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UK healthcare sector exposed to mounting ransomware risks
Ransomware

UK healthcare sector exposed to mounting ransomware risks

A report by Trustwave reveals that the UK healthcare sector ranks third globally for ransomware attacks, highlighting alarming cybersecurity vulnerabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
AI diagnostics reshaping healthcare through accuracy & speed
Health Technologies

AI diagnostics reshaping healthcare through accuracy & speed

AI diagnostics is transforming healthcare by enhancing accuracy, speeding up disease detection, and reducing errors across lab tests, imaging, and genomics.

By Kevin Cramer • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
Labour unveils plan for 40,000 extra weekly NHS appointments
Health Technologies

Labour unveils plan for 40,000 extra weekly NHS appointments

Labour unveils a plan to deliver 40,000 extra NHS appointments weekly, focusing on health technologies and efficiency to tackle fiscal challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
The IN Group acquires BioTalent to bolster life sciences recruitment
Data Science

The IN Group acquires BioTalent to bolster life sciences recruitment

Global recruiter The IN Group acquires BioTalent, reinforcing its life sciences division while spotlighting AI and data research.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2023

Global Stories

Medical stories

Elsevier unveils Embase AI to transform biomedical data research
EduTech

Elsevier unveils Embase AI to transform biomedical data research

Elsevier launches Embase AI, a tool that halves biomedical data review time with natural language queries and transparent, up-to-date research summaries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
AI radiology platform launched to boost NHS cancer research
EduTech

AI radiology platform launched to boost NHS cancer research

The Royal Marsden NHS Trust has launched the UK's first large-scale AI radiology platform, funded by NIHR, to advance cancer diagnosis and treatment research.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Altera unveils Agilex 3 FPGAs & new development kits
Semiconductors

Altera unveils Agilex 3 FPGAs & new development kits

Altera has launched its Agilex 3 FPGAs and new development kits, aiming to enhance performance for demanding applications across various sectors.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
AI advances spark both optimism & apprehension worldwide
Marketing Technologies

AI advances spark both optimism & apprehension worldwide

Advances in AI spark both optimism and worry, with experts debating its impact on marketing, democracy, and human existence.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
OMNIVISION unveils breakthrough chip for next-gen smart glasses
Wearables

OMNIVISION unveils breakthrough chip for next-gen smart glasses

At CES 2024, OMNIVISION announced the launch of OP03050, a single-chip LCOS panel for AR/XR/MR smart glasses, enriching video conferencing and streaming with high-resolution visuals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
Everspin Technologies expands top-performing persistent memory product range
Gaming

Everspin Technologies expands top-performing persistent memory product range

Everspin Technologies is set to expand their top-tier, high-density STT-MRAM product range, the EMxxLX, optimised for several electronic system sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2023
Lightware introduces new USB-C extender Active Optical Cables
EduTech

Lightware introduces new USB-C extender Active Optical Cables

Lightware Visual Engineering reveals two new USB-C extender Active Optical Cables, promising enhanced AV flexibility.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Medical stories

AI Experience Center opens in Jayapura to boost education, health
EduTech

AI Experience Center opens in Jayapura to boost education, health

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison launches an AI Experience Center in Jayapura to boost education and healthcare access in Eastern Indonesia's Papua Province.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Hong Kong Hospital Authority cuts A&E waits with data & AI
Data Analytics

Hong Kong Hospital Authority cuts A&E waits with data & AI

Hong Kong's Hospital Authority has cut A&E wait times from 12% to 3% by using Cloudera's data and AI platform to streamline healthcare delivery.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
AI-powered app offers skin cancer checks & fast medical care
Data Science

AI-powered app offers skin cancer checks & fast medical care

Toronto AI firm Skinopathy launches GetSkinHelp app, enabling Canadians to screen for skin cancer from home and access timely medical care.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
AI tech aims to reduce New Zealand's healthcare waits
Artificial Intelligence

AI tech aims to reduce New Zealand's healthcare waits

New Zealand's healthcare sector welcomes AI innovation from Medow Health, aiming to cut lengthy specialist wait times and enhance patient care.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
AI adoption in healthcare rises to 35% in 2024, says AMA
EduTech

AI adoption in healthcare rises to 35% in 2024, says AMA

New research from the American Medical Association reveals a rise in AI adoption among healthcare professionals, now at 35% in 2024, up from 30% last year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Zi.Care & InterSystems announce boost to digital healthcare in Indonesia
Health Technologies

Zi.Care & InterSystems announce boost to digital healthcare in Indonesia

Zi.Care, a leading provider of EMR systems in Indonesia, has partnered with InterSystems to strengthen its business growth and expand its services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 21st Oct 2023