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UK Government sets up Regional Tech Booster Programme to help improve regional tech innovation

To drive economic growth beyond the capital, the UK Government has announced a new £1 million investment to support tech entrepreneurs nationwide.

Capital-intensive projects: Approaches to prevent fraud, error, waste, and abuse

Leaders managing capital-intensive projects face the constant and serious challenge of controlling fraud, error, waste, and abuse (FEWA).

Could quantum computing security solve the data sovereignty challenge?

Following the recent news that Microsoft is unable to guarantee the data sovereignty of UK policing data stored on Azure, some commentators have suggested that a quick move away from Microsoft cloud is probably the only option for government organisations keen to ensure they remain on the right side of UK law.

AI governance: Ensuring artificial intelligence is a force for good

Seizo Onoe, Director, Standardization Bureau, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), highlights the importance of AI governance, discussing the reasons behind ensuring it benefits society positively.

New AI algorithm aims to enhance brain-computer interfaces and mental health treatment

Researchers led by Maryam Shanechi at the USC Center for Neurotechnology have revealed an AI algorithm that could change the way we understand our brain activity and its applications in medical technology.

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From outdated to outstanding: Managing a shift to cloud-based payments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

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