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NHS doctors struggle with fatigue as AI offers solutions
3 days ago
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data privacy
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ai
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ethics
A Guardian report reveals a third of NHS doctors suffer extreme fatigue, raising concerns for patient care amid staff shortages and rising demands.
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BT Health report highlights NHS cyber security concerns
5 days ago
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uc
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data protection
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telco
Recent surveys by BT Health reveal serious concerns over cyber security in the NHS, with staff lacking confidence in defences and fearing potential cyber-attacks.
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IWD 2025: I swapped a career as a biomedical scientist for an apprenticeship in fintech at 40
5 days ago
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devops
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fintech
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apm
After a decade as a Biomedical Scientist, Valerie pivoted to fintech at 40, pursuing an apprenticeship to embrace new challenges and opportunities.
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Beyond ransomware payments: A proactive approach to cybersecurity
Last month
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data protection
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ransomware
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devops
The UK government's proposal to ban ransomware payments for public sector bodies raises concerns, as experts stress the need for a proactive, data-centric approach to cybersecurity.
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Nexer Digital aids firms in European Accessibility Act prep
Last month
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bbc
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public sector
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nhs
Nexer Digital has landed key clients Bupa and Auto Trader to enhance compliance with the forthcoming European Accessibility Act, aiming for inclusive digital experiences.
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AI Summit in Paris highlights responsible innovation goals
Last month
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martech
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cdp
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ai
The AI Summit in Paris brought industry leaders together to discuss ethical AI implementation, highlighting the urgent need for responsible strategies to harness its potential.
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Kerv partners with Retail Trust to boost retail staff well-being
Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Kerv has teamed up with the Retail Trust to enhance the well-being of retail workers in the UK, aiming to alleviate pressures and improve support services.
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OneAdvanced appoints new SVP for Managed IT Services role
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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hybrid cloud
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cybersecurity
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government
OneAdvanced has appointed Alex Jeffery as Senior Vice President of Managed IT Services, enhancing its strategy for growth in the next three years.
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UK businesses weigh AI adoption amid rising tax pressures
Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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partner programmes
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ai
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jobs
The UK government has unveiled its AI Opportunities Action Plan, prompting businesses to reconsider investments in AI amidst rising employer tax costs.
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UK businesses urged to balance AI with human expertise
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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genai
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productivity
AI adoption in the UK is on the rise, with businesses investing to stay competitive, amid calls for careful integration and skills development.
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Patients Know Best secures GBP £6m for PHR expansion
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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healthtech
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capital
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digitalisation
Patients Know Best has raised GBP £6 million in funding from Growth Lending to enhance its Personal Health Record platform, supporting NHS digitalisation efforts.
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Former AWS executive Craig Ridsdill joins CirrusHQ
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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edutech
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hyperscale
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aws
CirrusHQ has appointed Craig Ridsdill, a former AWS executive, as its new Head of Sales to enhance cloud solutions for healthcare and education sectors.
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Medallia joins G-Cloud 14 to enhance public sector services
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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hcm
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public sector
Medallia has been named a supplier on the UK's G-Cloud 14 framework, offering cloud solutions to boost experience management for public sector agencies.
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CTOs reflect on ChatGPT's impact & future challenges
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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genai
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llms
As ChatGPT celebrates its second anniversary, CTOs share insights on its transformative potential, future challenges, and the evolution of AI in their sectors.
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Concerns raised over accuracy of UK digital identity data
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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data protection
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government
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human rights
Human-rights charity Sex Matters warns that inaccuracies in UK government records about sex could jeopardise the Data Use and Access Bill's integrity.
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UK warned of cyber threats from China-backed Volt Typhoon
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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fbi
The UK faces increasing cyber threats from China-backed group Volt Typhoon, jeopardising critical infrastructure and national security, warns Certes.
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Microsoft Power Pages misconfigurations expose NHS data
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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cloud security
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breach prevention
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data privacy
A report reveals that misconfigured settings in Microsoft Power Pages have exposed the sensitive data of millions, including over 1.1 million NHS employees.
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Virtual reality app oVRcome reduces social anxiety by 35%
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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ar, vr & metaverse
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university of canterbury
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university of otago
A clinical trial in New Zealand shows the virtual reality app oVRcome cuts social anxiety symptoms by 35.3%, marking a breakthrough in mental health treatment.
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Is the government doing enough to combat cyberattacks against critical infrastructure?
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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critical infrastructure
As cyber threats to critical infrastructure rise, experts urge the UK Government to enhance cybersecurity support and funding ahead of autumn budgetary cuts.
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UK tech leaders call for budget focus on growth & security
Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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trustwave
As the UK prepares for its Autumn Budget, tech leaders advocate for tax reforms and investment to enhance growth and cybersecurity amid rising challenges.