation programme allows those who don’t have access to usual routes of higher education, due to personal circumstance, age or location, the chance to learn from the world leading tech professors digitally.
Teaching is delivered by an international faculty with professional experience across business, technology and digital industries. OPIT’s teaching approach emphasises applied learning and practical skills, alongside core academic competencies required for university-level study.
The Foundation Programme is designed as a one year, 60 credit pathway that students can complete from any location, offering an accessible option for those unable to relocate or pursue fulltime, campusbased study. It is particularly aimed at international learners and working professionals who need a flexible route into higher education.
In addition to academic preparation, the programme is positioned as a pathway into OPIT’s undergraduate degrees, including courses in computer science and digital business. OPIT’s degree programmes are designed to be career-aligned and focused on employability within technology-driven sectors.
Student feedback from OPIT’s wider programmes highlights the role of flexible delivery in supporting career transitions. One graduate described OPIT as suitable for learners “looking to pursue a new career while juggling other responsibilities,” citing the combination of remote study and academic support.
OPIT programmes are also designed to be affordable relative to traditional university pathways, with the aim of widening access to higher education for global learners.
Beyond its role as an entry route, OPIT emphasises that the Foundation Programme carries significant academic value, equipping learners with the foundational competencies essential for success in modern technology degrees.
By strengthening critical thinking, problemsolving abilities and digital fluency, the programme helps bridge gaps that often prevent students from progressing in STEM fields.
Early cohorts have demonstrated increased confidence, stronger academic performance in subsequent studies and greater readiness for the demands of universitylevel coursework, evidence of the programme’s impact in widening participation and supporting longterm student achievement.
Applications for upcoming intakes of the Foundation Programme are now open, with OPIT accepting students who meet its academic and English language requirements.
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What Benefits Does YouTube Hype Bring to Channels?
On YouTube, hype isn’t just noise or empty excitement, when it’s earned or handled well, it can translate into real, measurable benefits for creators of all sizes.
Here’s a clear look at what YouTube hype actually does for channels, and why it matters.
Increased Visibility and Algorithm Momentum
One of the biggest benefits of hype is algorithmic lift.
When a video or channel starts generating excitement – more clicks, comments, shares, and watch time, YouTube’s algorithm often responds by recommending that content to more viewers. This creates a snowball effect:
More hype → more engagement
More engagement → more recommendations
More recommendations → even more hype
For smaller or mid-sized channels, a single hyped video can be the moment that breaks them out of obscurity.
Rapid Subscriber Growth
Hype attracts new eyes, and new eyes often turn into new subscribers.
Viewers who discover a channel during a moment of excitement are more likely to:
Subscribe to “see what happens next”
Explore older videos
Share the channel with friends or on social media
This kind of growth is often faster and more organic than slow, steady subscriber gains – and it can permanently raise a channel’s baseline audience.
Stronger Community Engagement
Hyped moments tend to bring audiences together.
Whether it’s a viral video, a controversial take, a big announcement, or a highly anticipated upload, hype encourages:
More comments and discussions
Repeat visits to the channel
A sense of shared experience among viewers
Over time, this helps transform casual viewers into a community, which is one of the most valuable assets a channel can have.
Improved Monetisation Opportunities
From a business perspective, hype can directly impact income.
During periods of heightened attention, channels often see:
Increased ad revenue due to higher views
More interest from sponsors and brands
Better performance on affiliate links
Higher sales of merchandise or digital products
Brands, in particular, are drawn to channels that are “hot” or trending, as hype suggests relevance and momentum.
Greater Authority and Credibility
When a channel becomes hyped, it often gains perceived authority.
Viewers may assume:
“Everyone’s watching this – it must be worth my time”
“This creator knows what they’re talking about”
“This channel is going places”
That perception can open doors to collaborations, media mentions, and invitations to events or panels that would otherwise be out of reach.
Cross-Platform Growth
YouTube hype rarely stays confined to YouTube alone.
A hyped channel often benefits from:
Clips being shared on X, Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok
Mentions in blogs, forums, or online news sites
Increased searches for the channel name on Google
This spillover effect strengthens a creator’s overall online presence and makes their brand more resilient.
Motivation and Creative Energy
There’s also a very human benefit: momentum boosts morale.
Seeing views climb, comments pour in, and subscribers grow can:
Reinforce confidence in content ideas
Encourage consistency and experimentation
Reduce creator burnout by validating the effort involved
While hype shouldn’t be the only motivation for creating, it can be a powerful fuel.
The Important Caveat: Hype Must Be Sustained
Not all hype is equal.
Short-lived hype without substance can fade quickly, leaving creators under pressure to repeat viral success. The channels that benefit most are those that:
Deliver quality alongside excitement
Use hype moments to introduce viewers to their wider content
Focus on long-term value, not just quick wins
Handled wisely, hype becomes a launchpad rather than a flash in the pan.
Final Hype Thoughts
YouTube hype isn’t just about buzz or bragging rights. At its best, it brings visibility, growth, income, community, and credibility – all things that help a channel move from hobby to serious platform.
For creators who are prepared, consistent, and authentic, hype isn’t something to fear or dismiss. It’s an opportunity – and one well worth understanding.
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