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Womble Bond Dickinson lawyer shortlisted at the ICC's inaugural C4DTI (Centre for Digital Trade and Innovation) Awards
21 Mar 2023
Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) managing associate Paul Armstrong has been shortlisted for an award at the International Chamber of Commerce's (ICC) inaugural C4DTI (Centre for Digital Trade and Innovation) Awards.
"A great opportunity to lead the tech discussion" - North East digital sector: 2023 outlook event report
21 Mar 2023
The tech sector is one of the bright spots in a somewhat wobbly UK economy, punching above its weight against the giants of the US and China, and leading the way in Europe.
In the North East, the industry is continuing to accelerate, with firms attracting inward investment and seeing record growth, with £2 billion revenue in 2022 and employment for 30,000 people across 3000 creative and digital businesses.
In the North East, the industry is continuing to accelerate, with firms attracting inward investment and seeing record growth, with £2 billion revenue in 2022 and employment for 30,000 people across 3000 creative and digital businesses.
Spring Budget: Tech investment taken to the next level, but more haste is required
17 Mar 2023
Hot on the heels of the recent action taken to facilitate the rescue of Silicon Valley Bank UK (which reportedly supported in the region of the 3,000 companies predominantly in the technology sector), the budget statement contains further evidence of UK government's drive to support the development of digital technologies, by reference to Sir Patrick Vallance's report "Pro-innovation Regulation of Technologies Review - Digital Technologies".
Human error is a hacker's dream
15 Feb 2023
With targeted and increasingly sophisticated phishing scams continually on the rise, the ever-evolving world of digital communication presents the optimal backdrop from which fraudsters can readily strike.
Tech on the Tyne – a UKTN regional report
03 Feb 2023
The UK tech industry continues to thrive amid difficult economic headwinds – and not least in the North East. Tech on the Tyne, a UKTN report, explores the tech innovation taking place in Newcastle and the surrounding region.
Through a combination of editorial research, engagement with local stakeholders and an independent survey, the report looks at the strengths and challenges for the tech industry in the Tyneside area.
Through a combination of editorial research, engagement with local stakeholders and an independent survey, the report looks at the strengths and challenges for the tech industry in the Tyneside area.
Rise of cyber warfare: The growing threat of cyber-attacks in modern conflicts and the impact on businesses
20 Jan 2023
The current risk of cyber-attacks in Western society is, arguably, as high as it has ever been. Following the initiation of Russia's attack on Ukraine in early 2022, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) urged UK organisations to bolster their online defences. Similarly, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and FBI warned of heightened threats to US organisations.
Local government shouldn’t underestimate its vulnerabilities when it comes to cyber security
17 Jan 2023
With targeted and increasingly sophisticated phishing scams continually on the rise, the ever-evolving world of digital communication presents the optimal backdrop from which fraudsters can readily strike. For local government, the big challenge is the wide range of information that is held often about vulnerable people or highly sensitive information. How can local government protect systems and people from cyber threat and what part does human behaviour play?
Court of Appeal rejects AI inventor argument
19 Oct 2021
On 21 September 2021, the Court of Appeal handed down its much anticipated judgment in Thaler v Comptroller General of Patents Trade Marks and Designs [2021] EWCA Civ 1374 on whether an AI machine can qualify as an "inventor" for the purposes of the Patents Act 1977 (the Patents Act).
WBD advises Northern Telecom on latest acquisition
26 Jul 2021
Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised Leeds-based telecoms provider Northern Telecom on its acquisition of IT support and security specialist Soda Consulting.
WBD supports Leeds Digital Festival
01 Apr 2019
Leeds law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) is supporting Yorkshire's largest digital sector event, Leeds Digital Festival which will take place between 23 April – 3 May.
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