East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust launches virtual assistant with IBM
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust is today launching a new intelligent virtual assistant with IBM to support its human resources team.
AI and Analytics

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.
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