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NHS approves first new core IT system for GPs in 25 years to enhance patient care

NHS England has introduced Medicus Health’s cloud-based IT system, a significant milestone in GP technology.

Fax machine use highlights need for new approach to patient document management

Jason Rowles, Regional Sales Manager for PFU (EMEA) Limited discusses the opportunity facing the US as the government rolls out its fax machine ban.

World Bank blockchain pilot sows fresh narrative for Haiti’s farmers

AgriLedger, an agricultural-focused blockchain systems provider, is working on a World Bank backed pilot that offers end-to-end full traceability through their platform to enable transparency along the value chain.

Blockchain: A revolution in marketing

Blockchain technology was perceived by many as a global revolution in many areas, as well as a tool used by drug dealers and smugglers.

Smart thinking: How local councils can embrace 5G 

Local councils could become a key player in the use of these emerging technologies for the benefit of the public, but how can they make this digital shift part of their long-term forecasting, and ensure that 5G projects are a success?

UK investigates crime-fighting AI for racial discrimination

The globally unique Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation will work with the Race Disparity Unit to examine AI potentially making racially discriminative decisions in crime and justice.

New report reveals digital technology can help alleviate loneliness

A new report commissioned by Vodafone UK reveals that digital technology can help alleviate loneliness among the over 50s.

Women in FinTech: Fresh perspectives

As Rosie Silk, R&D Tax Manager at Kene Partners, explains, with the right working policies and role models, concerns about women in Fintech that should be rapidly consigned to history.

Google fined £1.29 billion for abusive online advertising practices

The European Commission has fined Google £1.29 billion for breaching EU antitrust rules, due to abusive online advertising conduct for over 10 years.

Five reasons why your digital transformation projects could be failing

Natasha Bougourd, Lead Applications Writer, TSG, highlights the five most common reasons as to why digital transformation projects fail, in this report

NHS uses AI technology to fight coronary heart disease

Dr. Connolly, Consultant Interventional Cardiology, talks exclusively to Open Access Government about the NHS use of AI technology like Heartflow in the fight against coronary heart disease.

Has artificial intelligence (AI) really lived up to the hype?

Nikolas Kairinos, CEO and Founder, Fountech discusses how far artificial intelligence (AI) has come over the years and whether it has lived up to the hype surrounding it.

Could fingerprint scanning and biometrics be the future of payment tech?

A new study has revealed that a third of Brits think fingerprint scanning and biometrics is the future of payment tech and 31% would embrace new payment technology for added security.

10 reasons to become an ethical hacker

In this article, Damon Culbert explains how ethical hackers are cybersecurity experts who go head to head with cybercriminals: read his reasons why you should become an ethical hacker.

UK Digital Secretary meets those harmed by the internet

An upcoming White Paper will outline steps government will take to ensure the UK is a safer place to be online for those harmed by the internet

Is police use of facial recognition technology legal?

Facial recognition technology, being trialled by two major police forces in Britain, should be subjected to more rigorous testing and transparency, according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Monash University.

How ticketing innovation can delight customers and improve transport performance

Simon Pont, CEO at ECR Retail Systems explains how ticketing innovation can delight customers and improve transport performance.

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