NHS stories

Beyond ransomware payments: A proactive approach to cybersecurity
6 days ago
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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.

Nexer Digital aids firms in European Accessibility Act prep
Last week
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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.

AI Summit in Paris highlights responsible innovation goals
This 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.

Kerv partners with Retail Trust to boost retail staff well-being
Last month
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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.

OneAdvanced appoints new SVP for Managed IT Services role
Last month
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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.

UK businesses weigh AI adoption amid rising tax pressures
Last month
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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.

UK businesses urged to balance AI with human expertise
Last month
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genai
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ai
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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.

Patients Know Best secures GBP £6m for PHR expansion
Last month
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

TTC Group appoints Roy Hastings as new Chief Financial Officer
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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cfo
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m&a
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nhs
TTC Group has appointed Roy Hastings as CFO to drive expansion into regulated training markets following strategic acquisitions including Miad Healthcare.

BlackBerry report finds NHS & schools hit by surge in malware
Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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smartphones
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
BlackBerry's latest Global Threat Intelligence Report reveals a 53% surge in malware, with 11,500 daily samples blocked.

Labour unveils plan for 40,000 extra weekly NHS appointments
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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healthtech
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government
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gps
Labour unveils a plan to deliver 40,000 extra NHS appointments weekly, focusing on health technologies and efficiency to tackle fiscal challenges.