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OAG 049 – January 2026

“Women’s rights are disability rights, and disability rights are women’s rights”

Lorna Rothery interviewed Ms Pirkko Mahlmäki, Chair of the Women’s Committee at the European Disability Forum, about the intersecting inequalities, stigma, and discrimination faced by women and girls with disabilities in the EU, and the measures needed across sectors to effectively tackle this.

Agentic automation: A critical enabler for solving the NHS productivity challenge

As the NHS grapples with unprecedented demand, workforce pressures and growing elective backlogs, agentic automation is emerging as the key practical lever of choice.

The connectivity problem hiding in smart bins and heart monitors

Dominic Norton from Spitfire Network Services highlights the connectivity problem hiding in smart bins and heart monitors.

Sony UK technology centre to manufacture Afon Technology’s revolutionary diabetes management device

Afon Technology, a medtech company in Wales, aims to transform diabetes management with its non-invasive glucose monitoring device, GlucowearTM. The company recently partnered with Sony UK Technology Centre for manufacturing, a key step towards bringing the device to market.

Beyond the scribe: Building the AI partner healthcare can trust

Redefining clinical documentation through trusted, compliant, and connected AI that partners with clinicians, not replaces them.

Digital pathology in the cloud: Driving interoperability, AI integration, and future-ready diagnosis

Philips Healthcare tells us about the advantages of adopting cloud technology in digital pathology, emphasizing its role in enhancing interoperability, AI integration, and diagnostic efficiency.

Building blocks for policy change: Upholding the rights of all children affected by parental imprisonment

The article explores the challenges faced by the estimated 2.1 million children in Europe affected by parental imprisonment, emphasizing the need to shift from framing children as potential risks to recognizing their rights and dignity.

Research for AI policy design

The Joint Research Centre Director of Digital Transformation and Data, shares how the European Commission is working on artificial intelligence to inform policies that affect us all.

TMVs to manage water temperature and prevent legionella growth

Claire Jackson from HC Legionella Ltd examines the role of TMVs in managing water temperature and the challenges they pose in preventing Legionella growth within NHS buildings.

What can the public sector learn from entrepreneurs and SMEs about cyber security?

Nick Denning, Managing Director of Policy Monitor (and subsidiary Diegesis), considers the lessons that public sector operations can learn from entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) about implementing cyber security and responding effectively when attacks occur.

From promise to practice: Inclusive digital transformation for the NHS 10 year plan

The NHS’s 10-Year Plan aims to transform healthcare by prioritising prevention, personalisation, and integration. This approach, argues John Clarke, must accommodate those who are digitally excluded while utilising technology to empower staff and improve patient outcomes.

Closing the loop: Wastewater nutrient recovery as a pillar of sustainable water management

Everest Group experts guide us through wastewater nutrient recovery as a pillar of sustainable water management.

EU agriculture and rural development policy

Open Access Government underscores the Common Agricultural Policy as a key example of European Union agriculture and rural development policy.

Reinventing the future of STEM for tomorrow’s jobs

Dr Kellie Vincent, Executive Dean of the School of Business, Management and Commerce at Ravensbourne University in London, discusses the importance of collaboration in reinventing the future of STEM for future job opportunities.

Shaping Europe’s digital present and future

Open Access Government offers an update on the EU’s policy priorities for shaping Europe’s digital landscape and future.

Automation is the key to unlocking a decade of NHS productivity

Automation offers the NHS a proven, scalable route to higher productivity, better value and more time for patient care, explain Jo Bowers, Associate Director and James Davies, Head of Digital Productivity at Transformation Partners in Health and Care (TPHC).

Unifying network performance and cybersecurity with Secure Nexus

Raymond Setchfield explains how Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) serves as a foundation for secure digital transformation, enhancing both security and operational efficiency for organisations adapting to the modern digital landscape.

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