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June 07, 2019
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Jun'19
Public opposes exploitation of NHS data by large tech companies
Following the US presidential visit to the UK, a YouGov survey found citizens are largely against use of patient information by international tech firms and want benefits focused on the UK
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June 07, 2019
07
Jun'19
NotPetya offers industry-wide lessons, says Maersk’s tech chief
There are several key industry-wide lessons to be learned from the NotPetya attack in 2017, according to the information chief at one of the companies most heavily impacted
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June 07, 2019
07
Jun'19
NHS England extends funding for new innovation projects
3D heart modelling and an advanced blood test to reduce heart attack diagnostic timescales are among the additional projects that will be offered to more patients
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June 07, 2019
07
Jun'19
Edtech in the Nordics offers students alternative learning journeys
Pioneering attitude to technology innovation across business and society lends itself to adoption in education across the region
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June 07, 2019
07
Jun'19
Ofcom confirms broadband USO to be introduced in March 2020
BT and Kcom will begin to provide broadband services under the government’s USO scheme from 20 March 2020
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June 06, 2019
06
Jun'19
NHS to provide funds to reward use of AI in health service
Incentives will be given from April 2020, says NHS England chief executive
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June 06, 2019
06
Jun'19
Tech sector appeals to future prime minister
Trade body TechUK has urged Conservative leadership candidates to support the national digital industry and warned about the risks of a no-deal Brexit to sector businesses
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June 06, 2019
06
Jun'19
Half of CFOs frustrated by complex accounting systems
Chief financial officers need to upgrade to easier-to-use accounting systems, but are strapped for time and lack the resources to make the right choices, according to survey
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June 06, 2019
06
Jun'19
One in five digital transformation projects fail
Concerns around the selection of the right technology and Brexit uncertainty are among the main stumbling blocks, a new survey says
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June 05, 2019
05
Jun'19
National Cyber Security Strategy mostly failing, says PAC report
The Cabinet Office is on track to deliver only one objective of the 12 outcomes initially established in the National Cyber Security Strategy, with value to taxpayers still unclear
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June 05, 2019
05
Jun'19
Uncritical use of algorithms in justice can undermine public trust and individual rights
A Law Society report has raised concerns about the use of algorithmic systems in decision making in the criminal justice system
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June 04, 2019
04
Jun'19
NHSX urged to rethink national policy to enable healthcare digitisation
Better approaches to governance and skills as well as more realistic expectations around the digital readiness of organisations are needed, according to think tank research
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June 03, 2019
03
Jun'19
NHSX chief to limit future NHS App enhancements
Matthew Gould doesn’t want the health service’s flagship mobile tool to be “all-singing and all-dancing”
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June 03, 2019
03
Jun'19
Nordics block European Commission tech tax levy to protect digital investment
The Nordic EU countries have formed a powerful voice against the European Commission’s plans on digital service tax.
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June 03, 2019
03
Jun'19
Free Wi-Fi to cover entire NHS estate in 2019
Nearly all trusts and clinical commissioning groups across England are now equipped with NHS Wi-Fi and the rest will be fully connected this year, says NHS Digital