Tag: Gavin Williamson
Tech Digest daily round up: Facebook value tops $1 trillion for first time
The stock market value of Facebook has topped $1 trillion for the first time after the tech giant won a court victory against US regulators. A federal court dismissed two lawsuits, from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a coalition of states, sending Facebook shares up 4.2%. It took the value of Facebook above $1tn,…
UK’s 5G network operators seek clarification over Huawei
The UK’s network operators have written to the Government asking for it to be clearer about its position on Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei, over fears it could impact on the country’s roll-out of 5G. According to the BBC, a group of operators have penned a draft letter which could be finalised and sent to Cabinet…
Does Huawei provide a UK security threat? Key Questions Answered
US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order aimed at restricting Chinese firm Huawei from entering the country’s communications networks. Here is a look at why the decision was made and what it means for the UK. Who are Huawei? Huawei is the Chinese telecoms giant which describes itself as a private company “fully…
Huawei, Gavin Williamson and 5G: All you need to know
Gavin Williamson has been sacked as defence secretary after he was accused of leaking top-secret Government discussions on Huawei’s role in helping build Britain’s 5G network. Here is all you need to know about the dramatic dismissal and wider debate: Why was Mr Williamson sacked? Last week the Daily Telegraph reported that Theresa May had…
Huawei equipment could be banned from Westminster over concerns about ‘shoddy’ security
A GCHQ chief has suggested Huawei equipment could be banned from Westminster and other sensitive areas over concerns about “shoddy” security in the Chinese firm’s products. Dr Ian Levy, technical director of the organisation’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), said Huawei’s “poor” engineering was “like it’s back in the year 2000”. The technology giant’s involvement…
Huawei 5G risk can be managed, National Cyber Security Centre says
Any potential risk posed by Chinese technology giant Huawei to UK telecoms infrastructure can be mitigated, government cybersecurity bosses have determined. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has concluded that it can mitigate any risks posed by using the Chinese firm’s equipment in communications systems such as the upcoming rollout of new 5G networks, according…
Prince’s Trust not accepting new Huawei donations
The Prince’s Trust has announced it will no longer accept donations from Huawei amid mounting security concerns about the Chinese firm’s technology. The charity, founded by Prince Charles in 1976 to help vulnerable young people, said it had made the decision “in light of public concerns...Future donations will continue to be reviewed by our Ethical…
Oxford University suspends research funding from Huawei
Oxford University is suspending research grants and funding donations from Huawei, amid growing security concerns about the Chinese firm’s telecommunication technology. Existing research contracts already received or committed with Huawei will go ahead, but the university will not pursue new funding opportunities with the company. There are two ongoing projects in which Huawei has committed…
