All articles by Sophia Waterfield
Sophia Waterfield
UnitedHealth EMIS merger could spell trouble for the NHS, regulator warns
The US giant’s merger plans are being scrutinised after concerns were raised that the deal could negatively impact access to medical systems.
Infrastructure and attitudes hinder NHS digital transformation
Fears have been raised by NHS workers who want more investment in digital transformation.
UK government bans TikTok on corporate devices
The ByteDance-owned app will only be used on government devices in certain circumstances and will require security clearance.
Spring Budget 2023 introduces incentives for tech investment in the UK
Tax cuts and R&D credits will help small companies, but the overall picture is a confusing one.
Doomed to failure? CDDO struggling to implement UK government digital transformation
Government departments are struggling to boost their digital skillsets, with 37% of recruitment campaigns for tech staff failing.
No end in sight for completion of the Emergency Services Network following Motorola Solutions’ departure
The Home Office isn’t expected to find a new supplier for ESN until April 2024.
‘Worse than the last version’: Experts unimpressed with new Data Protection and Digital Information Bill
The new version of the bill could remove protections and give businesses more leeway in how they use personal information.
Germany could ban China’s Huawei and ZTE from its 5G networks
The Chinese equipment manufacturer has components in 59% of Germany’s 5G networks.
UK tech industry figures sceptical about impact of new Science and Technology Framework
The framework aims to boost UK tech, but industry insiders are sceptical about what it will achieve.
UK-India Young Professionals visa scheme could boost IT workforce
The partnership could help the UK plug its IT skills gap and create a new generation of ethical IT workers.