All articles by Kurt Robson

Kurt Robson

Senior reporter at Verdict.

UK government at high risk of ‘catastrophic’ ransomware attack, warns report

The UK government report states that departments responsible for national infrastructure are using outdated systems.

Google, Meta and Qualcomm team up to boost open digital ecosystems

Following the launch of the EU’s Digital Market Act in 2022, a concerned group of technology companies are calling for more digital openness.

Apple may let rivals access Apple Pay tech in Europe

The landmark move could mean that Apple rivals could use its tap-and-go technology.

Signal: Oracle revenue misses estimates as cloud deals peak

Global cloud infrastructure revenue is expected to reach $249.7bn by 2025, according to research company GlobalData.

AT&T’s $14bn Ericsson deal marks major milestone for open network technology

AT&T is the largest telecommunications company ever to commit to open RAN.

The biggest tech company layoffs in 2023

Layoffs have continued to plague the technology industry throughout 2023.

How does the EU plan on regulating AI?

After a 36 hour discussion, EU negotiators agreed on a framework of rules covering everything from OpenAI’s ChatGPT to facial recognition.

Signal: TikTok strikes $1.5bn deal to reopen Indonesia business as country’s e-commerce deals decline

The value of merchandise sold through TikTok Shop in South East Asia reached $4.4bn in 2022, according to GlobalData.

Chinese AI companies will fail to compete with US rivals in 2024, experts predict

US export bans have halted China’s access to key chips needed for artificial intelligence (AI) development throughout 2023.

Tencent unveils most ambitious game yet as it looks to expand globally

Four years in the making at Tencent’s Lightspeed LA studio, Last Sentinel is the company’s most ambitious game yet.