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04 Oct 2024
Dockworkers' fight a warning about the future of work
By Patrick ThibodeauDockworkers are fighting for the future of work, fearing automation will take their jobs. Even those who stay employed worry that the tech will strip their work of its worth.
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04 Oct 2024
UK telcos including BT at risk from DrayTek router vulnerabilities
By Alex ScroxtonA series of vulnerabilities in DrayTek's Vigor router product lines affects multiple comms service providers in the UK, according to new analysis
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04 Oct 2024
Companies invest in climate technology to reduce emissions
By Makenzie HollandAnalyst firm GlobalData identified four major climate tech investments businesses are making now to reach 2030 carbon emission reduction goals.
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13 Nov 2023
UK Ministry of Justice modernises wired and wireless digital infrastructure
By Joe O’HalloranDeployment of AI-driven networking designed to improve staff productivity and job satisfaction for UK Prisons and Probation services, while providing prisoners more rehabilitation opportunities through greater life skills
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13 Nov 2023
Emory University Establishes Empathetic AI for Health Institute
By Shania KennedyThe Emory Empathetic AI for Health Institute aims to support the development of equitable, accessible, and cost-effective artificial intelligence tools.
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13 Nov 2023
KLAS: Epic’s Payer Platform Generates High User Satisfaction
By Victoria BaileyEpic’s payer platform helped improve cost savings around users’ clinical data acquisition efforts.
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13 Nov 2023
FDA Approves New Weight Loss Drug: Zepbound
By Veronica SalibAdding to the weight loss drugs list, the FDA has approved Zepbound, a GIP and GLP-1 agonist.
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10 Nov 2023
Amdocs joins AWS Private Wireless programme as system integrator
By Joe O’HalloranCollaboration between hyperscaler and communications industry designed to bring together mobile private network offerings, infrastructure and services to accelerate enterprise network innovation
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10 Nov 2023
Security vendors ramp up MSP support
By Simon QuickeCheck Point, Acronis, Malwarebytes and ManageEngine increase options for managed service providers
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10 Nov 2023
UN disarmament body calls for global action on autonomous weapons
By Sebastian Klovig SkeltonUN draft resolution highlighting the dangers of autonomous weapons passes with overwhelming majority
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10 Nov 2023
5G, AI and IoT drive leading UK smart cities
By Joe O’HalloranSurvey reveals UK cities are embracing smart technologies but data security concerns hinder urban developments
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10 Nov 2023
Qualcomm reveals operator support for 5G RedCap
By Joe O’HalloranOEMs and operators select Snapdragon X35 5G Modem-RF System for 5G RedCap to enable smaller and more cost-efficient 5G devices, with launches beginning in 2024
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10 Nov 2023
Ransomware attack on major Chinese lender disrupts financial markets
By Alex ScroxtonThe financial services arm of one of the world’s largest banks was taken offline by a supposed LockBit ransomware attack, causing problems for US markets
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10 Nov 2023
APAC cyber security workforce hits record high
By Aaron TanThe cyber security workforce in Asia-Pacific now stands at just under a million people, but demand for cyber security talent in the region continues to outpace supply
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10 Nov 2023
Orange Business shifts towards digital, aims to transform SD-WAN with VMware
By Joe O’HalloranBusiness services division of leading connectivity provider unveils strategy to offer end-to-end stack of digital solutions through B2B portfolio and strikes partnership with cloud computing company for software-defined wide-area network offer
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09 Nov 2023
Qumulo expands Scale Anywhere to Azure
By Adam ArmstrongQumulo is introducing ANQ, a scale-out file service for Azure. It's the centerpiece of a new version of the vendor's Scale Anywhere data platform.
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09 Nov 2023
As Congress mulls AI, Biden asks first for data privacy law
By Makenzie HollandCongress could eventually run into a similar issue with AI as data privacy -- states passing a patchwork of laws that become difficult for businesses to comply with.
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09 Nov 2023
Generative AI brings changes to cloud-native platforms
By Beth PariseauGenerative AI took over tech in 2023, and cloud-native platforms are no exception. The need to support LLMs is already affecting CNCF projects, including Kubernetes.
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09 Nov 2023
Lace Tempest exploits SysAid zero-day vulnerability
By Arielle WaldmanSysAid urged users to patch a zero-day vulnerability in its on-premises software, which is being exploited by the threat actor behind the MoveIt Transfer ransomware attacks.
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09 Nov 2023
DataRobot GenAI features aim to address enterprise concerns
By Esther AjaoThe AI vendor's new capabilities addresses concerns about the new technology, such as governance, cost and scale. It also helps enterprises bridge two types of AI.
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09 Nov 2023
Revealed: How Russia’s Sandworm ramped up attacks on Ukraine’s critical infrastructure
By Alex ScroxtonNew Mandiant intelligence reveals how the APT known as Sandworm has been evolving its playbook, twisting legitimate executables known as LoLBins into malicious tools as it seeks to disrupt daily life in Ukraine
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09 Nov 2023
SolarWinds fires back at SEC over fraud charges
By Rob WrightSolarWinds said the SEC's lawsuit contains several 'false claims,' including allegations about how Russian nation-state hackers first got inside the company's network
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09 Nov 2023
SME IT firms feeling positive about 2024
By Simon QuickeFindings from There Business will make cheery reading for those hoping that the narrative will change next year and become more upbeat
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09 Nov 2023
KY Hospital Receives Epic Award for EHR Implementation Success
By Hannah NelsonEHR vendor Epic gives its annual Good Install award to one new customer who stands out above others in terms of EHR implementation success.
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09 Nov 2023
Telenet taps Ciena to light up network upgrade across Belgium
By Joe O’HalloranBelgium’s largest provider of cable broadband services announces deployment of optical, network management technology and software to support growing demand for data services and future-proof metro expansion
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09 Nov 2023
Ex-Coca-Cola VPs debut ChatGPT-like AI tool to help enterprises solve their sustainability woes
By Caroline DonnellyThe Ubuntoo AI tool is already in use within several Fortune 500 companies to help these firms hone their sustainability strategies
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09 Nov 2023
Cisco unveils major partner incentive enhancements
By Simon QuickeVendor uses channel event to outline changes that will provide more rewards to those that sell solutions and support customers
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09 Nov 2023
Visa launches artificial intelligence advisory service
By Karl FlindersVisa is giving its customers the opportunity to tap into its global network of AI experts through its AI Advisory Practice.
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09 Nov 2023
NCSC makes annual Black Friday plea to consumers
By Alex ScroxtonAhead of the annual festival of retail avarice, the NCSC is once again asking consumers to do the bare minimum to avoid falling victim to scams
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09 Nov 2023
Cisco expands full-stack observability ecosystem
By Joe O’HalloranNetworking giant adds seven new partner modules to observability ecosystem around business insights, SAP visibility, networking, machine learning operations, service level objectives and sustainability
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09 Nov 2023
Suspected ransomware attack hits Scottish council
By Alex ScroxtonSystems at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar were downed on 7 November in a suspected ransomware attack
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09 Nov 2023
MongoDB unveils Atlas for Retail, Partner Ecosystem Catalog
By Eric AvidonThe database vendor is making industry verticalization a significant part of its product roadmap to help customers in various industries develop applications that meet their needs.
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09 Nov 2023
Johnson and Johnson Reveals General Surgery Robot Timeline
By Veronica SalibThe company anticipates submitting the OTTAVA system to the FDA in 2024 to begin clinical trials.
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09 Nov 2023
UK government does not see need for specific AI legislation
By Sebastian Klovig SkeltonThe UK government does not currently see the need for new artificial intelligence legislation, as many regulators are already dealing effectively with AI-related harms
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09 Nov 2023
The Security Interviews: Why cyber needs to integrate better
By Peter Ray AllisonCyber security is an intensely technical field, but we shouldn’t ignore the soft skills of communication and collaboration. Wipro’s Tony Buffomante explains why a robust security posture is dependent on a security team engaging with the wider organisation
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09 Nov 2023
Nexfibre unveils UK roll-out plan
By Joe O’HalloranLatest player in UK’s rapidly growing gigabit market reveals progress taken in developing full-fibre footprint and planned build locations for 2024, as well as commitment to creating added competitive choice
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09 Nov 2023
Why IT governance is a coding issue
By Cliff SaranTwo new pieces of research point to benefits of policy as code
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09 Nov 2023
How Village Roadshow modernised ITSM with cloud
By Stephen WithersAustralian theme park and cinema operator reduced ITSM costs by 60% to improve problem resolution and other outcomes from use of Freshworks' cloud-based ITSM service
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09 Nov 2023
Stark digital comms divide between UK rural and urban areas
By Joe O’HalloranUK operator’s Connecting the Countryside study finds as many as seven in 10 rural deprived areas have poor mobile coverage and nearly half are total 5G notspots
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09 Nov 2023
Henry Schein Hit By BlackCat Ransomware Gang
By Jill McKeonBlackCat ransomware claimed responsibility for an October cyberattack on Henry Schein, a major distributor of healthcare products.
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09 Nov 2023
Adopting Patient-Centered Care Stymied by Limited Patient-Centered Metrics
By Sara HeathOnly around half of hospitals and health systems are looking at patient-centered metrics, which is getting in the way of broad adoption of patient-centered care models.
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09 Nov 2023
What Non-Medical Supplemental Benefits Will MA Plans Offer in 2024?
By Victoria BaileyFood and produce, transportation, and social needs services top the list of non-medical supplemental benefits from Medicare Advantage plans in 2024.
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09 Nov 2023
RPM Improves Hypertension Outcomes but Drives Up Costs
By Anuja VaidyaThough RPM increased medication use and reduced hospital stays among hypertension patients, it spurred a $274 per patient increase in cost, new research shows.
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09 Nov 2023
Conflict of interest concerns raised over CMA's use of AWS UK public sector discount scheme
By Caroline DonnellyLess than a month after the CMA confirmed it would be investigating the competitive impact of AWS preferential pricing deals on the UK cloud market, data reveals the CMA is benefiting from cut-price Amazon cloud services
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09 Nov 2023
Revenue Cycle Sets Sights on Autonomous Coding, Claims Automation
By Jacqueline LaPointeRevenue cycle automation plans include autonomous coding and claims management tech, but cost and resource management are major barriers to adoption, KLAS reports.
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08 Nov 2023
DDN Infinia expands storage around HPC, AI
By Adam ArmstrongDDN has created a new software-defined object storage product, Infinia, for AI and HPC secondary storage. The tech can also be applied to some enterprise storage use cases.
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08 Nov 2023
FBI: Ransomware actors hacking casinos via third parties
By Alexander CulafiA new Private Industry Notification focuses on ransomware trends involving attacks against casinos as well as a callback phishing campaign perpetrated by the Luna Moth gang.
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08 Nov 2023
OpenAI's new versions of GPT target more enterprises
By Esther AjaoThe vendor targets enterprises with new tools and products tailored to what businesses and developers need to incorporate generative AI, including better pricing.
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08 Nov 2023
Atlassian Confluence vulnerability under widespread attack
By Arielle WaldmanAtlassian's Confluence Data Center and Server products are under attack again as reports of widespread exploitation roll in just days after CVE-2023-22518 was publicly disclosed.
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08 Nov 2023
Zendesk unveils tools for agents to improve customer service
By Mary ReinesThe customer service and CRM vendor unveiled no-code tools, including a layout builder to let teams customize agent interfaces for specific roles and workflows.
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08 Nov 2023
Former Post Office manager has no memory of preparing witness statement in legal dispute
By Karl FlindersEvidence of computer problems was omitted from the witness statement of a former Post Office manager in a legal battle with a subpostmaster blamed for unexplained accounting shortfalls
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08 Nov 2023
Competition the main concern for MSPs
By Simon QuickeAnnual Datto survey indicates fears expressed in 2022 have continued to rise this year, along with a desire for vendor consolidation
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08 Nov 2023
Intel exec affixes OpenSSF, CNCF open source security efforts
By Beth PariseauIntel's Arun Gupta, now governing board chair of both the CNCF and OpenSSF, discusses his plans to bring all three organizations together to improve open source security.
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08 Nov 2023
Data-sharing management gap highlights cyber risk, says report
By Alex ScroxtonOrganisations are struggling to secure their use of communications tools to share data with third-party partners and suppliers, and in the process are exposing themselves to heightened levels of risk, according to a report
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08 Nov 2023
Monte Carlo unveils data observability for vector databases
By Eric AvidonThe vendor's new integration with vector database specialist Pinecone is designed to enable users to ensure quality of the data they use to train generative AI models.
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08 Nov 2023
AI Summit not the place for human rights, says French finance minister
By Sebastian Klovig SkeltonDespite commitments at the UK’s AI Safety Summit to respect and protect human rights, the French finance minister said it was not the right forum to discuss signatories' human rights records
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08 Nov 2023
Need Outpaces Maternal Mental Healthcare Access in 150 Counties
By Sara Heath70% of US counties have poor maternal mental healthcare access, even though nearly 700 are considered high risk for maternal mental health disorders.
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08 Nov 2023
Iconic Singapore hotel caught up in major data breach
By Alex ScroxtonThe Marina Bay Sands resort in Singapore uncovered a data breach of its guest loyalty programme last month
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08 Nov 2023
NTT Data strengthens SAP channel position with Sapphire
By Simon QuickeTie-up will provide greater coverage of the mid-market customer base and provide more geographical reach
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08 Nov 2023
An Overview of 2024 Coverage for Veterans Beyond Veterans Affairs
By Kelsey WaddillBetter outreach, multiple coverage sources in addition to Veterans Affairs benefits, and Medicaid expansion may be key to lowering uninsurance among veterans.
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08 Nov 2023
November 2023 Elections Mark 3 Big Wins for Abortion Rights
By Veronica SalibVotes in Ohio, Kentucky, and Virginia may help bolster abortion rights in those states.
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08 Nov 2023
Amazon Offers One Medical Services as Prime Membership Benefit
By Anuja VaidyaAmazon Prime members can access One Medical’s telehealth and in-person primary care services for $9 monthly, saving up to $100 off the One Medical membership yearly.
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08 Nov 2023
Oxa and eVersum join self-driving shuttle roll-out at Belfast Harbour
By Joe O’HalloranSelf-driving vehicle software developer teams with electric commercial vehicle specialist to deliver self-driving shuttles in Northern Ireland’s leading port as part of Harlander Project, the area’s sustainable transport plan
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08 Nov 2023
SAP touts Business Technology Platform as foundation for S/4Hana migrations
By Aaron TanSAP claims its Business Technology Platform can help customers ease their transition to S/4Hana and lay the foundation for artificial intelligence initiatives
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08 Nov 2023
King’s Speech misses the mark on cyber law reform, says campaign
By Alex ScroxtonA group of activists who want to reform the UK’s computer misuse laws to protect bona fide cyber pros from prosecution have been left disappointed by a lack of legislative progress
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08 Nov 2023
5G phones drive almost $1bn returned to customers in Q3
By Joe O’HalloranGlobal business services company’s quarterly assessment of mobile trade-in arena shows that iPhone 11 still dominates as the top traded device but that for the first time more than half of the top five traded models were 5G capable devices.
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08 Nov 2023
The Security Interviews: ISC2’s Clar Rosso on cyber diversity and policy
By Alex ScroxtonComputer Weekly catches up with ISC2 CEO Clar Rosso to talk about diversifying the cyber workforce and supporting cyber pros as they keep up with growing compliance and security policy demands
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08 Nov 2023
Department of Mental Health Taps Oracle Health EHR for Interoperability
By Hannah NelsonThe Oracle Health EHR implementation aims to enhance interoperability across the Missouri Department of Mental Health’s facilities and contracted agencies.
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08 Nov 2023
KLAS: Dimensional Insight, Epic Drive Health Data Analytics Outcomes
By Shania KennedyHealthcare organizations reported that Dimensional Insight, Epic, and Innovaccer offer the strongest analytics capabilities to track and benchmark desired outcomes.
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08 Nov 2023
HHS Honors Community Health Centers for Clinical Quality Improvement
By Sara HeathThe awards go to the top 10 percent of community health centers demonstrating achievements in clinical quality.
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08 Nov 2023
More Provider Orgs Have Value-Based Contracts With Private Payers
By Victoria BaileyThe share of provider organizations with commercial value-based contracts grew from 50 percent in 2018 to 76 percent in 2022.
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07 Nov 2023
Microsoft, ZDI disagree over Exchange zero-day flaws
By Alexander CulafiMicrosoft said it had previously fixed one of the flaws and that the others did not require a patch. Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative, however, disagreed with the software giant.
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07 Nov 2023
Post Office disclosure failures delay Horizon scandal inquiry again
By Karl FlindersMany of the 300,000 emails unearthed could be relevant to evidence from future and past witnesses in the Post Office scandal inquiry
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07 Nov 2023
LSE Behavioural Lab highlights critical role of technology in boosting collaboration
By Joe O’HalloranStudy at behavioural lab of leading UK education establishment finds quality of collaboration outcomes are proportional to quality of meeting technology used by both office-based and remote/hybrid workers
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07 Nov 2023
Gartner Symposium: More about AI
By Cliff SaranThe keynote presentation on the second day of the Barcelona conference examined whether artificial intelligence should be more intelligent than humans
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07 Nov 2023
Behind the scenes, Spotify's Backstage a work in progress
By Beth PariseauSpotify-created Backstage, now a CNCF project, is popular as enterprises add developer portals to internal platforms, but setup is hard, and getting dev buy-in can be even harder.
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07 Nov 2023
Researchers ‘break’ rule designed to guard against Barracuda vulnerability
By Alex ScroxtonVectra AI researchers found that a Suricata rule designed to detect exploitation of a dangerous Barracuda Email Security Gateway flaw was not entirely effective
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07 Nov 2023
CloudCoCo on track for FY growth
By Simon QuickeA focus on security and mutlicloud has paid off at the channel player as it continues to look for future revenue improvements
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07 Nov 2023
VMware consolidates AI push at Explore in Barcelona
By Antony AdsheadVMware’s vision is of ‘cloud smart’ enterprises that run on-premise, in multiclouds and in the ‘edge cloud’, with secure and compliant generative AI fuelling efficient business processes
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07 Nov 2023
LigaT selects Nokia to power IP core, transport network across Portugal
By Joe O’HalloranDeal provides LigaT a 400GE-capable network architecture with capacity, flexibility and reduced power consumption to deliver the best possible experience to its customers in Portugal
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07 Nov 2023
Exclusive Networks shares positive Q3 numbers
By Simon QuickeDistributor’s results add to a picture of channel resilience in the face of challenging macroeconomic conditions
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07 Nov 2023
Cornwall Council-run care service to deploy digital care hub
By Lis EvenstadDigital hub will offer council-run Corserv Care an end-to-end care solution, including a physical device, online dashboard and interoperable software
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07 Nov 2023
Interview: Paul Scully, minister for technology and the digital economy, DSIT
By Lis EvenstadThe technology minister speaks to Computer Weekly about the government’s semiconductor strategy, how to solve the digital skills challenge in the UK and moving towards the country’s net-zero target
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07 Nov 2023
Unesco unveils seven-point anti-disinformation plan
By Alex ScroxtonUnited Nations body outlines seven proposals for civil society, governments, regulators and tech platforms to adopt to combat the source of disinformation
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07 Nov 2023
CMS Proposals Address Anti-Competitive Practices in Medicare Advantage
By Victoria BaileyThe proposed rule includes a fixed compensation of $632 for agents and brokers helping Medicare Advantage beneficiaries choose a plan.
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07 Nov 2023
Senators Launch Bipartisan Healthcare Cybersecurity Working Group
By Jill McKeonSpearheaded by Senators Mark Warner, Bill Cassidy, and others, the working group aims to propose legislative solutions to ongoing healthcare cybersecurity challenges.
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07 Nov 2023
27% of Adults Face At Least One Healthcare Affordability Challenge
By Jacqueline LaPointeMany US adults face severe healthcare affordability issues, such as high out-of-pocket costs, medical debt, or forgone care, but even more have healthcare financial strain.
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07 Nov 2023
AI Safety Summit review
By Sebastian Klovig SkeltonComputer Weekly takes stock of the UK government’s AI Safety Summit and the differing perspectives around its success
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07 Nov 2023
Generative AI May Facilitate Improved Chest X-Ray Interpretation
By Shania KennedyNorthwestern Medicine researchers have developed a generative AI model that can outperform radiologists at interpreting chest X-rays in some cases.
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07 Nov 2023
ACO Enrollment Doesn’t Help Mental Healthcare Access, PROs
By Sara HeathMental healthcare access and treatment was down by 24% and no change was detected for PROs after ACO enrollment.
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07 Nov 2023
Studies on Prescription Digital Therapeutics Lack Rigor, Inclusivity
By Anuja VaidyaNew research shows that the clinical evidence supporting prescription digital therapeutics often does not include critical information, including race and ethnicity.
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06 Nov 2023
Ransomware continues to rise in October across all sectors
By Arielle WaldmanRansomware disclosures and reports surged last month, leading in some cases to bankruptcy filing, prolonged business disruptions and ambulance diversions for hospitals.
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06 Nov 2023
Channel roundup: Who’s gone where?
By Simon QuickeThe start of a fresh month has seen the personnel moves continue to pile up
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06 Nov 2023
Gartner Symposium: It’s all about AI
By Cliff SaranCEOs want CIOs to take the lead when it comes to AI business initiatives. IT leaders need a clear plan of what they want to do with AI
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06 Nov 2023
NatWest taps IBM skills for generative AI
By Karl FlindersNatWest and IBM are developing generative AI capabilities to expand the capabilities of the bank’s virtual customer assistant
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06 Nov 2023
AI Tools May Detect Heart Valve Disease, Predict Cardiovascular Risk
By Shania KennedyTwo studies to be presented at the AHA’s Scientific Sessions show that AI and deep learning may be capable of flagging heart disease and cardiovascular event risk.
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06 Nov 2023
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Expand OUD Medication Access via Telehealth
By Anuja VaidyaThe reintroduced TREATS Act would permanently allow clinicians to prescribe buprenorphine for OUD treatment through telehealth without a prior in-person exam.
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06 Nov 2023
Netherlands starts building its own AI language model
By Kim LoohuisDutch government allocates €13.5m to develop an open artificial intelligence language model according to national values and guidelines.
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06 Nov 2023
Labor Expenses Hurt Hospital Financial Performance
By Jacqueline LaPointeHospital financial performance declined slightly in September as providers deal with workforce issues, including rising labor expenses.
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06 Nov 2023
As Patient Safety Improves, Patient Experience Scores Go Down
By Sara HeathThe Leapfrog Group fall 2023 Hospital Safety Grades reflect a post-pandemic improvement in patient safety measures, particularly healthcare-acquired infections.
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06 Nov 2023
Shadow IT use at Okta behind series of damaging breaches
By Alex ScroxtonOkta now believes the initial access vector in a series of damaging breaches was one of its own employees who used a corporate device to sign into their personal Google account
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06 Nov 2023
How Trellix’s CISO keeps threat actors at bay
By Aaron TanTrellix’s chief information security officer, Harold Rivas, outlines how the company mitigates security threats through containment and by helping security analysts to respond faster to cyber incidents
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06 Nov 2023
UK science minister announces quantum tech funding and collaboration plans
By Lis EvenstadScience minister George Freeman announces £14m in funding for quantum technology projects as government signs collaboration agreements with Australia and the Netherlands