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Definition
30 Apr 2024
XaaS (anything as a service)
XaaS is a collective term that refers to the delivery of anything as a service. Continue Reading
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Definition
30 Apr 2024
employee onboarding and offboarding
Employee onboarding involves all the steps needed to get a new employee successfully deployed and productive, while offboarding involves separating an employee from a firm. Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Apr 2024
IT Sustainability Think Tank: Calculating IT equipment capacity – the challenging path forward
CIOs and IT leaders must take action now to ensure they have an accurate overview of the carbon emissions, energy use and sustainability of their organisation's overall activities. But how should they go about this? Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2024
Digitisation sees eSIM adoption double in 2023
Analysis reveals how eSIM downloads more than doubled in 2023, increasing 109% year on year, driven by accelerating adoption within North America and strong growth in Asia and Western Europe Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2024
Walmart shutters health centers, telehealth service, citing cost burdens
Walmart will close its 51 health centers and virtual care services, citing reimbursement challenges and growing operating costs as the primary reasons for the decision. Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2024
Global majority united on multilateral regulation of AI weapons
Foreign ministers and civil society representatives say that multilateralism is key to controlling the proliferation and use of AI-powered autonomous weapons, but that a small number of powerful countries are holding back progress Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2024
Intelsat and CNH sow seeds of smart farming satellite connectivity
Firms partner to deliver field-ready connectivity in hard-to-reach locations to support precision agriculture applications, starting with deployment in Brazil Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2024
Altnets continue full-fibre deployments in UK
UK’s independent broadband supply sector shows more momentum in the north and south of England, and also in Northern Ireland, tailoring cable offerings for different needs Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2024
Barnsley Council drives social care efficiency with Copilot
Microsoft generative AI tool Copilot is being used to streamline many of the admin tasks Barnsley Council social care workers need to do Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2024
Study: Lax antitrust enforcement boosting hospital prices
A recent study finds a link between lenient antitrust enforcement and reduced competition and higher prices for hospital care. Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2024
Arcitecta offers file and object storage with huge transfer rates
Australian startup offers single namespace file and object storage with rapid access via a metadata database that puts the right data in the right place according to recent use Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2024
FTC finalizes updates to Health Breach Notification Rule
The FTC underscored the Health Breach Notification Rule's applicability to health apps and emerging technologies outside the scope of HIPAA. Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2024
AI project to help older patients understand lab test results
“LabGenie” will use generative AI to contextualize information about lab test results and provide questions patients can use to discuss their results with clinicians. Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2024
Hybrid care ups EHR-based work by 6% for primary care physicians
Days when both telehealth and in-person primary care were provided were linked to significant increases in active EHR and documentation time, new research shows. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Apr 2024
How do Medicare Advantage insurers craft population-specific health plans?
Medicare Advantage insurers should prioritize data collection and provider collaboration when establishing population-specific health plans. Continue Reading
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Feature
30 Apr 2024
Exploring the top 20 biopharma companies Q1 2024 market cap growths
Of the top 20 biopharmaceutical companies to see a profitable Q1 in 2024, Lilly leads with a 33.7% increase, with Nordisk in second, outperforming Johnson & Johnson. Continue Reading
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30 Apr 2024
The challenges of securing a UK semiconductor supply chain
We look at how UK national semiconductor strategy stacks up and what actions are needed to secure access to chips. Continue Reading
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30 Apr 2024
CIO interview: Attiq Qureshi, chief digital information officer, Manchester United
For any IT professional who is also a football fan, there can’t be many more appealing jobs than CIO of a Premier League club – we find out what it’s like to be the IT chief at Manchester United Continue Reading
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E-Zine
30 Apr 2024
What’s it like being the IT chief at Man Utd?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we speak to the chief digital information officer at Manchester United Football Club to discuss the IT that keeps a premiership team running. We also investigate how well prepared the UK is for major semiconductor supply chain disruptions. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2024
How SDOH screening can provide population-level health insights
VUMC’s ED implemented social determinants of health screening that provided deeper insights into population health initiatives. Continue Reading
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News
30 Apr 2024
Bad bot traffic in Australia grew 23% in 2023
Traffic from bad bots that perform malicious tasks accounted for 30.2% of Australia’s internet traffic in 2023 Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Apr 2024
How to maintain data center power systems
Regular maintenance of data center power systems is necessary to have properly functioning equipment and backup power options. Common failures are batteries and loose connections. Continue Reading
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Definition
30 Apr 2024
user interface (UI)
The user interface (UI) is the point of human-computer interaction and communication in a device. Continue Reading
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Definition
29 Apr 2024
digital identity
A digital identity is the body of information about an individual, organization or electronic device that exists online. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Apr 2024
SASE reality check: What should organizations expect?
Enterprises interested in SASE must grapple with challenges and misinformation about the tool. Businesses should discern SASE's true benefits before adoption. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Apr 2024
How to create a mobile device security policy, with template
A well-defined mobile device security policy should educate employees on the proper use of BYODs and set clear standards for end users and IT administrators alike. Continue Reading
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Opinion
29 Apr 2024
Ransomware payment bans need universal buy-in
In the wake of renewed calls for lawmakers to consider enacting legal bans on ransomware payments, the Computer Weekly Security Think Tank weighs in to share their thoughts on how to tackle the scourge for good. Continue Reading
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Definition
29 Apr 2024
data gravity
Data gravity is the ability of a body of data to attract applications, services and other data. Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2024
UK’s long-awaited device security law kicks in
The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act has become law across the UK, enforcing basic cyber security standards across connected products sold to the public Continue Reading
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Definition
29 Apr 2024
data set
A data set, also spelled 'dataset,' is a collection of related data that's usually organized in a standardized format. Continue Reading
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Definition
29 Apr 2024
interactive whiteboard
An interactive whiteboard, commonly known as a 'smartboard,' is an advanced display tool that operates interactively, either directly or through other devices, serving as a technological advancement over traditional whiteboards. Continue Reading
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Definition
29 Apr 2024
integrated development environment (IDE)
An integrated development environment (IDE) is a software suite that consolidates basic tools required to write and test software. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Apr 2024
6 ways to improve your reverse logistics
An efficient item returns process can help improve customer loyalty. Learn how to improve your reverse logistics strategy and foster long-term customer satisfaction. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Apr 2024
Navigating cloud patch management: Benefits, best practices
Bad actors use malicious code to exploit vulnerabilities, targeting on-demand systems and applications. Having an efficient mechanism to deploy patches in the cloud is critical. Continue Reading
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Opinion
29 Apr 2024
RSAC 2024: Real-world cybersecurity uses for GenAI
Security pros can expect a lot of buzz around GenAI at RSA 2024, where vendors and experts will share how the latest generative AI tools can enhance cybersecurity. Continue Reading
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Definition
29 Apr 2024
Marketo
Marketo is a comprehensive marketing software-as-a-service platform designed to automate and streamline marketing tasks across multiple digital channels. Continue Reading
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Definition
29 Apr 2024
fault injection testing
Fault injection testing is a software testing method that deliberately introduces errors to a system to ensure it can withstand and recover from error conditions. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Apr 2024
Process automation cuts costs, fills gaps at SIU med school
Southern Illinois University's School of Medicine points to software cost avoidance and the ability to supplement SaaS products as benefits of its process automation approach. Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2024
Nokia hails MENA successes with 5G and cloud
Nokia inks key tech deals in UAE and Qatar to upgrade connectivity and drive 5G enterprise innovation, as well as to offer cloud interconnect service layer to enhance services for hyperscalers Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2024
Case study: Seeing clearly with data at Specsavers
Helen Mannion, director of global data and business transformation at high street opticians firm Specsavers, opens up about the importance of data to the organisation Continue Reading
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Definition
29 Apr 2024
webmaster
A webmaster is someone who creates and manages the content and organization of a website, manages the computer server and technical programming aspects of a website, or does both. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Apr 2024
6 best practices for a cloud-first strategy
Adopting a cloud-first strategy requires careful consideration to ensure affordability and optimal performance. Implement a successful strategy by following best practices. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Apr 2024
Know how and when to use blockchain vs. distributed ledgers
Blockchain and distributed ledgers are similar but not quite synonymous. Learn their differences and how they are used, including together, for transactions and data storage. Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2024
Self-supervised foundation models mitigate bias in histopathology AI
Image classification models perform more accurately in white patients than in Black patients, but foundation models may help close these health equity gaps. Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2024
Circular Computing widens reach for remanufactured laptops with Total IT Global
Tie-up between firms will put sustainable options in front of more customers keen to reduce carbon emissions Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Apr 2024
Top 11 cloud security challenges and how to combat them
Before jumping feet first into the cloud, understand the new and continuing top cloud security challenges your organization is likely to face -- and how to mitigate them. Continue Reading
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Answer
29 Apr 2024
Omnicell launches XT Amplify, amending pharmacy care delivery model
The program offers several features that address ongoing challenges the company’s clients have identified in the current pharmacy care delivery model. Continue Reading
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Definition
29 Apr 2024
staging environment
A staging environment (stage) is a nearly exact replica of a production environment for software testing. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Apr 2024
The 5 components of a DataOps architecture
Reaping the benefits of DataOps requires good architecture. Use five core components to design a DataOps architecture that best fits organizational needs. Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2024
Digital Catapult welcomes new suppliers to test 5G Open RAN deployability
Advanced digital technology innovation centre that aims to drive early adoption of emerging technologies by UK businesses offers opportunity for Open RAN companies to test products in a real-world outdoor environment Continue Reading
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Blog Post
29 Apr 2024
From cradle to cradle: Why industry must embrace the circular economy
In this guest post, Lisa Wee, global head of sustainability at IT consultancy AVEVA, outlines the environmental benefits of embracing the circular economy The World Economic Forum has referred to ... Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2024
Openreach reaps benefit of invisible DNA marking with cable thefts down 30%
Despite spate of cable thefts in recent times, UK broadband provider reports crime tumbling over past 12 months after deploying forensic liquid marker that can be sprayed directly onto cables and equipment Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2024
Inside Oracle’s cloud adoption journey
Oracle CIO Jae Evans outlines the company’s approach to migrating its own infrastructure and applications to cloud and what customers can learn from its cloud journey Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2024
UK economy loses £17.6bn due to fixed connectivity outages
London fibre-based business network provider lobbies UK comms regulator to introduce automatic compensation for business networks drive competition on quality and reliability in the business connectivity market Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2024
Post Office misjudged campaigner it labelled a ‘bluffer’
Social media, a trade union and tech expertise helped former subpostmasters expose Post Office bug myth Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2024
Cradlepoint unveils 5G-optimised SASE to deliver agile enterprises
Ericsson division unveils SASE solution said to enable lean IT teams to establish zero-trust networks in as little as six minutes securing environments such as roaming vehicles, IoT devices and pop-up locations Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2024
Healthcare industry sees increased investment in generative AI, LLMs
One-fifth of all technical leaders in the healthcare and life sciences industries report over 300% growth in budgets allocated for generative AI projects. Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2024
Physician groups seek clarity on Change Healthcare breach notification requirements
In a letter to OCR, the MGMA expressed concerns about Change Healthcare breach notification obligations for the many physician practices impacted by the incident. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Apr 2024
Why Phoenix Children’s turned in-house to create and deploy RPM apps
The pediatric hospital’s home-grown apps aim to improve patient experience and clinical outcomes in a population often ignored by digital health companies. Continue Reading
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Answer
29 Apr 2024
How to address health equity in alternative payment models
Aligning strategies across all healthcare stakeholders is necessary to successfully incorporate health equity into alternative payment models. Continue Reading
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News
29 Apr 2024
Elevance Health Medicaid plan improves housing stability for NV beneficiaries
The Nevada Medicaid plan provided short-term financial assistance to beneficiaries and partnered with a community-based organization to boost housing stability. Continue Reading
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Answer
29 Apr 2024
Exploring strategies to mitigate physician burnout
Gail Gazelle, MD, discusses factors contributing to physician burnout, mental health stigma across the field, and strategies for addressing burnout. Continue Reading
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Answer
29 Apr 2024
How Mass. hospitals move forward with intention on health equity
Hospitals in Mass. are moving forward with health equity through an 1115 waiver, but the state’s Hospital Association is looking long-term. Continue Reading
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Definition
29 Apr 2024
web application development
Web application development is the creation of application programs that reside on remote servers and are delivered to the user's device over the internet. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Apr 2024
8 mobile app development challenges for the enterprise
Despite the growth of mobile application development in the enterprise, developers must still navigate unique challenges to deliver apps to mobile users. Continue Reading
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Video
26 Apr 2024
MVP vs. prototype: What's the difference?
While some people mistakenly use the terms MVP and prototype interchangeably, there are key differences between a minimum viable product and a prototype for your product. Continue Reading
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News
26 Apr 2024
Google delays third-party 'Cookiepocalypse' until 2025
Google has yet again delayed the deprecation of third-party cookies. Marketers and advertisers now have until 2025 to remediate their ad tech. Continue Reading
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News
26 Apr 2024
IBM offers storage hardware subscription program
IBM Storage Assurance offers a new subscription model centered around on-premises hardware, while FlashSystem 5300 introduces an entry-level all-flash array to the portfolio. Continue Reading
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Definition
26 Apr 2024
12-factor app
Twelve-factor app is a methodology for building distributed applications that run in the cloud and are delivered as a service. Continue Reading
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News
26 Apr 2024
Microsoft, SAP add more AI to manufacturing, supply chain
At the Hannover Messe industrial show, Microsoft debuted Fabric AI for OT and IT data, and the copilot template for factory operations; SAP unveiled AI capabilities for manufacturing. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Apr 2024
AI boosts efficiency in data management
AI can automate tasks across every aspect of the data management process, enabling data teams to focus on models, not labeling and graphing. Continue Reading
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News
26 Apr 2024
Logi analytics suite to add new GenAI, SaaS capabilities
Insightsoftware, parent company of the embedded BI specialist, unveiled a new generative AI assistant and SaaS version of Symphony to enable efficiency and cost savings. Continue Reading
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News
26 Apr 2024
Election might decide fate of FTC noncompetes ban
If the FTC's ban on noncompete agreements survives legal challenges, it might still face problems should there be an administration change following the 2024 presidential election. Continue Reading
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News
26 Apr 2024
Post Office scheme was a ‘charade’ that never intended for large compensation pay-outs
The Post Office established a scheme to compensate subpostmasters affected by tech faults, but it was just a ‘charade’, says Public Inquiry KC Continue Reading
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Definition
26 Apr 2024
cross-browser testing
Cross-browser testing, also called browser testing, is a quality assurance (QA) process that checks whether a web-based application, site or page functions as intended for end users across multiple browsers and devices. Continue Reading
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Definition
26 Apr 2024
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) is a managed container orchestration service based on the open source Kubernetes system, which is available on the Microsoft Azure public cloud. Continue Reading
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Definition
26 Apr 2024
feature-driven development (FDD)
Feature-driven development (FDD) is an Agile software development framework that organizes work around product features. Continue Reading
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Definition
26 Apr 2024
recruitment
Recruitment is the process of finding, screening, hiring and onboarding qualified job candidates. Continue Reading
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Podcast
26 Apr 2024
Open source software's tragedy of the commons
Will open source software become a tragedy of the commons? Senior news writer Beth Pariseau and Sentry's Chad Whitacre take up the question. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Apr 2024
Troubleshooting 7 common errors in AWS CloudFormation
Errors can occur when an AWS developer builds a CloudFormation template, launches a stack or rolls back an update. Prevent and address common errors by following best practices. Continue Reading
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Opinion
26 Apr 2024
Security Think Tank: Maybe let's negotiate with terrorists
In the wake of renewed calls for lawmakers to consider enacting legal bans on ransomware payments, the Computer Weekly Security Think Tank weighs in to share their thoughts on how to tackle the scourge for good. Continue Reading
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News
26 Apr 2024
Microsoft sees datacentre investments key to AI leadership
Microsoft is reportedly spending between $50 to $100m to build out AI infrastructure Continue Reading
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Opinion
26 Apr 2024
Unified storage for AI trend highlighted in Hitachi Vantara shifts
A rejuvenated Hitachi Vantara, in product and leadership direction, is one of the many major vendors tackling the issue of how to approach AI and storage. Continue Reading
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News
26 Apr 2024
European Parliament approves platform worker directive
The approval of the platform worker directive gives member states two years to incorporate its measures into their national legislation, which includes provisions on how to classify the employment of gig workers and deploy algorithmic decision-making at work Continue Reading
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News
26 Apr 2024
UnitedHealth Group’s Optum eliminates virtual care service
The beleaguered company, still reeling from the Change Healthcare cyberattack, made the surprising decision to shut down its three-year-old virtual care service. Continue Reading
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News
26 Apr 2024
Global 5G non-terrestrial networks show growth but stay in infancy
Mobile industry trade body’s latest report on satellite networks for cellular comms shows that while satellites are rapidly gaining prominence, the full extent of their potential to complement terrestrial networks, phone services and broadband is still unclear Continue Reading
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News
26 Apr 2024
AI not yet making a channel marketing impact
Lack of guidelines, concerns over data, and a failure to deliver compelling results are hindering adoption of artificial intelligence tools Continue Reading
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News
26 Apr 2024
Post Office ‘lied’ to subpostmasters when forced to meet them, says former federation representative
Post Office executives were forced to meet subpostmasters to discuss an unexplained error in their branch, then misled the branch managers over remote access Continue Reading
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News
26 Apr 2024
Kaiser notifies 13.4M individuals of data breach
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan is notifying millions of individuals that their data may have been disclosed to third parties due to the company’s use of tracking tech. Continue Reading
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News
26 Apr 2024
Alphabet earnings show drive to boost Google Cloud and AI adoption
The parent company of Google has increased artificial intelligence R&D spending and raised cloud sales commissions to boost adoption of Google Cloud Continue Reading
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News
26 Apr 2024
Stop Clopez Corp voluntarily recalls herbal dietary supplement
After an FDA analysis found that the male sexual enhancement supplements contained Nortadalafil, the company issued a voluntary recall. Continue Reading
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News
26 Apr 2024
New Jersey offers the best mental healthcare for young individuals
An analysis of 2023 data from Mental Health America gave the state the highest final score at 70.79. Continue Reading
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News
26 Apr 2024
Community Notes effectively targets medical misinformation on X
Nearly every Community Note flagging and fact-checking medical misinformation on X was accurate, but they mostly went after low-hanging fruit. Continue Reading
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News
26 Apr 2024
INDO-MIM taps 3D printing in precision manufacturing
The precision metal parts manufacturer is using HP’s Metal Jet S100 printers to produce components using metal powder for the automotive, healthcare and other industries Continue Reading
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Definition
25 Apr 2024
emergency power off (EPO) button
The emergency power off button, also called an EPO switch or EPO panel, is a safety measure for quickly disconnecting electrical power to a particular piece of equipment or facility in the event of an emergency. Continue Reading
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News
25 Apr 2024
Rubrik IPO to grow platform, reach
Rubrik goes public, becoming the first data backup vendor to do so in years. It plans to expand its security cloud software and customer base with an influx of funding. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
25 Apr 2024
Catchpoint Peak: IT Performance Summit: Live report
Directly labelling itself as the ‘Internet Resilience Company’, US-headquartered Catchpoint joined the growing band of enterprise technology companies eschewing the traditional conference circuit ... Continue Reading
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News
25 Apr 2024
Microsoft's new Phi-3-mini AI language model runs on iPhone
Microsoft researchers contend the Phi-3-mini's performance is on par with the much larger ChatGPT 3.5 model and can run on an iPhone 14 powered by an A16 Bionic chip. Continue Reading
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News
25 Apr 2024
Risk & Repeat: Change Healthcare's bad ransomware bet
This Risk & Repeat podcast discusses Change Healthcare's ransomware attack and the apparent further spread of sensitive data despite the company paying a ransom. Continue Reading
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Tip
25 Apr 2024
18 must-have HR software features and system requirements
The demands on HR software are only growing more complex. Here's what to focus on to meet your requirements in recruiting, onboarding, employee benefits, compensation and more. Continue Reading