All articles by Sophia Waterfield
Sophia Waterfield
NHS turns to AI to solve its ‘missed appointments’ problem
The health service believes an algorithm can help cut waiting times. Experts are less certain it is the solution.
EU Commission corporate device TikTok ban – will the UK follow its example?
Despite its efforts to appease the Commission, TikTok is now in political time out.
EU sets its sights on gigabit connectivity in all member states by 2030
Europe has a plan to turbocharge the deployment of superfast broadband. Not all industry stakeholders are happy.
Will the government’s latest women in STEM initiative pay off?
The STEM returners scheme will offer retraining, but won’t address the structural problems stopping women accessing tech jobs.
NHS brings in additional scrutiny for Federated Data Platform amid Palantir worries
A “critical friend” has been appointed to oversee development of the platform, which could be run by a controversial US big data company.
DWP targets more remote working with £700m transformation programme
DWP civil servants will be given the option to work more flexibly under transformation plans that could save billions.
CMA fears over Microsoft’s $69bn Activision Blizzard deal add to Big Tech antitrust woe
Competition and innovation concerns could see the regulator block the deal amid opposition from the industry’s other big players.
Yorkshire Water taps BT for 4G IoT connectivity in the Dales
The additional coverage will enable the water company to remotely monitor quality using smart sensors.
Reshuffle sees government create new Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
The Department of Science, Innovation and Technology has been announced by PM Rishi Sunak, but is it a good idea?
NHS Digital merges with NHS England – what does this mean for the health service’s IT?
For the NHS Digital merger to work successfully, wider change in the NHS approach to technology will be required, experts say.