Francisco Partners acquire part of IBM’s Watson Health business
Francisco Partners has signed an agreement with IBM to acquire their healthcare assets that are currently part of the Watson Health business.
Clinical Software
IBM reportedly looking to sell healthcare division Watson Health
IBM is reportedly trying to sell its healthcare division, Watson Health, for more than £700million following Oracles acquisition of Cerner.
Clinical Software 2
Twelve suppliers appointed to £800m digital capability for health framework
The framework aims to support public health and other care organisations improve their digital capability as well as provide digital outcomes and services.
Clinical Software 2
Special Report: Cloud
The coronavirus pandemic has meant a number of NHS trusts have had to quickly adapt to new ways of working. Jennifer Trueland investigates how Covid-19 has brought home the benefits of cloud.
Infrastructure
Welsh health board launches Covid-19 AI assistant
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has launched a Welsh and English speaking virtual agent to help answer information requests about Covid-19.
AI and Analytics
Government and IBM strike deal for public cloud access
The three-year public cloud agreement between Crown Commercial Services and IBM, will allow public sector organisations to innovate with digital solutions.
Infrastructure
Industry news in brief
This month’s industry round-up features news that Oxford VR has launched a social engagement programme aimed at reducing anxious social avoidance.
News
Tech giants make interoperability pledge for US health data
Apple, Amazon, IBM, Microsoft and Salesforce will work together to drive common standards for exchanging health information in the US.
Interoperability 5
IBM snaps up £30m cyber security contract from NHS Digital
The three-year partnership will see IBM provide a range of enhanced cyber security services to NHS Digital’s security operations centre.
Cyber Security 7
How Population Health Management will deliver a sustainable NHS ( GGI & IBM Watson Health )
If population health management is to truly become embedded across the service, there will be barriers to overcome. It will be necessary to build coalitions of the willing, across health economies – and ensure that patients are a part of it.
AI and Analytics