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Healthcare and NHS IT
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May 14, 2020
14
May'20
China targeting Covid-19 researchers through IT suppliers, claims US
The US CISA says it is seeing targeting and attempted network compromise of Covid-19 research centres by China
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May 13, 2020
13
May'20
Coronavirus: APAC organisations find scalability with cloud
Australia’s NSW Health and Indonesia’s HaloDoc are among a growing crop of Asia-Pacific organisations that are relying on cloud scalability to extend digital services to more users and customers
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May 12, 2020
12
May'20
Draft Covid-19 contact tracing legislation proposes formal oversight
Human Rights Committee chair Harriet Harman has outlined a proposed bill to guarantee the security and privacy of data generated by the UK’s Covid-19 contact tracing app
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May 12, 2020
12
May'20
Government launches online portal to arrange coronavirus testing kits for care homes
UK care homes are now able to digitally arrange deliveries of Covid-19 test kits through the launch of an online portal
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May 07, 2020
07
May'20
App launched to support social care workers through coronavirus
The Care Workforce tool will be rolled out to 1.5 million professionals as a hub for practical guidance and support
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May 06, 2020
06
May'20
Re-purposing data and questionable effectiveness could undermine trust in NHS contact-tracing app
Experts call for greater clarity over how contact-tracing data will be used, while discussing the limitations of the coronavirus app
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May 05, 2020
05
May'20
Coronavirus: NCSC issues urgent alert for healthcare sector
UK National Cyber Security Centre and US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency say they are seeing large-scale campaigns targeting healthcare bodies and medical research organisations
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May 04, 2020
04
May'20
Coronavirus: Using computer simulation to minimise cross-infection
The architects behind China’s largest makeshift hospital turned to computer simulation to model the airflow regulated by ventilation systems in a bid to minimise cross-infection
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May 01, 2020
01
May'20
No going back to packed workplaces after Covid-19
A recent project by IT service providers outlines how, in a post-coronavirus world, businesses like Barclays Bank will reduce their reliance on skyscrapers packed with people
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April 30, 2020
30
Apr'20
Coronavirus: UKCloud and VMware join forces to meet public sector demand for remote desktops
Public sector-focused IaaS provider UKCloud forges closer ties with VMware to meet the public sector demand for “government-grade” remote desktop technology
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April 30, 2020
30
Apr'20
UK government secures Microsoft Azure discounts for public sector
Procurement chiefs at the Crown Commercial Service have secured an addendum to a long-standing Microsoft preferential pricing deal that now includes Azure public cloud services
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April 30, 2020
30
Apr'20
GPs embrace virtual consultations to navigate Covid-19 outbreak
The majority of GPs across England are now operating with video meetings and more virtual services are being developed
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April 29, 2020
29
Apr'20
Privacy International puts Palantir in the dock for NHS data analysis work
Civil liberties campaigner questions role of US data analytics specialist in health service’s data work in battle against Covid-19
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April 29, 2020
29
Apr'20
Coronavirus: GCHQ gets access to NHS data to beef up security
Health secretary gave GCHQ emergency powers to obtain information relating to the security of its networks and IT systems at the beginning of April, it has emerged
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April 28, 2020
28
Apr'20
NHSX on track for May launch of Covid-19 contact-tracing app but challenges remain
Leading UK scientific experts assure MPs that much-anticipated application will be ready for launch in May but concede that challenges exist on achieving meaningful uptake
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April 27, 2020
27
Apr'20
GP Connect to enable patient information sharing in Covid-19 outbreak
Past and present medical details will be shared across primary care during the emergency period
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April 24, 2020
24
Apr'20
Coronavirus: Dutch Covid-19 tracking app stirs national debate
Privacy concerns raised over mobile app to help track and control the spread of coronavirus in the Netherlands
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April 24, 2020
24
Apr'20
How likely are IT service providers to offer discounts in an unprecedented global recession?
As the global economy slows, businesses are trying to cut costs, with IT services one of the first stops – but what are the chances of a happy outcome?
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April 24, 2020
24
Apr'20
Government urges parents to keep children safe during lockdown
The UK government has published more guidance for parents in an attempt to limit children's exposure to cyber bullying and disinformation during the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic
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April 21, 2020
21
Apr'20
Border Force awards £3.1m contract to Capita
The contract with the Home Office's law enforcement agency will see the implementation of 4G and satellite infrastructure
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April 20, 2020
20
Apr'20
Dutch organisations address business email compromise fraud
Public-private partnership in the Netherlands works to break the chains used by fraudsters to carry out BEC attacks
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April 20, 2020
20
Apr'20
Machine learning to help hospitals predict Covid-19 demand
The system developed by NHS Digital and the University of Cambridge will support hospitals in England in handling upcoming demand for intensive care beds and ventilators
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April 17, 2020
17
Apr'20
Government investigates perceptions about data sharing of health and social care
A project has been launched to find out about citizen understanding around data uses, and how perception may have been affected after the Covid-19 outbreak
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April 16, 2020
16
Apr'20
NHS Wales to get free security services during coronavirus pandemic
NHS Wales Informatics Services enlists Thales to help it face down security threats and let its teams focus on the Covid-19 coronavirus crisis
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April 16, 2020
16
Apr'20
Coronavirus: Cyber attacks on banks seen spiking, says Carbon Black
VMware’s Carbon Black observes a spike in cyber attacks on financial services organisations
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April 15, 2020
15
Apr'20
House of Commons reports progress on virtual Parliament
Plans to take certain proceedings online are on track but ‘bumps along the way’ are expected, according to the Speaker of the House of Commons
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April 15, 2020
15
Apr'20
Coronavirus: Nordic authorities use tech in fight against Covid-19
Nordic government organisations are working with private technology firms in the region to support their efforts to contain the coronavirus
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April 15, 2020
15
Apr'20
Tech firms, academia and charities unite to deliver 4G tablets to Covid-19 patients
The Life Lines project aims to keep critically ill patients connected when they are being cared for inside intensive care units across the UK
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April 09, 2020
09
Apr'20
NHSX partners with Facebook and Accenture for video call device trial during Covid-19 crisis
Social media firm will distribute the equipment in hospitals, care homes and other healthcare settings
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April 09, 2020
09
Apr'20
‘It's going to be a really different NHS’ – how NHS Digital is tackling the coronavirus crisis
The Covid-19 outbreak has led to huge amounts of work for NHS Digital, shifting its priorities and creating unprecedented demand for products and data, but it has also had a positive impact, says CEO Sarah Wilkinson
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April 08, 2020
08
Apr'20
Games developers join fight against coronavirus
Sector firms will deliver health messaging to UK citizens though popular games under a partnership with the government
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April 08, 2020
08
Apr'20
German diabetes institute uses graph database to connect coronavirus research
DZD, the German Federal Diabetes Research Centre, is using a Neo4j graph database to link up Covid-19 scientific research and scientists
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April 08, 2020
08
Apr'20
Coronavirus threats ramp up as more hospitals come under attack
The Covid-19 Cyber Threat Coalition finds the majority of security pros have been targeted by cyber criminals exploiting the coronavirus pandemic, and adds to warnings of increased activity targeting the health sector
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April 07, 2020
07
Apr'20
House of Commons commits to digital Parliament
Temporary arrangements will be in place to allow MPs to work remotely, with a project involving the BBC set to implement a more robust solution
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April 06, 2020
06
Apr'20
Government launches £20m tech fund to tackle coronavirus crisis
The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy announced the funding to back proposals to be reviewed by Innovate UK
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April 06, 2020
06
Apr'20
Malaysia’s telemedicine vision gets fresh boost
Tech startup DoctorOnCall has built a virtual health advisory platform for people to consult doctors amid the coronavirus outbreak, catalysing Malaysia’s telemedicine blueprint, which was conceived over two decades ago
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April 05, 2020
05
Apr'20
Interpol warns of more ransomware attacks against healthcare sector
Purple notice issued to alert police forces around the world of ransomware attacks against hospitals and other healthcare institutions
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April 03, 2020
03
Apr'20
Coronavirus: Welsh National Health Service preps Watson-powered chatbot
NHS Wales is working on a Watson-powered virtual assistant to provide information on Covid-19, with several health services worldwide also looking to Watson to provide coronavirus advice for the public and clinicians
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April 03, 2020
03
Apr'20
Speaker calls for virtual Parliament during coronavirus crisis
Pressure mounts to build on previous virtual trials in parliamentary committee hearings and enable the House of Commons to operate remotely.
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April 03, 2020
03
Apr'20
Use of NHS technology surges during Covid-19 outbreak
Digital platforms provided by the health service are attracting many more users as a result of social distancing and the need to provide services remotely
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April 02, 2020
02
Apr'20
MPs call for digital Parliament
In a letter with more than 100 co-signatories, Labour MP Chi Onwurah calls for politicians to lead by example during the coronavirus outbreak
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April 01, 2020
01
Apr'20
Coronavirus: NHSX working on contact tracing app
A contact tracing app to track the spread of infection is being developed, although specific technical details remain scarce
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March 31, 2020
31
Mar'20
Coronavirus readiness: Three technology-led steps the NHS is taking
With the risk of the Covid-19 virus spreading, NHS Digital has needed to make rapid changes to its 111 service
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March 31, 2020
31
Mar'20
Whitehall appoints civil service COO to replace John Manzoni
Former CMA chief executive Alex Chisholm also takes on the roles of COO and permanent secretary at the Cabinet Office
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March 30, 2020
30
Mar'20
Coronavirus: NHS corrals Microsoft, Palantir and Google to hone data analysis
The NHS has confirmed it is working with Microsoft, Palantir and Google to improve data analysis to make its anti-coronavirus effort more efficient and effective
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March 30, 2020
30
Mar'20
Ministry of Defence releases defence data management strategy
The report sets out how the department will improve the way it manages and uses data
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March 27, 2020
27
Mar'20
Crown Commercial Service advises on remote working tech
Public sector organisations want to understand their options to support their workforce during the Covid-19 crisis
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March 27, 2020
27
Mar'20
NHS rolls out video consultations at GPs to support lockdown
Video consultation service aims to reduce face-to-face contact to protect patients and reduce infection, as well as caring for people who are mostly staying at home
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March 25, 2020
25
Mar'20
Coronavirus: iFixit builds resource to support medical technicians
Mobile phone DIY repair site is building on the work of Frank’s Hospital Workshop to help medtechs repair ventilators
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March 24, 2020
24
Mar'20
Coronavirus: Mobilising data science
Policy-makers are calling on the global data science community to develop data models that can can help them better understand the Covid-19 transmission rate