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The digital leader’s playbook: A guide for IT chiefs by Paul Coby

Published in The digital leader’s playbook: A guide for IT chiefs by Paul Coby on 29.05.2026

In this extract from his book, ‘The digital leader’s playbook’, CIO Paul Coby offers expert advice for established IT leaders and IT professionals who have set their sights on digital leadership

Microsoft hits out over irresponsible vulnerability disclosure

Published in The digital leader’s playbook: A guide for IT chiefs by Paul Coby on 29.05.2026

Microsoft goes on the offensive after a disgruntled security researcher unleashed a series of zero-days without checking in first.

How safer AI applications could be built

Published in The digital leader’s playbook: A guide for IT chiefs by Paul Coby on 29.05.2026

Virgin Atlantic’s adoption of AI for customer service might indicate the fruits of a safety-first approach

UK and France begin AI collaboration for medical research

Published in The digital leader’s playbook: A guide for IT chiefs by Paul Coby on 29.05.2026

The two governments unveil ‘groundbreaking’ science and technology deal

MEPs urge European Commission to take action over Europol’s shadow IT

Published in The digital leader’s playbook: A guide for IT chiefs by Paul Coby on 29.05.2026

MEPs have written to the European Commission calling for action following revelations that Europol and Frontex processed, stored and transferred personal data in ways that raise serious concerns about compliance with EU law

Also-ran Sweden bids for AI world leadership

Published in The digital leader’s playbook: A guide for IT chiefs by Paul Coby on 29.05.2026

Not satisfied with applying US AI systems, Nordic giant Sweden is hoping to change the rules of the game

Why Inclusivity is the Key to Britain’s Deeptech Future

Published in The digital leader’s playbook: A guide for IT chiefs by Paul Coby on 29.05.2026

The UK is pushing to become a deeptech leader, but inclusion and diversity are the key to ensuring it is successful

National cyber shield could be ready in five years

Published in The digital leader’s playbook: A guide for IT chiefs by Paul Coby on 28.05.2026

GCHQ director Anne Keast-Butler confirms plans to build a national cyber defence capability using AI agents to defend critical infrastructure at ‘machine speed’