NHS urged to consider Microsoft alternatives following cyber-attacks
In the wake of Friday’s international cyber attacks, which caused widespread disruption across NHS organisations, a small team of developers is recommending the health service reduce its reliance on Microsoft.
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Microsoft criticises NSA’s role in the global cyber-attack
Microsoft’s Brad Smith has defended the company’s role in the unprecedented global cyber attack, and laid blame at the NSA’s door.
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Davey Winder: risks of ransomware attack were well known and avoidable
Digital Health’s cyber security columnist, Davey Winder, says Friday’s ransomware attacks could and should have been avoided, and that the NHS must still learn to systematically do the basics of cyber security well.
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Improving Services at Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust
Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust is using Skype for Business connecting clinicians, patients, care teams & health professionals.
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System C and Graphnet deepen partnership with Microsoft
UK clinical software suppliers System C and Graphnet have announced they will integrate next generation technologies from Microsoft.
Interoperability
Brexit hits IT costs for NHS
Graphnet plugs wearables into care record
A project to improve the care of patients with epilepsy has led to the launch of a Graphnet product that combines wearable technology, data analysis, and digital care records.
Interoperability
Zombie attacks: Windows XP and cyber security
It’s known as the “zombie operating system” because it refuses to die: and worse, it can come back to bite. Daloni Carlisle looks at the cyber security risk posed by Windows XP.
Cyber Security
NHSMail 2 rolled out to 200,000 NHS staff
More than 200,000 people have already been switched to NHSmail 2 and most will have barely noticed, the HSCIC says.
Infrastructure
Wales pilots GP2GP service
Wales has started piloting a GP2GP service to digitally transfer a patient’s record from one medical practice to another.
Infrastructure