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31 Oct 2024
Post Office scandal affected relationships of two-thirds of victims
The Post Office scandal, regarded as the UK’s widest miscarriage of justice, destroyed the financial wellbeing of former subpostmasters, took away their liberty and inflicted grief on their relationships
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31 Oct 2024
China-based APTs waged 5-year campaign on Sophos firewalls
For years, several advanced persistent threat groups tied to the Chinese government targeted Sophos firewall products with custom malware and zero-day exploits.
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31 Oct 2024
DWP appoints Helen Wylie as its new chief digital and information officer
Wylie steps up from chief technology officer to replace her departing boss, Rich Corbridge, to take over one of the largest IT estates in Europe
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28 Nov 2023
Generative AI tools for backup and DR still in early days
Backup software vendors have pitched generative AI tools for automation and as virtual assistants, but how these additions enhance enterprise workflows remains to be seen.
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28 Nov 2023
CCRC refers two posthumous subpostmaster appeals to Crown Court
CCRC refers posthumous appeals against convictions to Crown Court for first time
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28 Nov 2023
Infinigate launches next-gen security package
Distributor combines offerings from a number of vendor partners to produce fresh option for resellers
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28 Nov 2023
UK retailer The Very Group embarks on GenAI push with AWS
The Very Group's collaboration with AWS is geared towards improving the customer experience through personalisation
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28 Nov 2023
Starburst update adds new GenAI, streaming data features
Galaxy, the cloud-based version of the vendor's platform, now includes text-to-code translation capabilities as well as automated governance and real-time ingestion tools.
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28 Nov 2023
Black Women Bear the Brunt of Racism’s Effect on Hypertension Risk
Racism increases hypertension risk, data shows, a phenomenon more keenly felt by Black women with higher educational attainment.
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28 Nov 2023
Few Deaths, Complications Among CMS Hospital-at-Home Waiver Patients
CMS found that its Acute Hospital Care at Home initiative is linked to low mortality and complication rates, providing promising evidence for the program.
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28 Nov 2023
US States, Cities Sue Insulin Makers Over Shortages, High Prices
United States jurisdictions file lawsuits against insulin makers, alleging a conspiracy to raise prices and worsen shortages.
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28 Nov 2023
AWS sharpens focus in APAC
AWS is doubling down on industry offerings and investing in cloud infrastructure and skills training, among other efforts, to tap growth opportunities in the region
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28 Nov 2023
Scope of British Library data breach widens
Personal data on British Library users has appeared for sale on the dark web following a Rhysida ransomware attack, as the scope of the still-developing incident widens again
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28 Nov 2023
Volume of unique malware samples threatens to overwhelm defenders
A massive increase in malware volumes could cause problems for security teams tasked with adapting their defences against them
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28 Nov 2023
Softcat indicates 2023 on track to finish strongly
Channel player shares trading update for its first quarter, including favourable comparisons lined up against this time last year
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28 Nov 2023
Carlsberg serves up IoT to bring bars into digital world
Brewer taps into global internet of things network to obtain real-time data on what’s selling at what time of day in which type of outlet and to obtain early warning of any technical problems
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28 Nov 2023
Thanksgiving Day Healthcare Cyberattack Impacts Hospitals Across Multiple States
Ambulances are being diverted from several hospitals owned by Ardent Health Services following a healthcare cyberattack that impacted facilities across multiple states.
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28 Nov 2023
Flagging Disparities Helps Locate Best Places for Cancer Screening Sites
After identifying both geographic and racial health disparities in breast cancer screening, researchers used USPSTF guidelines to locate new places for care sites.
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28 Nov 2023
AI Tool Uses Epigenetic Factors to Predict Cancer Survival Outcomes
By assessing gene expression patterns of epigenetic factors, an artificial intelligence model can predict patient outcomes across multiple cancer types.
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28 Nov 2023
Medicare ACO Enrollment Did Not Improve Mental Healthcare Outcomes
New ACO enrollment was associated with a 24.4 percent lower likelihood of Medicare beneficiaries having an E/M visit for mental healthcare services.
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28 Nov 2023
New Ingestible Device Can Remotely Monitor Vital Signs with Accuracy
The capsule-sized device can provide accurate measures of respiratory and heart rate, enabling sleep apnea monitoring, a human trial shows.
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28 Nov 2023
Most Surgeons Earned MIPS Bonus Payments in 2021, Study Finds
Most surgeons earned MIPS bonus payments and the median increase in Part B payments was $1,341.
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27 Nov 2023
Threat actors targeting critical OwnCloud vulnerability
Researchers observed exploitation attempts against a vulnerability affecting OwnCloud's Graph API app, highlighting threat actors' continued focus on file-sharing products.
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27 Nov 2023
Nominations open for Computer Weekly Innovation Awards APAC 2024
Computer Weekly is looking for nominations for its 2024 Innovation Awards to honour digital transformation initiatives that have transformed organisations in six industries
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27 Nov 2023
AWS' remote work gambit: Amazon WorkSpaces Thin Client
AWS rolls out a computer in a Fire TV Cube box. The $195 device gives enterprises an inexpensive end-user hardware option for remote workers and promises tighter data security.
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27 Nov 2023
Advanced metering infrastructure deployment to exceed expectations
Research predicts that while proprietary and RF communications technologies will remain pivotal connectivity options for water AMI projects in the foreseeable future, emerging alternatives are rapidly growing
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27 Nov 2023
Interview: Sunil Srivastava, CTO, Pandora
When he joined the jewellery retailer, Sunil Srivastava was labelled as the ‘crazy CTO’ given some of the ideas he had for transforming IT
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27 Nov 2023
SAP needs to address breakdown in trust
Outgoing UK and Ireland SAP user group chair calls on SAP to rebuild trust and plot a path to innovate S/4Hana for those who run ERP on-premise
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27 Nov 2023
5G service expansion to drive APAC mobile
Study forecasts 5G service expansion will drive mobile services market in Asia-Pacific to 2028, with revenue prospects for mobile data segment remaining strong in key territories
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27 Nov 2023
The Security Interviews: Zeki Turedi, field CTO Europe, CrowdStrike
Organisations are racing to keep their security up to date against the latest threats. CrowdStrike’s Zeki Turedi explains how to protect against novel and innovative cyber attacks
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27 Nov 2023
SysGroup grows managed services as H1 revenues dip
Channel player shares financial update indicating it’s lining up behind AI as an area for growth
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27 Nov 2023
MPs have ‘little confidence’ in Making Tax Digital success
MPs say HMRC’s Making Tax Digital programme is riddled with widespread and repeating failures, and criticise the programme for failing to be open about the costs and increased burdens on taxpayers
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27 Nov 2023
‘Excited’ finance firms pump money into digital technology
Over three-quarters of finance firms are currently restricted in what they can spend on technology due to the global economic climate, but expect spending to resume next year
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27 Nov 2023
NCSC publishes landmark guidelines on AI cyber security
The NCSC and its US counterpart CISA have brought together tech companies and governments to countersign a new set of guidelines aimed at promoting a secure-by-design culture in AI development
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27 Nov 2023
NIH Funding to Advance “All of Us” Research Program Dataset Use
$9.7 million in awards will fund 26 projects supporting high-priority analyses and tool development using data from the NIH’s "All of Us" Research Program.
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27 Nov 2023
AstraZeneca Launches Evinova to Advance Digital Health Solutions
AstraZeneca's launches Evinova to advance innovation in life sciences, delivering advanced digital health solutions for improved outcomes.
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27 Nov 2023
Lack of government incentives stifling UK business broadband expansion
Research from UK connectivity provider reveals that while 42% of UK businesses plan vital connectivity upgrades as part of growth strategy, one in every five are receiving insufficient internet speeds
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27 Nov 2023
India's Hexaware creates hundreds of jobs in UK
Hexaware opens IT services operation in Birmingham, with a plan to recruit 250 people in the region by 2025
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27 Nov 2023
Community Health Center PCPs Spend Less Time on EHR, Electronic Inbox
A study revealed that primary care physicians (PCPs) practicing in community health centers spend 5.40 fewer minutes on the EHR than PCPs working in other settings.
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27 Nov 2023
HC3 Warns Healthcare Sector of Persisting Emotet Malware Threats
Emotet has been described as the “world’s most dangerous malware” and it frequently targets the healthcare sector, HC3 warned.
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27 Nov 2023
How Many Medicare Part D Claims Are Subject to 340B Discounts?
The growth of Medicare Part D claims subject to 340B discounts was driven by increases in claims written by 340B-affiliated clinicians and prescribed by 340B pharmacies.
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27 Nov 2023
Preventive Care Visits Among Medicare Beneficiaries Grew, Study Finds
During preventive care visits, physicians were more likely to provide counseling provision and order screening labs than at problem-based visits.
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24 Nov 2023
Nebulon continuing to focus on OEM channel-building
Smart infrastructure specialist keen to exploit growing enterprise market opportunity via partners
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24 Nov 2023
UK police plan national roll-out of facial-recognition phone app
UK police chiefs plan to expand use of facial-recognition technology through a nationwide roll-out of mobile-based tools and increases in retrospective facial-recognition, but oversight problems persist
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24 Nov 2023
RM shutters Consortium business
Education specialist RM makes difficult decision to shut underperforming supplies and resources unit
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24 Nov 2023
Ooredoo Qatar claims milestone for private networks in Middle East
Leading operator in MENA region reveals first-of-its-kind project designed to provide dedicated voice and customer data services in most remote and challenging locations
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24 Nov 2023
Eir Ireland transforms contact centres to enhance customer experience
IT service provider announces partnership with leading Irish telco and technology firm to transform customer service, replacing legacy call centre systems with an API-first experience orchestration platform
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24 Nov 2023
APAC organisations warm to microsegmentation
Nearly two-thirds of organisations in the APAC region see microsegmentation as a way to protect their IT assets, but lack the skills to deploy the technology
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23 Nov 2023
Microsoft bans SME partners from selling its services via government's Cloud Compute 2 framework
Microsoft is under fire after documents leaked to Computer Weekly revealed it has banned reseller partners from selling its services via the government’s soon-to-be launched Cloud Compute 2 framework
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23 Nov 2023
Aptum expanding channel ecosystem
Recently appointed channel executive outlines plans to increase the cloud player’s routes to market
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23 Nov 2023
DWP to surveil bank accounts of benefit claimants for fraud
The UK government has outlined how it plans to tackle benefit fraud by giving the Department for Work and Pensions new powers compelling banks to collect and share data on claimants’ bank accounts
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23 Nov 2023
MOVEit incident spurred UK decision makers to spend big on cyber
The MOVEit cyber attacks that unfolded in the spring and summer of 2023 seem to have driven an increase in both ransomware awareness and spend, according to a report
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23 Nov 2023
Dell: Channel will need to provide AI reassurances
Dell research exposes levels of hesitancy among UK customers over artificial intelligence
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23 Nov 2023
Expereo on tap for Carlsberg to deliver connectivity in 40 countries
SD-WAN/SASE and internet provider brings brewing giant ‘unrivalled’ connectivity in global network
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23 Nov 2023
Growing European mobile data traffic drives pressure on network investment
Research from global mobile trade association shows that mobile contributed €910bn to Europe’s economy in 2022
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23 Nov 2023
North Korean APTs go all in on supply chain attacks, warns NCSC
Threat actors linked to the North Korean regime are becoming more adept at targeting software supply chains in the service of their cyber attacks
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23 Nov 2023
China Telecom, China Unicom, ZTE unveil digital twin-based network assurance
Leading Chinese communications technology firm teams with local operators to apply the industry's first digital twin-based smart operation for the co-construction and sharing network during the 19th Asian Games, providing network assurance for users
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23 Nov 2023
Three-quarters of finance executives expect generative AI to replace them
Survey reveals an expectation that GenAI will take over many of the finance executive roles currently held by people
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23 Nov 2023
Australia ups ante on cyber security
Australia’s new cyber security strategy will focus on building threat-blocking capabilities, protecting critical infrastructure and improving the cyber workforce, among other priorities
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22 Nov 2023
Broadcom completes VMware acquisition, promises investment
Broadcom plans to invest in VMware products that enable enterprises to build and modernize their private and hybrid cloud environments, Broadcom CEO Hock Tan said.
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22 Nov 2023
CISA relaunches working group on cyber insurance, ransomware
Following a hiatus, the Cybersecurity Insurance and Data Analysis Working Group will relaunch in December to determine which security measures are most effective to reduce risk.
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22 Nov 2023
OpenAI reinstates Sam Altman as CEO, but problems remain
The AI startup reinstated the former CEO after firing him on Nov. 17. The news seems to end a whirlwind of events that highlighted fundamental problems at the vendor.
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22 Nov 2023
NTT Docomo deploys energy-efficient multi-supplier Open RAN 5G network
Leading Japanese operator and mobile technology pioneer deploys high-performance Open RAN-compliant portfolio in commercial multi-supplier network based on energy-efficient technology to support sustainability objectives
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22 Nov 2023
Improved rural connectivity set to unlock £8.8bn for British manufacturers
Economic modelling from Virgin Medio O2 reveals great rural revival with improved rural connectivity having the potential to unlock huge gains for British manufacturers
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22 Nov 2023
Chancellor offers spending boost for IT buyers alongside AI and quantum investments
In his Autumn Statement, chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a range of measures intended to boost investment in innovation and technology
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22 Nov 2023
Altman to return after OpenAI employees threaten mass exodus
OpenAI employees have some of the most in-demand skills in tech. When a majority threatened to resign over Sam Altman's firing, they had and used that leverage.
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22 Nov 2023
Autumn Statement reveals more AI and quantum initiatives
With the government keen to position the UK as pro-innovation, the chancellor used the 2023 Autumn Statement to discuss more plans to support that ambition
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22 Nov 2023
An inside look at a Scattered Spider cyber attack
Threat researchers at ReliaQuest share the inside track on a Scattered Spider cyber attack they investigated
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22 Nov 2023
Context: Distribution will enjoy growth next year
Analyst shares its expectations of the amount of IT spending that will go through European distributors in 2024
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22 Nov 2023
AWS to offer free AI training courses to two million people by 2025
Public cloud giant AWS has set its sights on bolstering the AI skill sets of two million people globally
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22 Nov 2023
Possible reasons for Meta disbanding its responsible AI team
After releasing more generative AI tools this year, the tech giant made a controversial move by dismantling its unit dedicated to responsible AI.
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22 Nov 2023
Executive interview: TechUK CEO Julian David on 10 years of change in UK IT
It’s 10 years since the UK technology trade association relaunched as TechUK – its chief executive looks back on a dramatic decade, and discusses what’s next for the UK tech sector
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22 Nov 2023
Palantir awarded NHS FDP data contract
NHS England has awarded a £330m, seven-year contract to US data specialist Palantir, prompting concerns from data privacy practitioners
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22 Nov 2023
NHS England renews FutureNHS cloud-based collaboration hosting deal via G-Cloud for £1.67m
NHS England has renewed its long-standing hosting and support contract for the FutureNHS platform with SME cloud provider Kahootz
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22 Nov 2023
Controversial Fujitsu contract with Post Office extended again
IT from Fujitsu is at the heart of the widest miscarriage of justice in UK history, yet the government keeps handing millions of pounds of taxpayers’ money to the IT giant
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22 Nov 2023
Slow or fast UK 5G Standalone deployment could make £7.4bn difference
Research shows transformative potential of 5G Standalone technology for the UK economy beyond NHS cost savings and shorter travel times
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22 Nov 2023
Republic of Korea deal adds to UK quantum momentum
The new agreement paves the way to greater collaboration on AI and quantum computing
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22 Nov 2023
CISA reveals how LockBit hacked Boeing via Citrix Bleed
As alarm grows around the world about the impact of the so-called Citrix Bleed vulnerability, Boeing has shared details of its experience at the hands of the LockBit ransomware crew
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22 Nov 2023
CISA Releases Healthcare Cybersecurity Vulnerability Mitigation Guide
CISA issued a cybersecurity vulnerability mitigation guide to help the healthcare sector address encryption weaknesses, web application vulnerabilities, and other threats to security.
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22 Nov 2023
Enterprise, large accounts get Zoom ahead of guidance in Q3
Communications and collaboration firm’s third quarter results for 2024 fiscal year show better-than-expected performance
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22 Nov 2023
Nebulon upgrades SPU to Medusa2 with Nvidia DPU hardware
Nebulon aims to replace HCI with its OS on an offload card that it claims reduces server resource use by 25%. Medusa2 uses Nvidia DPU hardware and its own cloud control plane
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22 Nov 2023
Boomi doubles down on AI and automation
Boomi executives talk up the company’s artificial intelligence and automation capabilities and its growing traction in ANZ during a recent event in Sydney
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22 Nov 2023
World Wide Fund for Nature signs IT deal with Atos
Global conservation organisation will harness latest technologies to improve ability to predict risks to natural environment
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22 Nov 2023
BT and Telstra Broadcast Services team to enhance global network connectivity
Five-year agreement delivers broadcast services firm an expanded media and broadcast network footprint across Asia-Pacific and key regions worldwide, with enhanced access to global markets
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22 Nov 2023
How Do Income & SDOH Affect Cardiovascular Healthcare?
Having low income increased the odds of hypertension and reduced the odds of physician engagement during hospitalization for heart failure, two studies show.
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22 Nov 2023
Patient-Reported Symptom Data May Hinder Telehealth-Based Flu Diagnosis
The accuracy of existing clinical decision rules for flu in a telehealth setting can be negatively impacted by using only patient-reported symptom data.
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22 Nov 2023
Quest, Universal DX Collaborate to Advance Colorectal Cancer Screening
Through the strategic partnership, the two companies hope to study a blood test to screen for colorectal cancer and submit it to the FDA for approval.
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22 Nov 2023
WA Non-Profit Health System Will Reimburse Patients in Charity Care Agreement
The non-profit health system must also improve how it screens patients for charity care eligibility.
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22 Nov 2023
WHO Urged Actions to Stop Antimicrobial Resistance
During World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week, the WHO urges appropriate use of antimicrobials to minimize resistance.
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22 Nov 2023
Altman’s back at OpenAI. What next for Microsoft?
Fired and now rehired, Sam Altman returns to OpenAI, leaving a hole in Microsoft’s Advanced AI plans
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21 Nov 2023
DNA storage to tackle massive archives
DNA storage could provide dense, flexible, more sustainable form factors for archival use cases. One company plans on commercializing its offering by 2026.
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21 Nov 2023
CISA, FBI warn of LockBit attacks on Citrix Bleed
The latest advisory on exploitation of the Citrix Bleed vulnerability confirmed that the LockBit ransomware group perpetrated the attack on Boeing.
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21 Nov 2023
Former OpenAI CEO gains strong legal backing with Microsoft
Should ousted OpenAI CEO Sam Altman be involved in any federal investigations going forward, he now has the legal backing of Microsoft as an employee.
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21 Nov 2023
Over half of SME cyber incidents now ‘malware-free’
The age of malware-driven cyber attacks may have peaked, at least when it comes to incidents affecting small and medium sized enterprises
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21 Nov 2023
OpenAI faces open revolt
Up to 95% of staff at the generative AI pioneer are thinking of quitting unless their former boss is rehired
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21 Nov 2023
Juniper Networks continues NaaS channel push
Networking supplier has been promoting its as-a-service offering for more than a year, but combined with greater AI tools, 2024 should be a time of growth across the firm’s channel
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21 Nov 2023
Globe Telecom implements SaaS model to cut network power use
Comms tech provider’s artificial intelligence and machine learning-based energy efficiency offering deployed to reduce energy consumption across infrastructure while maintaining network performance
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21 Nov 2023
Canada’s Mounties among government employees hit by LockBit
A LockBit attack on a specialist supplier of relocation services has engulfed multiple government agencies in Canada
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21 Nov 2023
Deputy prime minister heads up AI central government drive
The government has established a new initiative called i.AI in a bid to drive AI across the public sector to improve efficiency
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21 Nov 2023
March of Dimes Gives US D+ Premature Birth Grade on 2023 Report Card
On its 2023 maternal health report card, March of Dimes gave the US a D+ for premature births, noting southern states had worse scores.
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21 Nov 2023
The ‘application generation’ demands more from developers
The latest Cisco AppDynamics poll of consumers has identified a new breed of app user that has emerged post-pandemic
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21 Nov 2023
Inside India’s datacentre boom
India’s datacentre market is expected to surpass $10bn by 2028, but realising its full potential will require innovations in sustainability and improvements in connectivity