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US government urged to overhaul outdated technology
US government IT operations may be wasteful and dated, according to a report from the US Government Accountability Office (GAO). Government IT acquisitions face major challenges and critical action is needed to implement more effective, cost-efficient solutions, the report said. The GAO offered nine actions that must be taken to make these changes. A strengthening of oversight and management is…
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The fallout of Meta’s content moderation overhaul
Meta is eliminating its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs because of the “legal and policy landscape surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion efforts” in the US, according to a memo to employees seen by Axios. Meta will also roll back representation goals and end its “diverse slate approach” to hiring. The memo, which was written by Janelle Gale, Meta’s vice…
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UK Pledges Public Sector AI Overhaul
The U.K. government has unveiled a set of digitisation plans within the public sector to save £45 billion each year in productivity. The headline announcement is “Humphrey,” a set of AI tools to speed up policy-making activities. Most Humphrey tools summarise government data, including debates, meetings, policies, laws, and responses to consultations, so civil servants can search through it more…
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US government plans overhaul of security standards for healthcare industry
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed extensive modifications to existing standards governing how healthcare information is stored and protected in the region. Set to be published in the Federal Register on 6 January, the changes set out by the HHS would impact the ‘security rule’ of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The…
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Massive healthcare breaches prompt US cybersecurity rules overhaul
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed updates to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) to secure patients’ health data following a surge in massive healthcare data leaks. These stricter cybersecurity rules, proposed by the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and expected to be published as a final rule within 60…
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“Our goal is to transform partner success”: Cisco just announced a major overhaul of its partner program – here’s what you need to know
Cisco has announced a major overhaul to its partner program, looking to boost the value partners bring to customers by addressing their evolving needs. The new Cisco 360 Partner Program will connect partners’ success to how they meet customers’, with a focus on AI workloads, modernizing infrastructure, and bolstering cyber resilience. Cisco said it overhauled the initiative in collaboration with…
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HPE’s Aruba channel overhaul looks to “simplify” client engagement
HPE has announced plans to streamline its channel businesses into a single, unified organization in a move the firm said will improve efficiency and outcomes for partners. From November 1, the HPE Aruba Networking channel team and the HPE channel and partner ecosystem will operate as a single, combined organization within the tech giant’s Global Sales division. The streamlined framework…
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European semiconductor group urges accelerated support and policy overhaul – Computerworld
“Finally, the ‘Chips Act 2.0’ should include mechanisms for flexibility and adaptability to rapidly respond to industry shifts and geopolitical changes, ensuring that the EU’s strategy remains relevant and effective in the evolving semiconductor landscape,” Rawat added. Overcoming export restrictions A significant challenge has been the trade restrictions placed on companies like ASML regarding exports to China. The ESIA has…
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