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Cogna new hires

Cogna appoints senior leaders to drive growth in UK & EMEA

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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Cogna appoints Luke Rogers and James Dickinson to senior roles, aiming to boost growth across UK and EMEA sectors including utilities and manufacturing.
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UK public sector networks lag in readiness for smart spaces adoption

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Less than a third of UK public sector networks are ready for smart space tech, with local government least prepared and the NHS leading at 39% readiness.
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PocDoc & Starlink bring offline heart health checks to UK's remote

Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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PocDoc teams up with Starlink to offer offline heart health checks in remote UK areas lacking mobile signal, enhancing access to vital preventative care.
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ICS.AI introduces GPT-5 upgrades for UK public sector services

Thu, 14th Aug 2025
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ICS.AI has upgraded its SMART: AI platform with GPT-5 to boost automation and support across UK public sector services, enhancing efficiency and compliance.
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AI physiotherapy app halves NHS back pain waits in pilot scheme

Mon, 4th Aug 2025
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An AI physiotherapy app cut NHS back pain waiting times by 55%, offering same-day treatment and saving 856 clinician hours monthly in Cambridgeshire.
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Healthcare leaders optimistic on GenAI, but face major hurdles

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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Over 80% of healthcare leaders have GenAI strategies, yet only 40% align them with business goals amid skill and security challenges.
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NHS 10 Year Health Plan lauded for ambition but faces big hurdles

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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The NHS's 10 Year Health Plan is praised for its bold digital ambitions but faces significant operational and cultural challenges to succeed.
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Digital literacy & leadership slow UK public sector upgrades

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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Digital literacy and weak leadership hinder UK public sector's digital upgrades despite investments in AI, big data, and cybersecurity, says Granicus research.
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Ark to invest GBP £7.5 billion in UK's first NVIDIA Blackwell AI hub

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Ark Data Centres and Nebius to launch UK's first NVIDIA Blackwell AI hub with GBP £7.5 billion investment, boosting local AI compute and innovation.
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Schoen Clinic Chelsea doubles mental health capacity with Semble

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Schoen Clinic Chelsea has doubled its mental health appointment capacity using Semble's platform, easing pressures amid rising UK demand for mental health services.
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NHS risks losing healthtech startups to Gulf states, warns CEO

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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NHS risks losing healthtech startups to Gulf states due to regulatory hurdles and stalled AI projects, warns Rhazes AI CEO Zaid Al-Fagih.
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Major healthcare providers leave email systems open to phishing risk

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Over a third of top global healthcare providers lack full email security, leaving systems vulnerable to phishing and risking patient safety and data breaches.
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UK public sector unprepared for cyber-attacks, survey reveals

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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Survey shows 60% of UK public sector IT leaders see cyber-attacks as inevitable, with phishing and ransomware posing top threats amid weak defences.
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UK Spending Review pledges GBP £86 billion for digital growth & NHS

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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The UK Spending Review pledges GBP £86 billion to boost digital growth, transform the NHS, and increase police funding to modernise public services nationwide.
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How AI-infused Automation is Delivering the Next Frontier of Healthcare

Sat, 31st May 2025
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AI-powered automation is revolutionising healthcare, speeding up patient appointments and improving care quality across NHS and other providers in the UK.
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AI radiology platform launched to boost NHS cancer research

Wed, 28th May 2025
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The Royal Marsden NHS Trust has launched the UK's first large-scale AI radiology platform, funded by NIHR, to advance cancer diagnosis and treatment research.
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Digitising workflows: The role of AI and Automation and how they are transforming efficiency in healthcare

Thu, 8th May 2025
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AI and automation are transforming UK healthcare by digitising workflows, enhancing efficiency, reducing errors, and cutting NHS patient waiting lists.
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UK healthcare sector exposed to mounting ransomware risks

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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A report by Trustwave reveals that the UK healthcare sector ranks third globally for ransomware attacks, highlighting alarming cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
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NHS doctors struggle with fatigue as AI offers solutions

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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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

Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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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.