Day: October 27, 2017

WannaCry exposes basic IT security failings in the NHS

The National Audit Office (NAO) report into the WannaCry cyber attack that crippled parts of the NHS in May compiled by its head Sir Amyas Morse has found that each of the NHS organisations affected by the hack could have taken simple actions to protect themselves. The report states that

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DIO award contract as part of Navy Oil Fuel Depot upgrade programme

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has contracted VolkerStevin to construct a brand new jetty at Thanckes Oil Fuel Depot in Plymouth worth an estimated £43M. This major infrastructure project will provide a modern jetty with fuel loading and firefighting capabilities. Fire prevention within the depot itself, which provides fuel to the Royal Navy at nearby […]

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Modernising mobile computing for the dismounted soldier

Here, Jackson White, Sales Director UK, Ireland & Nordics at Getac UK Ltd, looks at the pitfalls and potential benefits alike of modernising mobile computing devices for today’s frontline soldier. Modernisation of defence is firmly on the agenda with much focus on Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR). It’s an estimated $83.4 […]

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BAE Systems reach C4I milestone

BAE Systems has successfully upgraded the Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) capabilities on the 5,000th mine-resistant tactical vehicle for US and allied forces. The work is part of the Tactical Vehicle Engineering and Prototyping Support Services programme through the US Navy’s Space and Naval Warfare (SPAWAR) Systems Center Atlantic, based in Charleston, South […]

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