£136M government grant saves troubled Post Office from suboptimal IT
Taxpayers foot bill to get to new platform as Fujitsu package balloons to £2.44 billion
Public Sector25 Apr 2025 | 26
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Your Public Sector Pulse: Where Policy Meets Tech Innovation
There’s so much happening at The Register in our coverage of government tech, we've created a dedicated section for the public sector, which offers you a front-row seat to the intersection of governance and technology. From e-governance initiatives and cybersecurity protocols to digital transformation in public services, however fast (or slow) it happens, we bring you analyses, updates, and insights that matter.
India’s services giants brace for impact as US tariffs bite their customers
Wipro was forced to pause an active SAP project due to client’s jitters
Channel24 Apr 2025 | 17
IBM dragged down by DOGE contract cancellation roulette
Big Blue downplays impact of Elon-gated cost-cutting
Public Sector23 Apr 2025 | 20
Fujitsu promised to sit out UK deals ... then Northern Ireland called with £125M
Despite Horizon fallout, Japanese supplier continues to win public sector work
Public Sector23 Apr 2025 | 25
India gets Google to unbundle Android and the Play Store on Smart TVs
Meanwhile, OpenAI expresses an interest in unbundling Chrome from Google
Public Sector23 Apr 2025 | 10
Trump blinks: 'Substantially' lower China tariffs promised
World War Fee Detail? Rationale? Timeline? Nope! It's the art of the squeal
Public Sector23 Apr 2025 | 169
Elon Musk makes another cut – to his time at DOGE
Going to spend more time with his Sieg Heils, maybe
Public Sector22 Apr 2025 | 102
Two CISA officials jump ship, both proud of pushing for Secure by Design software
As cyber-agency faces cuts, makes noises about switching up program
Public Sector22 Apr 2025 | 11
ICE enlists Palantir to develop all-seeing 'ImmigrationOS' eye to speed up deportations
Only Peter Thiel-backed biz can pull off $30M IT deal, apparently
Public Sector21 Apr 2025 | 69
Downward DOGE: Elon Musk keeps revising cost-trimming goals in a familiar pattern
Comment On top of that, Trump's increased federal spending almost completely negates $150B in cuts
Public Sector20 Apr 2025 | 255
Dems fret over DOGE feeding sensitive data into random AI
Updated Using LLMs to pick programs, people, contracts to cut is bad enough – but doing it with Musk's Grok? Yikes
Public Sector18 Apr 2025 | 67
CVE fallout: The splintering of the standard vulnerability tracking system has begun
Comment MITRE, EUVD, GCVE … WTF?
Spotlight on RSAC18 Apr 2025 | 88
Krebs throws himself on the grenade, resigns from SentinelOne after Trump revokes clearances
Illegitimi non carborundum? Nice password, Mr Ex-CISA
Spotlight on RSAC17 Apr 2025 | 68
Congress wants to know if Nvidia superchips slipped through Singapore to DeepSeek
As Huang jets to Middle Kingdom after H20 ban forces $5.5B hit
AI + ML17 Apr 2025 | 33
Google, AWS say it's too hard for customers to use Linux to swerve Azure
Re-writing applications takes years, is expensive, in-house expertise needed
PaaS + IaaS17 Apr 2025 | 58
Europe's cloud customers eyeing exit from US hyperscalers
'It's amazing how fast the change has been'
PaaS + IaaS17 Apr 2025 | 119
Brit soldiers tune radio waves to fry drone swarms for pennies
Truck-mounted demonstration weapon costs 10p a pop, says MOD
Security17 Apr 2025 | 163
Whistleblower describes DOGE IT dept rampage at America's labor watchdog
Ignored infosec rules, exfiltrated data … then the mysterious login attempts from a Russian IP address began – claim
CSO17 Apr 2025 | 53
California sues President Tariff
World War Fee Ah yes, the courts, that'll totally work
Public Sector16 Apr 2025 | 51
White House confirms 245% tariff on some Chinese imports not a typo
World War Fee Just make it 420.69 and be done with it, Mr President
Public Sector16 Apr 2025 | 75
Popular
Devs sound alarm after Microsoft subtracts C/C++ extension from VS Code forks
Cursor, Codium makers lose access as add-on goes exclusive
Ninite to win it: How to rebuild Windows without losing your mind
Get a new, clean (maybe suspiciously empty) install up to speed – and keep it there
As ChatGPT scores B- in engineering, professors scramble to update courses
Now that AI is invading classrooms and homework assignment, students need to learn reasoning more than ever
M&S takes systems offline as 'cyber incident' lingers
Customers told to expect further delays as contactless payments still down
Booby-trapped Alpine Quest Android app geolocates Russian soldiers
Back of the nyet!
Blue Shield says it shared health info on up to 4.7M patients with Google Ads
Tech giants don't need smartphone mics to target adverts – your insurer just gives your data away, anyway
Assassin's Creed maker faces GDPR complaint for forcing single-player gamers online
Collecting data from solo players is a Far Cry from being necessary, says noyb
IBM dragged down by DOGE contract cancellation roulette
Big Blue downplays impact of Elon-gated cost-cutting
Ripple NPM supply chain attack hunts for private keys
A mystery thief and a critical CVE involved in crypto cash grab
We’re calling it now: Agentic AI will win RSAC buzzword Bingo
All aboard the hype train
STORIES
Signalgate chats vanish from CIA chief phone
Extraordinary rendition of data, or just dropped it out of a helicopter?
CSO16 Apr 2025 | 22
First Nvidia, now AMD: Trump trade turmoil threatens $800M in China chip sales
World War Fee Is that MI in MI308 going to be Mission Impossible?
HPC16 Apr 2025 | 7
CVE program gets last-minute funding from CISA – and maybe a new home
Uncertainty is the new certainty
CSO16 Apr 2025 | 32
AWS claims 50% of Azure workloads would jump ship if licensing costs allowed
Bezos' biz and Google tell regulator higher cost of running Windows Server in their clouds isn't fair
Software16 Apr 2025 | 37
Legacy tech is the gift that keeps billing for UK's tax collector
£5.2B more thrown at the never-ending quest to modernize HMRC
Public Sector16 Apr 2025 | 14
South Korea to build mini-fabs as part of $25B plan to prop up tariff-targeted industries
Fancy a doctorate in semiconductor design? The land of K-Pop wants you to help future-proof its industry
Public Sector16 Apr 2025 | 2
Japan serves Google a cease and desist order over its Android bundling deals
Won't let the Big G require its apps and search to be installed on smartphones
Public Sector16 Apr 2025 | 27
Trump derails Chinese H20 GPU sales, forcing Nvidia to eat $5.5B this quarter
World War Fee So much for Jensen's million-dollar dinner at Mar-a-Lago
Systems16 Apr 2025 | 53
Pentagon needs China's rare earths, Beijing just put them behind a permit wall. Oops
World war fee Trump’s tremendous trade tussle triggers troubling twist, theoretically
Public Sector15 Apr 2025 | 146
Team Trump readies national security card to justify taxing Americans for foreign chips
World War Fee There's a new tariff in town
On-Prem15 Apr 2025 | 49
All right, you can have one: DOGE access to Treasury IT OK'd judge
Login green-lit for lone staffer if he’s trained, papered up, won’t pull an Elez
Public Sector15 Apr 2025 | 18
EU gives staff 'burner phones, laptops' for US visits
That would put America on the same level as China for espionage
Security15 Apr 2025 | 128
South Korea reports tech exports surged ahead of Trump tariffs
Meanwhile in China, factories that work for Apple and HP are reportedly closing some production lines
Public Sector15 Apr 2025 |
Cyber congressman demands answers before CISA gets cut down to size
What's the goal here, Homeland Insecurity or something?
Security14 Apr 2025 | 14
Official abuse of state security has always been bad, now it's horrifying
Opinion UK holds onto oversight by a whisker, but it's utterly barefaced on the other side of the pond
Security14 Apr 2025 | 219
Tech tariff turmoil continues as Trump admin exempts some electronics, then promises to bring taxes back
World War Fee Beijing tries to find an off-ramp but also fights back with export bans
Public Sector14 Apr 2025 | 155
Hacktivism resurges – but don't be fooled, it's often state-backed goons in masks
Feature Military units, government nerds appear to join the fray, with physical infra in sights
CSO13 Apr 2025 | 7
Pentagon celebrates snipping 0.58% from defense budget in IT, DEI cuts
$5.1B cancellations pitched as efficiency move, though costly Trump birthday parade mulled
Public Sector11 Apr 2025 | 47
China ups tariffs on US goods to 125%, calls Trump's war a 'joke'
World War Fee Middle Kingdom retaliates against White House's 'instrument and weapon to bully and coerce'
Public Sector11 Apr 2025 | 94
Self-driving car maker Musk's DOGE rocks up at self-driving car watchdog, cuts staff
Under-audit political squad also said to be drafting invoices for Uncle Sam
Public Sector11 Apr 2025 | 73
Infosec experts fear China could retaliate against tariffs with a Typhoon attack
World War Fee Scammers are already cashing in with fake invoices for import costs
CSO10 Apr 2025 | 31
Staff at UK's massive health service still have interoperability issues with electronic records
Government plans to boost efficiency with IT need to get people onside
Public Sector10 Apr 2025 | 33
Trump kills clearances for infosec's SentinelOne, ex-CISA boss Chris Krebs
Updated Alleges cybersecurity agency was ‘weaponized’ to suppress debunked theories
Public Sector10 Apr 2025 | 113
Founder of facial-rec controversy biz Clearview AI booted from board
From wanting to weed out far-Left, anti-Trump migrants to amassing a huge database of internet photos
AI + ML09 Apr 2025 | 6
Someone compromised US bank watchdog to access sensitive financial files
OCC mum on who broke into email, but Treasury fingered China in similar hack months ago
Cyber-crime09 Apr 2025 | 5
Trump thinks we can make iPhones in the US just like China. Yeah, right
World War Fee One's a world power with extensive cutting-edge electronics manufacturing empire, the other is America
Personal Tech09 Apr 2025 | 205
UK officials insist 'murder prediction tool' algorithms purely abstract
Even though policing department spent 2 years on 'Minority Report' evoking study predicting which criminals will become killers
Public Sector09 Apr 2025 | 63
DOGE dilettantes 'didn't test' Social Security fraud detection tool at appropriate scale
Feds claim creaky COBOL, user spike is real reason key portal now flaky
Public Sector09 Apr 2025 | 66
Samsung trumps USA's tariffs by making displays in Mexico, and elsewhere if needed
World War Fee May also have fixed AI memory biz if better-than-expected revenue guidance is anything to go by
Personal Tech08 Apr 2025 | 49
As CISA braces for more cuts, threat intel sharing takes a hit
Analysis How will 'gutting' civilian defense agency make American cybersecurity great again?
Public Sector08 Apr 2025 | 11
Trump tariffs to make prices great – a gain
World War Fee As costs for US shoppers set to rise, markets slump, orange is new red, we speak to economic experts
Public Sector07 Apr 2025 | 78
Trump doubles down, vows to make Chinese imports even more expensive for Americans
World War Fee President to up tariffs on Middle Kingdom goods to 104% from 54%
Public Sector07 Apr 2025 | 235
SpaceX scores $5.9B lion's share of Space Force launch contracts
ULA wins $5.4B and Blue Origin $2.4B
Public Sector07 Apr 2025 | 45
EU may target US tech giants in tariff response
World War Fee By putting services in scope, €18 trillion trade bloc looks to focus tech sector minds
Public Sector07 Apr 2025 | 187
UK stats body snoozes legacy tech overhaul as Treasury tightens purse strings
ONS acknowledges it might be a costly decision in the long run
On-Prem07 Apr 2025 | 15
Asian tech players react to US tariffs with delays, doubts, deal-making
Asia In Brief PLUS: Qualcomm acquires Vietnamese AI outfit; China claims US hacked winter games; India's browser challenge winner disputed; and more
Public Sector07 Apr 2025 | 11
China hits back at America with retaliatory tariffs, export controls on rare earth minerals
World War Fee Shock and ore, 北京-style
On-Prem04 Apr 2025 | 127
Trump fires NSA boss, deputy
'Nonpartisan' intelligence chief booted less than two years into the job
Public Sector04 Apr 2025 | 109
Home Office haunted by 25-year-old asylum system
'Full benefit' of replacement will not be realized until old one is shut down, projects watchdog warns
Databases04 Apr 2025 | 52
Signalgate: Pentagon watchdog probes Defense Sec Hegseth
Classification compliance? Records retention requirements? How quaint
Public Sector04 Apr 2025 | 108
UK government told to get a grip on £23B tech spend
Former official also points to processes driving up the cost of IT investment
Public Sector03 Apr 2025 | 32
Raspberry Pi not affected by Trump tariffs yet while China-tied rivals feel the heat
Updated CEO hails 'transformative year' as IPO puts 'puter maker on the big board
Systems02 Apr 2025 | 39
Forget Signal. National Security Adviser Waltz now accused of using Gmail for work
But his emails! Sharing them with Google!
Public Sector02 Apr 2025 | 124
Delicious irony as Euro alliance pumps €1M of Microsoft's money into open source cloud federation tech
Fulcrum is region's latest challenge to the hyperscalers
PaaS + IaaS01 Apr 2025 | 7
UK threatens £100K-a-day fines under new cyber bill
Tech secretary reveals landmark legislation's full details for first time
Cyber-crime01 Apr 2025 | 44
UK finance watchdog spends millions 'enhancing' Workday software rolled out 4 years ago
FCA still splashing on customizing, integrating HR and finance system way after 2021 go-live
SaaS31 Mar 2025 | 8
Intel and Microsoft staff allegedly lured to work for fake Chinese company in Taiwan
11 companies, including SMIC, accused of disguising outposts so they can illicitly serve Beijing
Legal31 Mar 2025 | 8
China cracks down on personal information collection. No, seriously
Asia In Brief PLUS: Indonesia crimps social media, allows iPhones; India claims rocket boost; In-flight GenAI for Japan Airlines
Security31 Mar 2025 | 12
Congress takes another swing at Uncle Sam's software licensing mess
SAMOSA digested by House last year, but choked on in Senate. Second time's a charm?
Public Sector28 Mar 2025 | 21
Cardiff's children's chief confirms data leak 2 months after cyber risk was 'escalated'
Department director admits Welsh capital's council still trying to get heads around threat of dark web leaks
Security28 Mar 2025 | 3
UK govt data people not 'technical,' says ex-Downing St data science head
Despite pockets of excellence, many wouldn't make the grade in business, AI advisor implies
Public Sector28 Mar 2025 | 142
TSMC's US builds won't make America great at chips again, says ex-Intel boss Gelsinger
Argues making stuff using foreign-designed tech isn't leadership, as x86 giant shakes up board
On-Prem28 Mar 2025 | 21
Tech suppliers await final grade as Trump prepares to flunk Department of Education
Vendors with millions in federal contracts are watching nervously
Public Sector27 Mar 2025 | 32
Signalgate storm intensifies as journalist releases full secret Houthi airstrike chat
Updated So F-18 launch times, weapons, drone support aren't classified now ... who knew?
CSO26 Mar 2025 | 265
US defense contractor cops to sloppy security, settles after infosec lead blows whistle
MORSE to pay -- .. .-.. .-.. .. --- -. ... for failing to meet cyber-grade
CSO26 Mar 2025 | 11
British govt wants to mainline AI, but its arteries are clogged with legacy tech
Spending watchdog says digital professionals need seat at top table to ensure 'transformation'
Public Sector26 Mar 2025 | 44
India ditches its 'Google Tax', perhaps to tickle Trump and dodge tariffs
Binned an e-commerce tax last year so this may not be complete capitulation
Public Sector26 Mar 2025 | 5
Revenge of the nerds: Teachers, professors sue to undo Trump science funding cuts
Who needs studies into diseases, virus infections, US mortality rates ... right?
Science25 Mar 2025 | 117
Judge halts DOGE's union personal data grab at OPM, Treasury, Education
Officials likely broke Privacy Act by dishing out info without consent
Public Sector25 Mar 2025 | 58
US Army’s laser obsession continues with yet another drone-zapper deal
We have one, yes – but what about a second death ray?
Public Sector25 Mar 2025 | 62
OTF, which backs Tor, Let's Encrypt and more, sues to save its funding from Trump cuts
Updated Kari, are you OK, are you OK, Kari?
Networks25 Mar 2025 | 109
Top Trump officials text secret Yemen airstrike plans to journo in Signal SNAFU
Updated Massive OPSEC fail from the side who brought you 'lock her up'
Public Sector24 Mar 2025 | 186
FCC on the prowl for Huawei and other blocked Chinese makers in America
Be vewy vewy quiet, I'm hunting rackets
Networks24 Mar 2025 | 8
Pentagon kills off HR IT project after 780% budget overrun, years of delays
$280M of excess spending makes for a ripe - and reasonable - DOGE target
Public Sector24 Mar 2025 | 43
Capita's Northern Ireland school IT deal swells to over half a billion after Fujitsu exit
Education authority still searching for an alternative after 13 years
Public Sector24 Mar 2025 | 19
Ex-NSA boss: Election security focus helped dissuade increase in Russian meddling with US
Interview Plus AI in the infosec world, why CISA should know its place, and more
CSO23 Mar 2025 | 43
Trump orders all government IT contracts consolidated under GSA
White House touts massive savings, agencies brace for shake-up
Public Sector21 Mar 2025 | 72
Accenture: DOGE's federal procurement review is hurting our sales
Share price list slides for top ten consultant to US government
Public Sector21 Mar 2025 | 50
Dept of Defense engineer took home top-secret docs, booked a fishing trip to Mexico – then the FBI showed up
So much for that vacation
Public Sector20 Mar 2025 | 60
US Space Force warns Chinese satellites are 'dogfighting' in space
Begun, preparation for orbital wars has
Science20 Mar 2025 | 50
VA IT contract cancellation DOGE boasted about ... was due to end in 10 days anyway
How much money was going to be saved by ending tech deal with service-disabled veterans, then?
Public Sector19 Mar 2025 | 56
Ex-US Cyber Command chief: Europe and 5 Eyes can't fully replicate US intel
Cue deepening existential European dread as Rest of World contemplates Trump turning off the info tap
Security19 Mar 2025 | 75
'Once in a lifetime' IT outage at city council hit datacenter, but no files lost
Services still down and out, but techies working for local government saved the day
On-Prem19 Mar 2025 | 57
Trump fires Democrat FTC commissioners, presaging big tech policy shifts
Analysis Remaining Republicans don't like the right to repair, non-compete clause ban, or some social media moderation
Public Sector19 Mar 2025 | 99
CISA fires, now rehires and immediately benches security crew on full pay
DOGE efficiency in action
Public Sector18 Mar 2025 | 51
US tech jobs outlook clouded by DOGE cuts, Trump tariffs
Hiring remains relatively strong as analysts warn of slowdown
Research18 Mar 2025 | 57
Court filing: DOGE aide broke Treasury policy by emailing unencrypted database
More light shed on what went down with Marko Elez, thanks to NY AG and co's lawsuit
CSO17 Mar 2025 | 129
Euro techies call for sovereign fund to escape Uncle Sam's digital death grip
Nearly 100 orgs plead for homegrown lifeline amid geopolitical tensions
Public Sector17 Mar 2025 | 107
UK government to open £16B IT services competition after 6-month delay
Technology Services 4 framework expands by £4B, with procurement to begin this week
Public Sector17 Mar 2025 | 19
China announces plan to label all AI-generated content with watermarks and metadata
Asia In Brief PLUS: Foxconn wants 40 percent AI server market share; Atlassian CEO jets into controversy; Starlink reaches 800 million in India; And more!
AI + ML17 Mar 2025 | 19
Biting the hand that feeds IT
