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Lees meerGood news for Mancunian infosec and chip design bods, but we're raising an eyebrow on the nukes The British government has published its Integrated Review into defence and security policy – and though you'll like it if you're in the UK infosec indus…
Lees meer'There should be a dialogue – not a double-barreled shotgun' Interview On Monday, an extraordinary vote will take place at an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) of the .uk internet registry operator, Nominet.…
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