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18 Apr 2025
Google, Meta antitrust cases could set legal precedents
The courts dealt Google a blow this week, deciding it operates an illegal monopoly in digital ad tech. Meta's antitrust trial over Instagram and WhatsApp also began this week.
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18 Apr 2025
Google Evolves Its CCAI Services to a Full CCAI Platform
The expanded Contact Center AI (CCAI) is now a full end-to-end platform designed to help companies reimagine customer experiences.
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18 Apr 2025
AI model estimates heart failure from single-lead ECGs
Researchers have created an AI model that uses single-lead ECGs to predict the risk of heart failure, which could provide a new risk-stratification strategy for the disease.
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04 Jun 2024
Russia used fake AI Tom Cruise in Olympic disinformation campaign
Microsoft threat researchers report a surge in Russian disinformation campaigns targeting the 2024 Summer Olympics, including AI-enhanced propaganda
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04 Jun 2024
Sateliot to launch four satellites in 5G IoT programme
Leading satellite operator continues on its programme of delivering 5G communications by deploying the first 5G-IoT satellite constellation
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04 Jun 2024
Deep learning model personalizes adaptive therapy for prostate cancer
A deep reinforcement learning model designed to tailor adaptive treatment schedules could double the time to progression for prostate cancer patients.
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04 Jun 2024
Post Office bosses misled subpostmasters a day before IT project problems were exposed
Subpostmasters were reassured by Post Office executives that the Horizon replacement project was satisfactory the day before Computer Weekly reported news to the contrary
- 04 Jun 2024
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04 Jun 2024
Cardiovascular disease will impact over 61% of the US by 2050
Impacting over 184 million people across the US, cardiovascular disease will contribute to $1.8 trillion in direct and indirect costs by 2050.
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03 Jun 2024
Police chief commissions ‘independent review’ of surveillance against journalists and lawyers
PNSI chief constable appoints lawyer to conduct review into police phone surveillance of journalists, lawyers and NGOs
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03 Jun 2024
Mandiant: Ransomware investigations up 20% in 2023
The cybersecurity company observed a sharp rise in activity on data leak sites in 2023 as well as an increase in ransomware actors using legitimate commercial tools during attacks.
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03 Jun 2024
SAP Sapphire likely to offer dual cloud, AI agendas
SAP Sapphire will likely focus on pragmatic guidance for cloud and AI, along with examples of how to derive business value and successfully undergo complex transformations.
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03 Jun 2024
Judge weighs arguments in Workday AI bias case
A judge in San Francisco is considering whether existing laws apply to AI bias claims in hiring, amid allegations that Workday's software discriminates against certain applicants.
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03 Jun 2024
Hugging Face tokens exposed, attack scope unknown
After detecting unauthorized access on its Spaces platform, Hugging Face disclosed that customer secrets might have been exposed and began revoking access tokens.
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03 Jun 2024
Behavioral health orgs look to EHR vendors for integration
While many behavioral health providers are looking to EHR vendor tools for integrated care, interviewed customers reported functionality and integration challenges.
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03 Jun 2024
Build or buy fintech AI? To Mastercard, the answer is 'both'
Mastercard's operations CTO discusses the company's data principles, global contact center outlay, and its rubric for building vs. buying AI -- not just the generative kind.
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03 Jun 2024
VA patient satisfaction and trust reach all-time high
Officials say the surge in patient trust at the Department of Veterans Affairs is due to an increase in health benefits meted out and lower wait times for appointments.
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03 Jun 2024
97 FTSE 100 firms exposed to supply chain breaches
Between March 2023 and March 2024, 97 out of 100 companies on the UK’s FTSE 100 list were put at risk of compromise following supply chain breaches at third-party suppliers
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03 Jun 2024
Q&A: Simon Skellon, Mitel
It has been a busy time at the telco, with the portfolio expanding and the unified comms strategy being solidified
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03 Jun 2024
Snowflake: No evidence of platform breach
Snowflake on Saturday issued a joint statement with third-party investigators Mandiant and CrowdStrike denying reports that its platform had been breached.
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03 Jun 2024
Major breaches allegedly caused by unsecured Snowflake accounts
Significant data breaches at Ticketmaster and Santander appear to have been orchestrated through careful targeting of the victims’ Snowflake cloud data management accounts
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03 Jun 2024
Researchers demonstrate value of AI in predicting heart disease
A decade-long study using an AI-based risk score of 40,000 people has shown it’s possible to detect the level of inflammation of heart arteries
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03 Jun 2024
Dell launches PowerStore Prime and hints at PowerScale AI boost
Array range launched at Dell World 2024 in Las Vegas as PowerScale gets OS upgrade and new Intel Xeon CPUs, while Dell CEO hints at acceleration for PowerScale NAS
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03 Jun 2024
AI reveals association between body composition, lung cancer outcomes
New research shows that changes in muscle mass and fat quality during immunotherapy treatment are linked to poor outcomes in metastatic lung cancer.
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03 Jun 2024
AI Seoul Summit review
Dozens of governments and tech companies attending the second global AI Safety Summit have committed themselves to the safe and inclusive development of the technology, but questions remain around whether the commitments made go far enough
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03 Jun 2024
Uktech50 2024: The longlist of the UK’s influential tech leaders
UKtech50 received a record-breaking 434 nominations for the 2024 list. Unfortunately, there wasn’t space for everyone in the top 50, and as you can see for yourself in this year’s longlist, it was a difficult decision for the judges
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03 Jun 2024
AI partnerships forming to arm channel with technology options
Industry reaction to growing interest in artificial intelligence is to enter into relationships that ensure the right technology and support is being offered to partners
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03 Jun 2024
Hospitals have a strong month as volumes return to normal
New data from Kaufman Hall show a return to normal care patterns, resulting in a relatively strong April for hospital financial performance.
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03 Jun 2024
How poor IT project management failed Birmingham Oracle implementation
Birmingham City Council’s Oracle system – the biggest of its kind in Europe – went live in April 2022, resulting in a catastrophic IT failure. We investigate
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03 Jun 2024
Ecolab, Repligen launch DurA Cycle for large-scale biologic manufacturing
Ecolab and Repligen have announced the commercial launch of Purolite’s DurA Cycle, a protein A chromatography resin designed for large-scale purification processes.
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03 Jun 2024
McLaren Formula 1 Team revs up network security with Cisco
Legendary motor racing team expands global partnership with networking giant to accelerate network security for on-premise hardware and cloud-based software, including secure firewall and XDR
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03 Jun 2024
OCR clarifies Change Healthcare breach reporting requirements for covered entities
OCR updated its FAQ webpage and affirmed that covered entities may delegate breach notification responsibilities to Change Healthcare.
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03 Jun 2024
Sellafield local authority slammed over response to North Korean ransomware attack
The local authority for Europe’s biggest nuclear site has been slammed by auditors for its response to a North Korea-linked cyber attack that temporarily crippled its operations
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03 Jun 2024
Chatbots show promise in simplifying pathology reports for patients
Bard and GPT-4 enhanced the readability of pathology reports while maintaining high medical accuracy, which could help explain findings to patients.
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03 Jun 2024
Economic Wellness for Seniors Worsened from 2020 to 2022
Seniors scored poorly on categories such as food insecurity and housing costs, although they did experience positive trends in other areas.
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02 Jun 2024
Ticketek Australia hit by data breach
Customer names, dates of birth and email addresses of Ticketek Australia account holders reportedly impacted in latest data breach affecting event ticketing firm
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31 May 2024
Big tech invests billions in AI data centers globally
President Joe Biden throws his support behind Microsoft to build an AI data center in Racine, Wis., as big tech companies invest in AI infrastructure to compete.
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31 May 2024
Hitachi Vantara VSP One adds new block storage
Hitachi Vantara has added a new block storage appliance to its VSP One storage platform, expanding its aim in the midrange with a 150% performance increase over previous versions.
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31 May 2024
Threat actor compromising Snowflake database customers
A threat actor tracked as UNC5537 is using stolen credentials against Snowflake database customers to conduct data theft and extortion attacks, cloud security firm Mitiga said.
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31 May 2024
Trusted data key for Qlik as it develops foundation for AI
The analytics and data integration vendor is focused on providing users with a foundation of trusted data as it develops an ecosystem for developing next-generation applications.
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31 May 2024
Fujitsu set for further £180m deal as Post Office Horizon replacement delayed
Problems with the Post Office project to replace its controversial Horizon IT system mean Fujitsu is set to receive up to £180m more in taxpayers' cash to support the system for another five years
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31 May 2024
M247 enhances channel offering and looks to bolster London activity
Cloud player rolls out updated partner programme and a promotion designed to get customers in the capital spending with the channel
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31 May 2024
Skills shortages exposing MSPs to security risks
Findings from Sophos research indicates that managed servicer providers are struggling to keep on top of industry developments
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31 May 2024
Sav-Rx data breach affects 2.8M individuals
Pharmacy benefit management company Sav-Rx suffered a cyberattack and data breach in October 2023.
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31 May 2024
Law student ‘unfairly disciplined’ after reporting data breach blunder
A law student has accused a leading legal college of unethical behaviour and a “lack of integrity” after it brought misconduct proceedings against him when he reported a data security blunder
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31 May 2024
MRI-based machine learning approach predicts breast cancer metastasis
A convolutional neural network successfully flagged 95% of breast cancer patients with axillary metastasis, demonstrating potential to reduce unnecessary biopsies.
- 31 May 2024
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31 May 2024
FDA grants breakthrough designation for ovarian cancer liquid biopsy
Mercy BioAnalytics, Inc. received a breakthrough device designation for its Mercy Halo Ovarian Cancer Screening test in asymptomatic premenopausal women.
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31 May 2024
Ro launches GLP-1 tracker to help patients navigate GLP-1 shortages
To address the GLP-1 medication shortage, Ro launched the GLP-1 Supply Tracker to provide patients with real-time insights and alerts on drug availability.
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31 May 2024
IBM, AI Singapore to bolster Sea-Lion LLM
IBM will work with AI Singapore on technical exchanges to enhance Sea-Lion and make the region’s first LLM available to data scientists and engineers through its AI use case library
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30 May 2024
Individualism, self-reliance influence high U.S. WFH rate
A new study suggests that America's high work-from-home rates, especially among college-educated men, are influenced by the cultural values of individualism and self-reliance.
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30 May 2024
Law enforcement conducts 'largest ever' botnet takedown
An international law enforcement effort called 'Operation Endgame' disrupted several infamous malware loaders and botnets used by ransomware gangs and other cybercriminals.
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30 May 2024
Dell exec looks back at history when considering AI's future
In this Q&A, Dell's Matt Baker lays out how its AI Factory is designed for faster AI adoption, why there are so many chatbots and how AI might affect the workforce of the future.
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30 May 2024
Post Office Horizon replacement project labelled 'unachievable' as taxpayer bill reaches £1bn
The project to replace the Horizon IT system in Post Office branches is late, over budget and lacking quality – and government auditors sent in to assess a request for £1bn funding say it is currently unachievable
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30 May 2024
Europol sting operation smokes multiple botnets
Malware droppers including Bumblebee and Smokeloader were among those targeted in one of the largest ever joint operations against cyber criminal botnets
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30 May 2024
CMA slammed for excluding public sector from UK cloud market antitrust user research
The Competition and Markets Authority is under fire for instructing the firm overseeing the user research part of its antitrust probe into the UK cloud infrastructure services market not to include public sector buyers
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30 May 2024
US smartphone users kept same devices for longest time period yet
The latest investigation of the US mobile device trade-in market by risk management solutions provider shows for the auto, lifestyle and housing protection $874m put into consumers’ pockets in first quarter of 2024
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30 May 2024
RPM use soars by more than 1,300% within Medicaid population
The meteoric rise in RPM use among Medicaid patients during the pandemic was due to a small number of providers and female and chronic disease patients.
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30 May 2024
The challenges of supporting Copilot+ PCs in the enterprise
Windows PCs generally use x86 compatible hardware, with Intel or AMD processors. Microsoft is now propelling Windows on Arm for AI
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30 May 2024
Qatar Airways taps Starlink for complimentary in-flight Wi-Fi
Qatar Airways becomes first leading airline in MENA to introduce in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity via Elon Musk firm
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30 May 2024
RAND: Hospital prices 254% higher than Medicare rates
The latest RAND Corporation analysis of hospital prices finds that employers and private payers paid significantly more than Medicare for the same services at the same facilities.
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30 May 2024
Generative AI predicts hospital admissions from ED visits
GPT-4 outperformed traditional machine learning models when tasked with forecasting which emergency room patients may need to be admitted to the hospital.
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30 May 2024
Ciena, Digicel, Southern Cross bring high-speed connectivity to Fiji schools
Leading optical technology provider announces the second year of its partnership with Digicel Fiji and Southern Cross to deliver high-speed connectivity for school students on Fiji
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30 May 2024
AI advancements in healthcare boost diagnostic accuracy, operational efficiency
A recent study highlights significant advancements in AI technology within the healthcare sector, emphasizing its profound impact on quality and productivity.
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30 May 2024
FDA approves first interchangeable biosimilar for Soliris
Newly approved Bkemv, manufactured by Amgen, can now be used interchangeably with AstraZeneca’s Solaris for PNH and aHUS.
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30 May 2024
FWD teams up with AWS on cloud
The pan-Asian insurer plans to host its core applications on AWS in a five-year agreement that comes on the heels of an earlier deal with Microsoft to tap Azure cloud and AI services
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29 May 2024
JFrog-GitHub partnership eyes software supply chain security
JFrog and GitHub released a set of focused integrations that provide better visibility across the software supply chain and advance the idea of 'EveryOps.'
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29 May 2024
Racial health disparities impact mental healthcare access
Only 39% and 36% of Black and Hispanic people had access to mental health treatment in 2023, compared to 50% of white people, according to KFF.
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29 May 2024
Nokia and Global Fiber Peru aim to close digital divide in Amazon rainforest
Subaquatic optical, IP and XGS-PON fibre broadband network brings future-proof connectivity to remote region of Peru, Colombia and Brazil in bid to reduce digital divide in 400 communities
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29 May 2024
Storebrand divests from IBM over supply of biometrics to Israel
Norwegian asset manager Storebrand’s decision to divest from IBM comes amid growing scrutiny of the role technology companies play in Israel’s human rights abuses
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29 May 2024
Proofpoint exposes AFF scammers’ piano gambit
Ransomware and nation state actors dominate the headlines, but fraud and scams still net career cyber criminals thousands from unsuspecting members of the public. Proofpoint reports on a campaign targeting victims of a musical inclination
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29 May 2024
Check Point discovers vulnerability tied to VPN attacks
While Check Point identified CVE-2024-24919 as the root cause behind recent attack attempts on its VPN products, it's unclear if threat actors gained access to customer networks.
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29 May 2024
Organisations value digital trust, but aren’t working at it
Three quarters of organisations believe digital trust is relevant to their businesses, yet clear gaps in strategies still seem to persist
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29 May 2024
Condor spreads wings with Intelsat in-flight connectivity
Germany’s leading leisure airline inks deal with integrated satellite and terrestrial network operator to extend Wi-Fi product to short- and medium-haul routes using Airbus A32xneo aircraft
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29 May 2024
Survey reveals generative AI employee fear
IBM/Oxford Economics global CEO survey shows generative AI success relies on employee training and business leader vision
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29 May 2024
UK rural mobile scheme in danger of missing coverage targets
House of Commons Committee of Public Accounts slams progress and reporting to date on flagship UK mobile connectivity scheme, and warns of potential funding issues that will hamper development
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29 May 2024
Healthcare ransomware attacks lead to uptick in ED visits at nearby hospitals
A ransomware attack on a hospital can affect neighboring hospitals by increasing emergency department volume, a research letter published in JAMA revealed.
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29 May 2024
Next UK government must be prepared to legislate on AI, say MPs
The House Science, Innovation and Technology Committee says the next government should be ready to legislate on artificial intelligence to plug any regulatory gaps
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29 May 2024
Blackpool Council courts datacentre developers for tech-focused town regeneration project
Blackpool Council is seeking the support of the datacentre community for its bid to create a sustainable technology campus that will capitalise on the town’s proximity to transatlantic undersea cables
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29 May 2024
How APAC organisations are taking to VMware moves
Large organisations in ANZ are looking for transformation rather than a like-for-like replacement for VMware, while those in India have already adopted a dual-supplier strategy
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29 May 2024
Interview: EU data chief Ulrich Ahle on obstacles to Europe’s digital single market
EU data scheme Gaia-X is trying to plug the UK into Europe’s planned digital single market as opposition mounts to efforts to extend the reach of Europe’s vast and controversial data laws over global supply chains
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29 May 2024
Provider compensation rises again as groups push productivity
Healthcare providers and APPs saw significant gains in compensation for the fourth consecutive year as medical groups increased productivity.
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29 May 2024
AI tool predicts autoimmune disease risk using genomic data
The artificial intelligence-driven EXPRESSO model uses genomic data, epigenetics and other information to identify risk genes for autoimmune disease.
- 29 May 2024
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29 May 2024
Introducing peanuts in infancy minimizes allergy risk in adolescence
Regular peanut consumption before the age of five reduces the rate of peanut allergies in adolescence by 71%.
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29 May 2024
Johnson & Johnson agrees to acquire Yellow Jersey Therapeutics
The acquisition will give the company rights to a clinical-stage antibody treatment for atopic dermatitis.
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29 May 2024
3 Key Metrics that Determine Member Satisfaction for Health Plans
Nearly every payer in the survey was stumped by two factors of member satisfaction: digital customer experience and provider wait times.
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28 May 2024
3 healthcare organizations begin EHR implementation projects
Health First, Axis Health and Atlantis Orthopedics recently announced EHR implementation projects to improve patient care and optimize clinical workflows.
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28 May 2024
Check Point warns of threat actors targeting VPNs
Check Point said threat actors were targeting a small number of customers by attempting to compromise local VPN accounts that only utilized passwords for authentication.
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28 May 2024
How AI could bolster software supply chain security
Supply chain risks have become more complicated and continue to affect a variety of organizations, but Synopsys' Tim Mackey believes AI could help create more secure software.
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28 May 2024
Executive Interview: Why Dell wants to be your one-stop AI shop
At Dell Technologies World in Las Vegas, artificial intelligence was the talk of the town as Dell staked out an all-encompassing strategy ahead of an anticipated goldrush. Dell’s Nick Brackney explains why the tech giant believes it's onto a winner
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28 May 2024
Why reliable data is essential for trustworthy AI
In little over two years, generative AI has changed the shape of the technology industry. Now is the time for proper due diligence
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28 May 2024
AASM highlights opportunities, weaknesses of AI in sleep medicine
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recently examined the potential and challenges of integrating artificial intelligence in clinical care.
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28 May 2024
Westcon-Comstor continuing shift to software, services and subscriptions
Distributor Westcon-Comstor shares full-year results that underline the direction of travel and the benefits of a data-driven approach
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28 May 2024
Japan Airlines takes off with Intelsat for enhanced in-flight connectivity
Leading aircraft manufacturer to complete satellite communications company’s electronically steered array factory installation on latest generations of 737 aircraft boasting wide coverage and low latency.
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28 May 2024
5G innovation fuelling deal flow and growth pipelines
Study highlights how business and enterprise market will become essential to commercial success of 5G industry, with network slicing and private wireless networks becoming areas of focus
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28 May 2024
Openreach claims record for broadband upgrade locations
Latest steps in UK’s leading broadband provider’s plans to go fully digital sees ultrafast full-fibre technology made available to 14 million homes
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28 May 2024
Government appoints investigators to analyse Post Office Capture software used before Horizon
PC-based accounting software used by subpostmasters in the 1990s will be investigated by forensic specialist Kroll after reports that Post Office workers may have been wrongly prosecuted in the years before Horizon
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28 May 2024
Post Office scandal: Met Police investigation set to go national
The police investigation into Post Office and Fujitsu executives is about to gain the status of a major national investigation – but it could be years before any individuals are charged with crimes or face trial
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26 May 2024
Nutanix beefs up AHV hypervisor, doubles down on AI
Nutanix takes aim at VMware with enhancements to its AHV hypervisor along with tighter integrations with Nvidia and Hugging Face to simplify AI deployments
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24 May 2024
Parliamentarians warn of UK election threat from Russia, China and North Korea
Joint parliamentary security committee chair Margaret Beckett writes to prime minister urging government to prepare for foreign states interfering with 4 July election
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24 May 2024
Over 700 wrongful subpostmaster convictions overturned by new legislation
Parliament has approved a law that will see hundreds of subpostmasters with wrongful convictions exonerated as one of the government’s final acts before the general election
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24 May 2024
AI, automation, private networks top UK enterprise tech agenda
Survey examining technology agenda for UK enterprises highlights that business priorities over the next 12 months include increasing sales, reducing operating costs, and growth via new business areas or geographies