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Healthcare and NHS IT
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October 13, 2021
13
Oct'21
Government to launch Gov.uk app
Service to be introduced as part of plans to simplify access to government services
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October 12, 2021
12
Oct'21
Digital gender gap prompts $1tn GDP loss for developing countries
A new study by the Web Foundation investigates the economic cost associated with the barriers preventing women from accessing the internet
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October 12, 2021
12
Oct'21
UK government outlines strengths and weaknesses in innovation
As part of the government’s overall innovation strategy, an evidence paper lists factors that influence the pace and direction of developments in the field
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October 12, 2021
12
Oct'21
AI estimated to provide 10% boost to UK GDP by 2030
AI has financial benefits but there are concerns the technology could displace a significant number of human workers in the next decade, says report
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October 11, 2021
11
Oct'21
West Midlands expected to grow by £2.7bn with tech sector drive
The region is expected to create 52,000 job positions in the next four years
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October 08, 2021
08
Oct'21
Fast-moving Ryuk campaign targets healthcare organisations
Newly designated FIN12 gang leverages the work of the cyber criminal ecosystem to conduct lightning-fast ransomware attacks
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October 07, 2021
07
Oct'21
ONS publishes technical learnings of UK’s first online census
Use of agile delivery and cloud computing were among the highlights of the Census 2021, which received 22 million responses countrywide
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October 07, 2021
07
Oct'21
Glasgow publishes draft digital housing strategy
Reducing digital exclusion, improving connectivity and citizen services are part of the plan
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October 06, 2021
06
Oct'21
US lawmakers propose ransomware reporting rules
Former presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren lends her support to a bill that would require corporate ransomware victims to disclose more information about their attacks to the authorities
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October 05, 2021
05
Oct'21
Concerns raised over confidentiality and transparency in government data innovation
National data guardian Nicola Byrne warns about central principles that should be observed as data-driven innovation gathers pace in areas such as health and care
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October 05, 2021
05
Oct'21
Direct Line hires former Virgin Atlantic IT chief as CIO
Ash Jokhoo will be joining the insurance company as a member of the executive board
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October 04, 2021
04
Oct'21
NHSX publishes IT standards and interoperability priorities
The creation of an IT strategy, a governance model and an open source playbook are among the areas of focus for the interoperability team of NHSX
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October 04, 2021
04
Oct'21
NHSX IT chief outlines opportunities of elective recovery tech fund
Priorities for the digital unit of the health service include remote recovery with virtual wards, pre-surgical digital support, and use of robotic process automation to reduce the administrative burden on staff
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September 29, 2021
29
Sep'21
UK government announces industry group to lead digital pound debate
Joint forums set up by HM Treasury and the Bank of England for a Central Bank Digital Currency include representatives from big tech firms, fintechs and incumbent banks
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September 29, 2021
29
Sep'21
AWS launches programme to advance health equity
The $40m global health equity programme will fund projects that improve health outcomes for underserved communities
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September 28, 2021
28
Sep'21
Dutch IT firm transforms HR policy built on lessons from pandemic
Software firm rips up human resources rule book and replaces it with a hybrid working policy
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September 28, 2021
28
Sep'21
Government announces data strategy for defence
The plan sets out the goals around treating data as a strategic asset to be achieved by 2025
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September 27, 2021
27
Sep'21
Giant Umbrella contractors suffer salary payment delays following suspected ‘data breach’
Following the discovery of “suspicious network activity” in its systems, payroll processing firm Giant Umbrella has taken itself offline, leaving contractors to fume over missing salary payments
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September 27, 2021
27
Sep'21
Scotland sees increase in job opportunities in tech
Driven by startups and scaleups, employment in digital firms in Edinburgh and Glasgow is growing more than in other parts of the UK, according to data
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September 24, 2021
24
Sep'21
IR35 reforms: HMRC confirms compliance checks under way in financial services, oil and gas sectors
Less than six months after the roll-out of the IR35 reforms to the private sector, HMRC has confirmed it has started writing letters to companies requesting details of their compliance procedures
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September 24, 2021
24
Sep'21
Big Data London: NHS Digital data service struggled with Covid testing demands
A critical component of NHS Digital’s data processing struggled to cope with demand caused by Covid-19 testing, Big Data London 2021 attendees heard this week
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September 24, 2021
24
Sep'21
HMRC postpones Making Tax Digital until 2024
Digital tax changes have been delayed to allow more time for customers taking part in the pilot and for the government to enhance the service
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September 23, 2021
23
Sep'21
Fresh alert over Conti ransomware surge
Conti ransomware crew appears increasingly active, prompting fresh warnings from the US authorities
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September 23, 2021
23
Sep'21
Government digital chief outlines extent of legacy IT challenge
Central Digital and Data Office director Joanna Davinson says ageing IT is holding back digital transformation
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September 22, 2021
22
Sep'21
UK government launches first national artificial intelligence strategy
Ten-year plan is expected to drive corporate adoption of the technology, boost skills and attract international investments
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September 21, 2021
21
Sep'21
NHS App reaches 16 million users
Tool has seen a surge in uptake since the addition of the NHS Covid Pass in May
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September 21, 2021
21
Sep'21
Digital Clinical Safety Strategy adds to NHS patient safety plan
Objective is to ensure digital technologies in health and care are safe and to use them to improve patient safety
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September 21, 2021
21
Sep'21
BlackMatter gang ramps up attacks on multiple victims
A wave of new BlackMatter ransomware attacks is hitting organisations around the world, even as the US authorities mull new sanctions on ransom payment infrastructure
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September 20, 2021
20
Sep'21
UK government announces digital trade strategy
Five-point plan is aimed at improving ways to sell and deliver services digitally, making the sector more resilient to disruption
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September 19, 2021
19
Sep'21
UK tech sector on track for another record year of investment
The UK creates one unicorn tech business a week, as startup funding during the first half of 2021 rockets to £13.5bn
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September 16, 2021
16
Sep'21
Bitdefender launches free REvil ransomware decryptor
Working alongside law enforcement partners, Bitdefender has developed and released a tool to help REvil victims recover their data for free
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September 16, 2021
16
Sep'21
Network Rail U-turns on blanket inside IR35 contractor determinations
The Department for Transport’s 2020-2021 accounts suggest Network Rail has switched up its IR35 compliance strategy, with more than 70% of its contractors now classified as working outside IR35
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September 15, 2021
15
Sep'21
Interview: Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak on supporting the UK tech sector
Computer Weekly talked to Sunak at a Treasury event in front of an audience of tech sector leaders, investors and startups, to discuss how the government can support the digital economy
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September 14, 2021
14
Sep'21
UK government takes equity shares in more than 150 startups
Covid-support loans given to startups through the UK government’s Future Fund have given it stakes in more than 150 high-growth enterprises
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September 09, 2021
09
Sep'21
UK GDPR faces changes under planned reforms
DCMS is launching a major consultation on proposed changes to the UK’s data protection regime, under which several key elements of the GDPR are likely to change
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September 09, 2021
09
Sep'21
Government relies on tech to reduce NHS waiting lists
Health and social care secretary Sajid Javid aims to reduce NHS waiting list backlog through use of virtual wards, artificial intelligence and new surgical hubs
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September 01, 2021
01
Sep'21
University of Sunderland applies technology through robot dog
Students will apply technologies such as artificial intelligence to robotic dog as part of their learning
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August 31, 2021
31
Aug'21
NHSX sets out digital guidelines for NHS organisations
The What Good Looks Like framework provides instructions on how NHS leaders should improve the use of digital in their organisations
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August 27, 2021
27
Aug'21
Are proposed data protection changes a threat to UK citizens’ privacy?
Though changes are as-yet undefined pending an upcoming consultation, concerns are already being expressed over the government’s plan to liberalise data protection laws in the service of innovation and growth
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August 26, 2021
26
Aug'21
Tech giants commit to Biden's cyber security action plan
Some of the world’s most prominent tech giants have made a series of commitments to enhance the US’ national cyber security posture following a high-profile meeting with president Biden
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August 26, 2021
26
Aug'21
Government unveils post-Brexit data flow proposals
The government will pursue data partnerships with countries including Australia, South Korea and the US as part of a post-Brexit data regime that may also see substantial changes to the UK’s data protection law
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August 26, 2021
26
Aug'21
How 3D printing is growing one step at a time
We speak to a 3D printing firm that has expanded the reach of the technology by providing hardware and design software for customised insoles
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August 26, 2021
26
Aug'21
NHS Scotland sets out recovery plan
Plan includes ensuring digital choices are always available, scaling up online consultation app and accelerating technology adoption in the NHS
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August 26, 2021
26
Aug'21
NZ privacy lead John Edwards named new information commissioner
DCMS has named John Edwards, currently New Zealand privacy commissioner, to succeed Elizabeth Denham as UK information commissioner
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August 25, 2021
25
Aug'21
UK loses £1.3bn to fraud and cyber crime so far this year
New figures from the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau show a threefold spike in reported financial losses to fraud and cyber crime in the first six months of 2021
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August 24, 2021
24
Aug'21
Half of MS Exchange servers at risk in ProxyShell debacle
Up to 50% of MS Exchange users in the UK are exposed to three vulnerabilities that are now being actively exploited
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August 24, 2021
24
Aug'21
Over a million opt out of NHS data-sharing
Failure to communicate benefits of data-sharing proposals and privacy concerns are prompting large numbers of people to opt out of a proposed NHS Digital scheme
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August 23, 2021
23
Aug'21
It’s time to reshape NHS innovation approach, says science and technology council
Council for Science and Technology sets out how the government should harness tech for the NHS through interoperable systems, building skills and capacity and developing an evidence base to underpin effective use of tech
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August 20, 2021
20
Aug'21
Swedish IT industry braced for China’s response to Huawei 5G ban
Swedish IT and communications equipment suppliers fear economic backlash from China following Huawei ban
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August 13, 2021
13
Aug'21
Hospitals see cyber security investment as a low priority
Almost half of hospitals have experienced an IT shutdown as a result of a cyber attack in the past six months, but just over one in 10 hospital executives see cyber security investment as a high priority