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Excessive screen time may raise kids’ risk of heart disease and diabetes

A new study links excessive screen time in children and teens to higher risks of high blood pressure, cholesterol, and insulin resistance, especially when sleep is limited.

Why the public sector must embrace digital tech to stimulate economic development

Paul Frainer, a Director of the Institute of Economic Development and Partner Local Government at TPXimpact, explores why the public sector must embrace digital tech to stimulate economic development.

How to streamline business operations for optimal efficiency

In today's bustling world of business operations, efficiency are the heartbeat of success. To ace this, we need to look beyond for solutions.

The UK must make commitments to digital literacy and invest in digital skills

Digital skills shortages are becoming urgent. The UK’s relatively low ranking in the global skills table highlights the need for the UK to update skill sets nationally.

Mobile ecommerce apps: Benefits and development guide

Mobile ecommerce apps: 39% of US internet users made weekly mobile purchases, reflecting the growing trend of consumers using phones.

£2 billion NHS digitisation implementation delayed by a year

The NHS digitisation initiative, forecast to deliver £29.8 billion in benefits, has been moved from amber to red on the traffic-light system used by the IPA as trusts struggle to keep up.

The importance of digital skills in an increasingly digital society

Martin McFadyen, Head of Public Sector at Virgin Media O2 Business, analyses the necessity of digital skills in an increasingly tech-savvy world, especially since the pandemic ushered in new ways of working and living.

Growing green: Changing the face of UK communities with Biodiversity Net Gain

The government's new Biodiversity Net Gain policy will be a crucial first step towards helping our natural habitats to recover.

AI system successfully identifies social norm violations

A groundbreaking AI system developed by researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has demonstrated its ability to identify violations of social norms.

Improving retail customer experience with virtual reality

In the fiercely competitive retail market, businesses face escalating customer demands. To thrive, organisations must leverage virtual reality technology .

Health technology helps under pressure A&E departments

A&E departments across the UK are stretched, resulting in poor patient experiences and worse outcomes – but health technology could help streamline patient data.

Unlocking digital advantage in government: Four ways to make progress

A new report on ‘Unlocking 'Digital Advantage' in Government points to four key steps organisations can take to tackle challenging barriers to progress.

Digital transformation in the public sector: A human-centric approach is non-negotiable

Public services face financial constraints and a need to catch up with digital transformation in the public sector to match the private sector's digital...

It’s time for managed services to start delivering for users

Managed services as a means of outsourcing to reduce cost and improve the performance and support of live services, promises so much but, sadly, often fails to live up to expectations.

Broadband delivery solutions: Solving the problem of rural connectivity today

David Hennell from National Broadband explores alternative broadband delivery solutions that local, regional and central government authorities need to be aware of.

How can workflow management platforms drive digital transformation?

Marc Hoogstad, Head of Product Management at Finworks, explains how workflow management platforms can boost workforce digital dexterity, optimise organisational agility, and support businesses in implementing new ways of working to achieve desired outcomes.

Risk management: To quantify or not to quantify?

Patrick Parker, Director of CGR Ltd, explores whether a qualitative or quantitive risk assessment is optimal for risk management in your organisation.

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