The Bank of England's investment in IT hardware reflects an evolving digital strategy addressing cybersecurity and operational efficiency, echoing broader public sector digital policies. This strategic investment reflects a broader trend in public sector digital policies, where elements like hardware procurement, data governance, and responsible AI deployment interconnect as essential pillars of modern infrastructure.

The British Standards Institute (BSI), a Royal Charter organisation that issues technical standards for businesses and professionals, has published what it describes as the “world’s first international standard” for the use of AI in audits. The technology presents both significant opportunities and risks to accounting and finance

The British Standards Institute (BSI) has published the world’s first international standard for how audit bodies must operate when certifying AI management systems, establishing a new global benchmark for the ethical and accountable deployment of AI systems. The announcement comes amid growing concerns about unchecked AI adoption and rising calls for government oversight.

The British Standards Institute (BSI) has published the world’s first international standard for how audit bodies must operate when certifying AI management systems, establishing a new global benchmark for the ethical and accountable deployment of AI systems. The standard should enable regulators, customers, and investors to differentiate credible AI governance implementations from unchecked claims, supporting responsible AI innovation and paving the way for AI to be a force for good.”

The British Standards Institute (BSI) has published what it describes as the “world’s first international standard” for the use of AI in audits. The new standard, which will officially launch at the end of July, aims to address these concerns by setting rigorous criteria for assessing the quality and governance of AI audits. The BSI said this marks a critical step in defining what safe and responsible AI should look like in the professional world.

The Bank of England has significantly scaled up its investment in IT hardware by £7.7 million over the past three years, purchasing laptops, phones and tablets as part of a broader digital transformation strategy aligned with increased demands for cybersecurity, remote access and operational efficiency.

The Bank of England's investment in IT hardware reflects an evolving digital strategy addressing cybersecurity and operational efficiency, echoing broader public sector digital policies.

The Bank of England has significantly expanded its investment in information technology hardware, allocating an additional £7.7 million over the past three years to purchase laptops, tablets, and mobile phones as part of its broader digital transformation strategy. This initiative aligns with the increasing demands for enhanced cybersecurity, remote working capabilities, and operational efficiency within the central bank.

The Bank of England's investment in IT hardware reflects an evolving digital strategy addressing cybersecurity and operational efficiency, echoing broader public sector digital policies.

The Bank of England has invested an additional £7.7 million in IT hardware over the past three years, acquiring more than 7,200 laptops, phones, and tablets as part of its digital transformation strategy. The move, driven by rising cybersecurity needs, remote work demands, and operational efficiency goals, reflects a broader public sector trend linking hardware procurement, data governance, and responsible AI deployment. This strategic investment underscores the critical role of secure, modern infrastructure in enabling productivity, safeguarding data, and supporting the UK’s leadership in AI and digital innovation.

An ISC2 survey reveals that only 30% of cybersecurity teams actively use AI, with many CISOs cautious over privacy and control risks. Larger organisations lead adoption, while smaller firms lag behind. Still, 70% of users report benefits in monitoring, protection, and vulnerability management — highlighting both AI’s potential and the risks of rushing adoption.

CYBER SECURITY teams are adopting a cautious approach towards Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the midst of much industry hype coupled with mounting pressure from business leaders to accelerate its adoption. That’s according to the results of a new survey conducted by ISC2.