Lis Evenstad
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Where next for NHS IT?
In this week’s Computer Weekly, as NHS Digital is folded into NHS England, we consider what the merger could mean for the future of NHS IT. We find out how data science and analytics has become an increasingly important function for the John Lewis Partnership. And we examine the importance of building empathy into metaverse applications. Read the issue now. → Read More
Department for Education publishes digital strategy
The Department for Education (DfE) has launched its digital strategy, aiming to deliver “excellent outcomes” in education and care through technology. → Read More
UKtech50 2021: Bev White, CEO Harvey Nash Group
Presentation made by Bev White, CEO Harvey Nash Group, at the UKtech50 2021 event UKtech50 2021 → Read More
Sarah Wilkinson, most influential person in UK tech 2021 – winner’s speech
In this video from Computer Weekly’s annual UKtech50 event, in partnership with Spinks, Sarah Wilkinson, CEO of NHS Digital, gives her acceptance speech as the 2021 most influential person in UK tech → Read More
The most influential people in UK technology
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we reveal our annual list of the 50 most influential people in UK IT, and talk to this year’s winner, NHS Digital CEO Sarah Wilkinson, about an unprecedented year of challenges. Also, we examine the best software patching strategies and see how the pandemic has affected women in tech. Read the issue now. → Read More
UKtech50 2021: The most influential people in UK technology
Computer Weekly has announced the 11th annual UKtech50, our definitive list of the movers and shakers in UK technology – the CIOs, industry executives, public servants and business leaders driving the role of technology in the UK economy. → Read More
CCS looks to hire CDIO
Crown Commercial Service is offering nearly £150,000 for the role of chief digital information officer, who will be in charge of developing and delivering its digital and data strategy. → Read More
How Covid-19 has accelerated tech innovation in the NHS
Of all the terrible things that Covid is, what it has done is accelerate the digital journey. In this issue of Computer Weekly, we look at the track and trace app, which was redeveloped and enhanced at breakneck speed, and explore how the pandemic has accelerated the roll-out of new technology such as artificial intelligence and video conferencing tools at NHS trusts. We also present some… → Read More
MPs unconvinced NHS has learned lessons from failed IT programmes
A Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report on digital transformation in the NHS said that although it’s been six years since the government announced its plans to deliver a “paperless NHS”, a target originally set for 2018, the NHS is a long way from realising its goals. → Read More
How data has helped in the fight against coronavirus
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we talk to the Office for National Statistics about the important role data plays in the battle against Covid-19. We also look at the speedy deployment of the Scottish contact-tracing app and report on a discussion about the UK government’s delayed response to its digital identity consultation. → Read More
Amazon UK boss to help select new government CDO
Outgoing Amazon UK boss Doug Gurr is on the selection panel to assess candidates for the government chief digital officer role, which offers a salary of up to £200,000 per year. → Read More
Government must urgently prioritise digital identity, says tech sector
TechUK calls on government to make digital identity a focus of its digital strategy as the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the ‘urgent need’ for digital IDs. → Read More
HMCTS deploys video platform for remote hearings during Covid-19
Magistrates’ and crown courts will use platform to conduct remote criminal hearings during the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
Budget 2020: Full of promises, but is it enough?
Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Budget provided plenty of cash for technology and innovation, but has the government done enough to make the tech industry happy? → Read More
NHS England launches public roll-out of NHS App
The all singing and dancing NHS App is now being rolled out publicly across England following a private beta phase with more than 3,000 patients. → Read More
Defra still to test six ‘critical’ IT systems before Brexit
MPs have raised concerns around Defra’s Brexit readiness as it hasn’t yet begun testing six critical IT systems needed to replace EU systems, but the department remains confident. → Read More
Welsh NHS IT programme is ‘outdated’ and could put patients at risk, report finds
Welsh Public Accounts Committee is concerned the country’s outdated NHS IT systems are putting patients at risk, and found the culture at NHS Wales Informatics Service is the ‘antithesis of open’. → Read More
BEIS to fund five healthcare AI innovation centres
The five innovation centres will receive a total of £50m in funding to use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve diagnosis and treatment of diseases → Read More
Government is open for business, says SME Crown Representative
The government’s Crown Representative for SMEs, Emma Jones, sheds light on her three-pronged approach to increase spend with smaller businesses. → Read More
Government fails in first attempt to hire chief security officer
The government’s initial recruitment campaign for the UK’s "biggest and most important security job” has been unsuccessful, Cabinet Office admits. → Read More