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21 Nov 2024
Networks lagging in compute tech evolution, says HPE
As AI brings about unprecedented transformation, leading network firm plots course to offer viable infrastructure for businesses to gain competitive edge
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21 Nov 2024
FDA investigates E. coli outbreak in organic carrots
The FDA is investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to several brands of organic carrots that were recalled by Grimmway Farms for contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli.
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21 Nov 2024
DOJ charges 5 alleged Scattered Spider members
The defendants, charged for conducting alleged phishing scams across the U.S., are suspected members of a prolific threat group responsible for last year's casino attacks.
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10 Jan 2024
SEC social media hack highlights value of MFA
The US SEC briefly appeared to approve new bitcoin trading rules after a social media account was targeted by troublemakers, proving the value of MFA once again
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10 Jan 2024
CES 2024: Siemens eyes up immersive tech, AI to enable industrial metaverse
Siemens seals partnerships to highlight transformative technology and introduces solution for immersive engineering that combines Sony head-mounted display with its Xcelerator software
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10 Jan 2024
How Fujitsu became a central part of the Post Office scandal
As a TV drama brings the Post Office scandal to a wider audience, many are wondering how and why a Japanese IT company became embroiled in the story – we examine the troubled history behind Fujitsu’s role
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10 Jan 2024
CES 2024: Samsung gets into gear with Tesla, Hyundai
CE giant unveils at leading tech event connected vehicle offerings for two of the leading global auto manufacturers, with particular emphasis on smart energy savings
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10 Jan 2024
NY AG: Refuah Health Must Invest $1.2M In Security Following Ransomware Attack
New York Attorney General Letitia James also secured $450K in penalties from Refuah Health, which suffered a ransomware attack after it allegedly failed to safeguard patient information.
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10 Jan 2024
Scotland ‘sleepwalking’ to mass surveillance with DPDI Bill
The independent checks and balances over biometrics and biometric-enabled surveillance must be strengthened to prevent Scotland from sliding into a surveillance state along with the rest of the UK
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10 Jan 2024
Risk Prediction Model Forecasts Intensive Care Unit Admission, Survival
A population-level risk model may help researchers and clinicians better flag patients at risk of intensive care unit admission and adverse outcomes.
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10 Jan 2024
New Research Links Hospital-at-Home Care to Positive Patient Outcomes
A new study reveals that hospital-at-home programs established under the CMS waiver have low mortality and skilled nursing facility use rates.
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10 Jan 2024
American Red Cross Tackles National Blood Shortage with Technology
Amid an unprecedented blood shortage, the American Red Cross leverages technology to streamline donations.
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10 Jan 2024
Online Pharmacies Under Scrutiny for Lax Safety Checks, Endangering Patients
An investigation into the online pharmaceutical industry reveals lax regulations, endangering patient safety.
- 10 Jan 2024
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09 Jan 2024
Microsoft starts year with a subdued January Patch Tuesday
For the second month in a row, Microsoft had no zero-days and relatively few vulnerabilities for administrators to address.
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09 Jan 2024
HPE to acquire Juniper Networks for $14 billion
HPE plans to use Juniper's hardware and software to make networking a 'core business and architecture foundation' for HPE's GreenLake hybrid cloud and AI platform.
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09 Jan 2024
OpenAI's fair use claim against The New York Times lawsuit
The AI vendor claims it is widely accepted to use materials from the internet to train AI models. It also suggested that the Times manipulated models to regurgitate old materials.
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09 Jan 2024
Amsterdam arrest leads to Babuk Tortilla ransomware decryptor
A joint effort by Cisco Talos, Avast and Dutch law enforcement results in an all-encompassing Babuk ransomware recovery key and the arrest of a threat actor.
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09 Jan 2024
Account hijacking, cryptocurrency scams spread on X
One company that had its account stolen and used for cryptocurrency scams, CertiK, said it was hacked through a phishing attack from a journalist's compromised account.
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09 Jan 2024
Generative AI a key tech for analytics, but within limits
Despite its potential benefits, including increased productivity, users need to be wary of overreliance on generative AI given its propensity for delivering incorrect outputs.
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09 Jan 2024
Dresner: Analytics trends include prioritization of BI
While generative AI is the BI craze of the moment, increased investments in BI, attempts to expand BI use to business users and embedded analytics are also in vogue.
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09 Jan 2024
Babuk Tortilla ransomware decryptor made available
A joint effort between Cisco Talos, Avast and the Dutch police will bring relief to many victims of a variant of the Babuk ransomware known as Tortilla
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09 Jan 2024
Aryaka champions channel contribution to growth
Networking player shares details of rising channel contributions and impact of partner programme
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09 Jan 2024
The need for tools such as Getty Generative AI by iStock
The model, based on Nvidia Picasso, comes as copyright lawsuits against AI vendors widen. It competes with other image-generating models such as Adobe Firefly and Midjourney.
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09 Jan 2024
Wales makes headway with electronic prescriptions roll-out
Electronic prescribing will be deployed in both primary and secondary care, while a shared medicines record will be live by the end of March 2024
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09 Jan 2024
Study reveals cyber risks to US elections
With the 2024 US presidential election cycle beginning, a study produced by Arctic Wolf has highlighted big gaps in preparedness and resourcing at government bodies across the US
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09 Jan 2024
Former Post Office CEO hands back CBE amid public backlash
Former Post Office CEO hands back her CBE after public backlash following dramatisation of her role in Post Office Horizon scandal
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09 Jan 2024
‘Hero’ subpostmaster accuses government of diversion tactics through ‘weaselly’ statistics
Campaigning subpostmaster calls out government’s use of ‘weaselly’ statistics to hide its slow progress
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09 Jan 2024
CES 2024: Qualcomm claims new era of mobility and inks Bosch deal for digital cockpit
Mobile platform giant takes to CES with automotive product portfolio claiming industry-leading performance for all tiers of mobility platforms
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09 Jan 2024
Print managed services part of a sustainability pitch
It’s been pitched as a cost-controlling benefit, but the green benefits of MPS is growing, according to Kyocera Document Solutions UK
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09 Jan 2024
QuEra Computing sets out plan for error-correcting quantum computing
QuEra Computing is betting on transversal gates, a technology which it believes is key to simplifying error correction
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09 Jan 2024
Fujitsu gets stay of execution as MPs support exoneration of wrongfully convicted subpostmasters
Fujitsu will have to wait until the end of the Post Office Horizon scandal public inquiry to hear how MPs will punish it
- 09 Jan 2024
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09 Jan 2024
Software-defined vehicles market to be worth over $700bn by 2034
Research finds there is plenty of opportunity ahead for software-centric experiences surrounding connected vehicles, but warns that too many OEMs are continuing to equip vehicles with limited and sluggish tech
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09 Jan 2024
CES 2024: BlackBerry announces foundation for next-gen automotive, IoT systems
QNX SDP 8.0 operating platform to feature fifth-generation architecture with safe and secure microkernel, advanced tooling and cloud enablement in what is claimed to be future-proof mission-critical embedded system design
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09 Jan 2024
LockBit Ransomware Claims Capital Health Cyberattack
LockBit ransomware claimed responsibility for a November 2023 attack on Capital Health that resulted in system downtime.
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09 Jan 2024
Neos Networks launches 10Gbps managed dedicated internet access
Infrastructure upgrade sees managed dedicated internet access service customers now able to access higher bandwidths, alongside active monitoring and management of devices and service
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09 Jan 2024
AI-Driven ECG Analysis Accurately Predicts Right-Side Heart Issues
A deep learning-based electrocardiogram model may enhance clinical evaluations of the heart’s right ventricle, providing a potential alternative to complex imaging.
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09 Jan 2024
Does Medicare Value-Based Purchasing Exacerbate Racial Care Disparities?
Black adults with pneumonia faced widening gaps in mortality at hospitals participating in the Value-Based Purchasing Program, highlighting racial care disparities.
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09 Jan 2024
Elevance Health Lawsuit Slams Medicare Advantage Star Ratings Calculation
Elevance Health said the new Medicare Advantage star rating methodology led to inaccurate and lower scores for 2024.
- 09 Jan 2024
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09 Jan 2024
Care Coordination Model Increases Primary Care Follow-Up Access
A new study gives further updates to Camden Coalition’s model for care coordination, marking quality improvement.
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08 Jan 2024
Government to push NHS roll-out of digital pathology
Department for Health and Social Care wants to increase use of digital pathology in cancer screening, following a recommendation by the UK National Screening Committee
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08 Jan 2024
Channel roundup: Who’s gone where?
The first roundup of the year includes appointments at Pax8, Centreon, Mphasis and Kinly
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08 Jan 2024
British Library ransomware attack could cost up to £7m
The cost of recovering the British Library’s ransomware-stricken IT systems could be up to £7m, it has emerged
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08 Jan 2024
Precision Pathology Artificial Intelligence May Improve Cancer Treatment
A new artificial intelligence tool designed to interpret gene activity within medical images may provide insights into the pathology of diseases like cancer.
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08 Jan 2024
Canalys: AI-capable PCs will make an impact this year
Analyst expecting arrival of smarter hardware will filter into commercial sales and arm the channel with a fresh pitch
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08 Jan 2024
Uber Health’s Health IT Deal to Ease Transportation, SDOH Referral
The integration will make it easier for Uber Health users to identify patients with SDOH and transportation needs and check their benefit eligibility.
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08 Jan 2024
Post Office scandal furore is moment to change digital evidence rules
The current rules around digital evidence are partly to blame for the widest miscarriage of justice in UK history
- 08 Jan 2024
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08 Jan 2024
Inside the Met Police’s investigation into EncroChat crime gangs
The Met’s senior investigating officer responsible for investigating criminals using the EncroChat encrypted phone network tells the inside story of the UK’s biggest organised crime bust in a BBC podcast series released this week
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08 Jan 2024
Medical Billing Quality Lacking According to Leapfrog Measures
Most hospitals don’t meet new medical billing measures added to the Leapfrog Group’s 2022 survey, a recent study shows.
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08 Jan 2024
North Kansas City Hospital Impacted By PJ&A Data Breach
The PJ&A data breach was one of the largest healthcare data breaches reported to HHS last year, and notifications continue to roll in.
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08 Jan 2024
Elevance Health Plans to Acquire TX-Based Infusion Therapy Provider
Elevance Health aims to expand the infusion therapy provider’s geographical footprint and improve therapeutic coverage.
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08 Jan 2024
More Patients Visit NPs & PAs as Usual Source of Care, Primary Care
The number of patients reporting a usual source of care is overall lower than years previous, but more patients are opting to pick an NP or PA for the job.
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08 Jan 2024
Datacentre operators form APAC industry group
The Asia-Pacific Data Centre Association will advocate for policies to drive the security and resiliency of datacentres and minimise environmental impact, among other goals
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07 Jan 2024
India firms warm to responsible AI
Almost two-thirds of organisations said their responsible AI practices and policies were mature or they had taken steps towards responsible AI adoption, according to a Nasscom study
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07 Jan 2024
Metropolitan Police launches second criminal investigation in Post Office scandal
New investigation will examine potential crimes by the Post Office in its recovery of money from subpostmasters accused of theft and false accounting
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05 Jan 2024
4-day workweek bills use tax breaks to win HR support
Four-day workweek initiatives in some U.S. states faced early setbacks, but now seek to gain traction through voluntary business pilots incentivized by tax credits.
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05 Jan 2024
Information Commissioner questions DWP plan to monitor bank accounts of benefit claimants
The Information Commissioner has warned that legislation to give new powers to the Department of Work and Pensions to check bank accounts of benefit claimants for indications of fraud lacks appropriate safeguards
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05 Jan 2024
Hyundai Mobis taps Wind River Studio to accelerate software-defined vehicle development
Global vehicle technology innovator and supplier selects mission-critical intelligent systems provider to accelerate its software-defined vehicle development, looking to create an infrastructure for next-generation mobility
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05 Jan 2024
Skylo, FocusPoint claim first for satellite-based IoT monitoring, escalation services
Non-terrestrial networks provider extends partnership with internet of things tech firm to link up its NTN satellite network for what it calls the first satellite-based IoT monitoring and escalation service
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05 Jan 2024
GTDC: More use cases add to AI expectations
The latest GTDC podcast includes talk of the prospects for the technology to have a major channel impact this year – artificial intelligence
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05 Jan 2024
Researchers Identify Potential Cause of SIDS: Convulsive Seizures
A study analyzing videos from nanny cams and baby monitors reveals that convulsive seizures may contribute to SIDS.
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05 Jan 2024
Qualcomm claims new wave of mixed reality experiences with Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2
Samsung and Google announce support for addition to flagship mobile platform supporting 4.3K per eye resolution and 12 or more concurrent cameras to deliver immersive mixed reality and virtual reality experiences
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05 Jan 2024
Hospital Costs for Inpatient COVID-19 Treatment Rose 26% During Pandemic
Hospital costs for inpatient COVID-19 treatment increased more than five times the rate of medical inflation during the pandemic.
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05 Jan 2024
LG finds higher gear with autonomous driving and infotainment
Latest collaboration between Korean CE giant and global mobility tech company combines in-vehicle infotainment capabilities with ADAS and AD technologies
- 05 Jan 2024
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05 Jan 2024
Lilly Launches Digital Obesity, Migraine, Diabetes Management Platform
Eli Lilly and Company is launching LillyDirect, a digital healthcare platform used to manage obesity, migraine, and diabetes for patients in the US.
- 05 Jan 2024
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05 Jan 2024
Case Western Reserve University to Develop Enhanced Medical Imaging AI
New four-year, $1.1 million project aims to build an AI alternative to traditional medical imaging processes that rely on chemical “contrast agents.”
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05 Jan 2024
US Drug Prices Are 8x the Cost in Peer Countries for Some Drugs
For nine out of ten Medicare-negotiated drug prices, the US still faced higher costs than peer countries even with rebates.
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05 Jan 2024
Data Reveals How Health Outcomes Link to Structural Racism
Neighborhood-level data showed a connection between common chronic illnesses and indicators of structural racism.
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04 Jan 2024
Perplexity AI secures $73.6 million more for AI search
The startup's backers include Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Its platform helps users get accurate responses to natural language questions by choosing a source type and LLM.
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04 Jan 2024
Google begins phasing out third-party cookies in Chrome
The search giant starts limiting cross-site tracking to respond to consumer privacy concerns, while aiming to preserve ad revenue and skirt pushback from U.K. regulators.
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04 Jan 2024
December ransomware attacks disrupt healthcare organizations
Two attacks last month exposed the sensitive information of more than 3 million individuals as ransomware attacks continued to disrupt networks and expose private data.
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04 Jan 2024
AMD aims to reshape automotive industry with AI engines, in-vehicle experiences
Chip giant to use forthcoming CES to introduce Versal AI Edge XA adaptive SoCs and Ryzen Embedded V2000A Series processors to power next-generation automotive systems
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04 Jan 2024
Celona and Palo Alto partner to enhance private 5G network security
Wireless services specialist Celona and security firm Palo Alto Networks are coming together to enhance device protection for organisations operating private mobile networks
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04 Jan 2024
Risks and opportunities for the UK chip sector
In May 2023, the UK government unveiled a national semiconductor strategy. We find out how it has been going
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04 Jan 2024
Record-breaking 2023 for UK home broadband
Research from UK’s leading comms provider finds more broadband data used than ever before, as bumper traffic during Christmas and New Year contributes to the busiest days
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04 Jan 2024
Reckitt Recalls Nutramigen Infant Formula for Bacterial Contamination
Another type of infant formula, Nutramigen Powder, is being recalled due to potential bacterial contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii.
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04 Jan 2024
Stone and TD Synnex highlight ITAD benefits
With budgets remaining tight, the need for the channel to pitch a strong refurbished tech story remains a pressing one
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04 Jan 2024
Ingestible Obesity Treatment Device Creates Illusion of Fullness
MIT engineers developed an ingestible device that activates receptors in the stomach indicating satiety, making it a new minimally invasive obesity treatment.
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04 Jan 2024
Private Equity Acquisition Tied to More Hospital-Acquired Conditions
Hospital-acquired conditions per 10,000 hospitalizations increased by 25.4 percent at private equity hospitals.
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04 Jan 2024
Centene Pays South Carolina $25M to Settle Overcharging Allegations
The settlement resolved allegations that Centene overcharged for and misrepresented costs of pharmacy services.
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04 Jan 2024
Semaglutide Reduces Weight in Patients with Failed Bariatric Surgery
A study published in Obesity revealed that weekly semaglutide injections helped manage weight in severely obese patients who had unsuccessful results with bariatric surgery.
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04 Jan 2024
Nurse Practitioners Predict Doc Shortages, Care Access to Loom in 2024
Workforce shortages are leading to long appointment wait times and exacerbating increased patient demand, but nurse practitioners could fill in the gaps, AANP said.
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03 Jan 2024
The importance of the 'New York Times' AI copyright lawsuit
The newspaper publisher is the first major news outlet to sue the AI creator. While the suit might not reach court, it still has a significant impact on the AI community.
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03 Jan 2024
Where AI and quantum computing meet
Quantum computing may be years away from practical enterprise applications, but it's getting closer. We talked with IBM's quantum adoption leader to see where we're at right now.
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03 Jan 2024
Dutch working to promote cooperation in Europe to keep internet safe
A Dutch cooperative approach offers national and international cooperation opportunities for ISPs to guard against DDoS attacks, lawful interception and detect abuse in networks
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03 Jan 2024
SonicWall adds more zero trust depth with Banyan buy
Security player dips back into the M&A market to add more zero trust and SSE coverage
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03 Jan 2024
SonicWall acquires Banyan to boost zero-trust, SSE offerings
With its second acquisition in two months, SonicWall aims to help enterprises with growing remote workforces through zero-trust network and security service edge offerings.
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03 Jan 2024
500 Drugs from Over 140 Brands Are Expected to Cost More This Year
Reuters broke the news that the approximately 500 drugs in the US are supposed to increase in January 2024.
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03 Jan 2024
Artificial intelligence to the front in Sweden’s National Technology Strategy
Sweden focuses in on artificial intelligence in its latest far-reaching national IT strategy
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03 Jan 2024
Fighting money laundering with AI
Mike Foster, CEO of SymphonyAI Sensa-NetReveal, talks up how AI can be used to fight financial crime and how the company’s technology can augment existing AML investments
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03 Jan 2024
Openreach claims connectivity landmark with Fair Isle full fibre
UK’s leading broadband provider furthers Scottish roll-out of gigabit connectivity with full fibre to the UK’s most geographically remote inhabited island, with funding from Scottish government’s R100 programme and UK government
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03 Jan 2024
ONC Final Rule Updates Health IT Certification for Interoperability
The final rule updates the baseline version of the United States Core Data for Interoperability (USCDI) standard to Version 3 for the ONC Health IT Certification Program.
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03 Jan 2024
NY AG Fines NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Over Tracking Tech Use
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital’s tracking tech use resulted in patient information being shared with third-party tech companies, the New York Attorney General’s Office found.
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03 Jan 2024
Adding Salt to Food Increases CKD Risk by 4–11%
A study published in JAMA Network Open evaluating self-reported salt intake revealed that adding salt to food could increase CKD risk by 4–11%.
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03 Jan 2024
NY Healthcare Orgs Collab to Deliver Value-Based Hospice, Palliative Care
In addition to promoting value-based hospice and palliative care, the partnership will establish a transitional care program to improve in-home care.
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03 Jan 2024
2024 Employer Sponsored Health Plan Predictions: GLP-1s, Vendors, Data
In 2024, healthcare costs will drive decision-making in employer sponsored health plans as they reassess their point solutions and benefits.
- 03 Jan 2024