04 February 2026

Exponential-e, a leader in cloud, connectivity, communications, and cybersecurity, has teamed up with Birmingham City University (BCU) to deploy a cutting-edge unified communications platform aimed at transforming the university’s telephony, contact centre, and service operations. This initiative is designed to improve student engagement and deliver a more seamless user experience.

Procured through the Crown Commercial Services framework, the project will replace the university’s outdated, siloed on-premises systems with a fully managed, cloud-based service. The new, integrated communications ecosystem will focus on omnichannel engagement—including messaging via WhatsApp—providing students with more flexible and accessible ways to connect with the university.

03 February 2026

A study from Zero Networks reveals that the greatest cybersecurity threat is not zero-day exploits or advanced malware, but attackers abusing trusted internal access paths to move laterally within organizations.

Such breaches are nearly impossible to prevent entirely, prompting a shift in cybersecurity strategy—from solely blocking access to limiting what attackers can reach once inside.