NHS stories - Page 2
Patients Know Best secures GBP £6m for PHR expansion
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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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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modernisation
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.
Ransomware attacks rise 20% in July, industrial sectors hit hardest
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Ransomware attacks surged by 20% in July, targeting critical sectors like industry and healthcare, reports NCC Group, with North America facing 220 incidents.
Ransomware attacks surged 20% in July global report reveals
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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ncc group
Ransomware attacks soared by 20% in July, driven by reduced holiday staffing, with the industry sector hardest hit, an NCC Group report reveals.
Major security flaw found in NHS chatbot service by Tenable
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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cloud security
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healthtech
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agentic ai
Tenable warns of a high-severity flaw in Microsoft's Azure Health Bot Service, risking NHS patient data with potential for widespread access and control by hackers.
NHS ransomware attack exposes vulnerabilities, experts warn of rising threats
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
NHS ransomware attack reveals critical cybersecurity flaws; software provider fined GBP £6m for data breach affecting 80,000 people.
Global IT outages disrupt key sectors globally due to updates
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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ransomware
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ai security
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healthtech
Global IT outages caused by Microsoft and CrowdStrike updates disrupt key sectors, sparking urgent calls for improved cybersecurity practices.
Industry leaders react to King's Speech on tech & cybersecurity
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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uc
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firewalls
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breach prevention
Industry leaders react to the King's Speech, highlighting the importance of connectivity, cybersecurity, and AI in the new Labour government's legislative agenda.
Labour landslide win prompts urgent digital transformation push
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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martech
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cdp
The Labour Party's landslide victory heralds a seismic shift in UK politics, with significant implications for the tech industry and digital transformation.