Technology

UK cyber security a boost through new investments, strategies and standards

Cybersecurity remains a crucial component in the UK's security landscape. With this in mind, the UK government has launched a new wave of government initiatives aimed at strengthening national resilience, building digital skills, and supporting cyber innovation.

Mobile phone use linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk

The concerning association between regular mobile phone users and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

Wearable heart monitors increase atrial fibrillation detection

In a groundbreaking study led by the Duke Clinical Research Institute, wearable long-term continuous heart monitors have shown promise in detecting atrial fibrillation (AFib) more effectively than traditional methods.

Scientists find potential for early earthquake warnings

Researchers from the University of Alaska Fairbanks have unveiled a promising method to forecast major earthquakes months in advance.

From outdated to outstanding: Managing a shift to cloud-based payments

Cloud-based payments: A lifeline for local authorities. As councils face increasing pressure to deliver efficient, secure services, many are turning to the cloud.

Tackling public sector fraud with AI tools

Keith Williamson and Narisa Gore from Alvarez & Marsal, discuss the increasing challenges of public sector fraud and the potential of artificial intelligence tools to mitigate them.

European Union’s new AI law: What programmers need to know

On August 1st, the European Union’s landmark legislation, the AI Act, came into effect, ushering in a new era of regulation aimed at governing...

Revolutionary brain-computer interface gives voice to ALS patients

Scientists at UC Davis Health have unveiled a cutting-edge brain-computer interface (BCI) that translates brain signals into speech with an astounding 97% accuracy.

How geospatial tech transforms government strategy

Forbes McKenzie, CEO of McKenzie Intelligence Services Ltd, maps out the political future in terms of how geospatial tech transforms government strategy From the ongoing...

3 lessons learned from the Change Healthcare ransomware attack

As the fallout from Change Healthcare’s recent ransomware attack continues, Claud Bilbao, Cowbell’s RVP, Underwriting & Distribution UK, discusses the valuable lessons businesses and regulatory bodies can take from the incident.

Scientists 3D print functional human blood vessels

Scientists at Harvard's Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering have made significant strides towards creating lab-grown human organs with functioning blood vessel networks.

NHS software provider faces £6M fine after cyber attack exposes thousands of medical records

The NHS software provider Advanced Computer Software Group is facing a substantial fine of £6 million following a cyber attack in August 2022.

Exploring the service system engineering and SEBoK

In today's world of technology and innovation, ensuring the success of product, service, and enterprise systems demands a structured approach.

AI training with synthetic data

Generative AI models like OpenAI's GPT-4 and Stability AI's Stable Diffusion have become incredibly adept at creating text, code, images, and videos.

EU AI Act: Regulation to shape the future of Artificial Intelligence

The European Union (EU) has implemented the EU AI Act, set to be the world’s first comprehensive regulation governing artificial intelligence (AI) systems based on their inherent risks.

5G technology could be the saviour of struggling public buildings and boost green goals

Cash-strapped councils and their local facilities across the UK could see a much-needed financial boost thanks to innovative 5G technology.

The threat within: Mitigating modern insider threats effectively

When it comes to cybersecurity, we often focus our attention on how to protect an organisation from external threats. However, discounting insider threats can be a costly mistake, both financially and reputationally.

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