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GenAI is already transforming the healthcare industry – Computerworld
Early genAI use cases have focused on improving administrative efficiency, dealing with IT gaps, and boosting clinical productivity. As capabilities grow, other uses could expand to patient engagement and quality-of-care improvements. Leaders recognize the importance of AI risk management and governance for safe implementation. Organizations that have developed their genAI capabilities are seeing success with large-scale implementations, b ut future…
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Google’s Wiz acquisition stakes its claim as the go-to hyperscaler for cloud security – now it’s up to AWS and industry vendors to react
Google’s acquisition of cloud security startup Wiz could have monumental implications for the sector, according to industry analysts, with the company raising the stakes for both key competitors and security vendors. The acquisition, announced this week as a $32 billion all-cash transaction, will see Wiz bundled within the tech giant’s cloud computing division. It’s been a long time coming, as…
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Women in tech think the industry has changed for the better, but there’s still more work to be done
Things are looking up for women in the tech industry, according to new research from AND Digital, with 84% believing the industry has changed for the better. In a poll of female tech leaders in the US, 83% said they feel they’ve succeeded as a leader while nine-in-ten said they enjoy being a leader in tech. However, it’s not all…
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Can robots work safely alongside humans? This one industry leader thinks we’re not far away
Humanoid robots and people will be able to work truly side-by-side this year, according to the CEO of one leading robotics company. In a discussion at Mobile World Congress (MWC), Peggy Johnson — who stepped in as CEO of Agility Robotics last year — shared what the company’s Digit robot was capable of doing now, and what was expected to…
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The mobile industry will be worth $11 trillion in next five years — but growth could soar higher if usage gaps are plugged
The mobile industry is predicted to be worth $11 trillion in the next five years, with six-in-ten people globally now connected via mobile services — and closing that usage gap could boost economies by an additional $3.5 trillion. That’s according to a report launched at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, held in Barcelona this week. According to the Mobile Economy…
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UK data center industry growth faces serious challenges
The UK will be a high-growth area for data centers, according to one property consultancy, but outdated energy grids could complicate growth. Research from Ceres Property noted that annual revenue from data centers is up by $6 billion since 2017, topping more than $18bn this year. The consultancy predicted the UK would continue to see significant growth — no surprise…
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Apple’s Vision Pro enters Industry 4.0 with Dassault Systèmes – Computerworld
What does it do? The idea is that virtual twins created on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform can be explored in virtual 3D space. More importantly, it enables teams to collaborate on projects, thanks to Vision Pro’s advanced cameras, sensors and tracking, which allow virtual twins to interact with the physical world around them in 3D UNIV+RSES with scientific accuracy. Imagine, for…
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I think the UK government’s attempt to strong-arm Apple into giving it an ADP backdoor is a travesty – and so does most of the industry
Earlier this month reports emerged that the UK government issued an order to Apple to give it access to users’ encrypted data, reigniting the debate around digital privacy. The issue centered around Apple’s Advanced Data Protection (ADP) tool, which is a feature that uses end-to-end encryption to ensure only users that are signed in on a trusted device can view…
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There’s a new ransomware player on the scene: the ‘BlackLock’ group has become one of the most prolific operators in the cyber crime industry – and researchers warn it’s only going to get worse for potential victims
The BlackLock ransomware group has become one of the most prolific operators in the Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) ecosystem, with experts warning it could accelerate its growth over the next year. Also known as El Dorado, BlackLock was ranked as the the seventh most active ransomware group based on the number of posts on its data leak site by…
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Cloud spending soars in financial services – but it’s not all plane sailing for another key European industry
The banking industry is ramping up cloud spending more than any other sector, according to new research, but other major sectors appear to be easing off the pedal. Analysis from IDC shows public cloud spending in Europe will hit a total of $221 billion this year and is expected to reach $373 billion by 2028 – marking a five-year compound…
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