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Royal NZ College partners with Tribal for new LMS system
EduTech

Royal NZ College partners with Tribal for new LMS system

The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners has partnered with Tribal Group to implement a new learner management system aimed at enhancing education efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Dry pipe fire sprinkler systems are critical to fire protection in sensitive areas such as hospitals, museums and data centres
Data centers

Dry pipe fire sprinkler systems are critical to fire protection in sensitive areas such as hospitals, museums and data centres

Updated NFPA guidance now recognises a corrosion-control system that could cut failures and costly pipe replacements in dry sprinkler networks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Orion Health partners with Franklin Hospital for digital upgrades
Digital Transformation

Orion Health partners with Franklin Hospital for digital upgrades

Orion Health partners with Franklin Hospital to enhance digital health infrastructure, launching key software systems in April 2025.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024

Global Stories

Hospitals stories

Exabeam unveils new AI SIEM tool in first post-merger release
Security Information and Event Management

Exabeam unveils new AI SIEM tool in first post-merger release

Exabeam's first quarterly product release post-merger with LogRhythm features new AI innovations, offering tailored security solutions and increased detection efficiency.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
Cyber Security experts respond to global IT outage
Supply Chain

Cyber Security experts respond to global IT outage

It comes after a major IT outage linked to a Windows security update stopped essential services around the world, causing significant disruption.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
HID launches InvoTech Cloud for uniform management revolution
Health Technologies

HID launches InvoTech Cloud for uniform management revolution

HID has launched InvoTech Cloud, a cloud-based solution designed to revolutionise uniform management in hotels and hospitals by offering real-time inventory insights.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Hospitals stories

Gold Coast Health boosts patient care with UiPath automation
Digital Transformation

Gold Coast Health boosts patient care with UiPath automation

Gold Coast Health has adopted UiPath automation to streamline patient referrals and reduce administrative tasks, enhancing care and staff efficiency in Queensland.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025
Cumberland City Council donates phones to aid domestic violence victims
Health Technologies

Cumberland City Council donates phones to aid domestic violence victims

Cumberland City Council has donated 45 refurbished phones to help domestic violence victims connect with support services and seek safety.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Hong Kong Hospital Authority cuts A&E waits with data & AI
Data Analytics

Hong Kong Hospital Authority cuts A&E waits with data & AI

Hong Kong's Hospital Authority has cut A&E wait times from 12% to 3% by using Cloudera's data and AI platform to streamline healthcare delivery.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
NCC report reveals cyber threats to UK emergency services
Ransomware

NCC report reveals cyber threats to UK emergency services

A new NCC Group report reveals a worrying 15% rise in ransomware attacks on UK emergency services, with over 5,263 incidents recorded in 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Quarter of Australian hospitals lack strong cyber measures
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Quarter of Australian hospitals lack strong cyber measures

A recent report reveals that nearly 23% of Australia's top hospitals lack basic cybersecurity measures, putting patients at risk of email fraud.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Patients Know Best secures GBP £6m for PHR expansion
Health Technologies

Patients Know Best secures GBP £6m for PHR expansion

Patients Know Best has raised GBP £6 million in funding from Growth Lending to enhance its Personal Health Record platform, supporting NHS digitalisation efforts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
CSIRO & Google join forces to secure Australian infrastructure
Data Analytics

CSIRO & Google join forces to secure Australian infrastructure

CSIRO and Google have announced a partnership to enhance the security of Australia's critical infrastructure by tackling software supply chain vulnerabilities.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
CrowdStrike security issue causes global Windows system failures
Security Operations Centres

CrowdStrike security issue causes global Windows system failures

CrowdStrike's Falcon sensor causes global Windows BSOD, hitting emergency, banking, and aviation sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 21st Jul 2024
Progress Software patch highlights security vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure
Ransomware

Progress Software patch highlights security vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure

Progress Software has addressed a critical authentication flaw in its MOVEit Transfer solution, raising concerns over security in essential infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2024
Cyber-attacks disrupt critical operations at London hospitals
Security Information and Event Management

Cyber-attacks disrupt critical operations at London hospitals

Cyber-attacks have paralysed three major London hospitals, forcing operation cancellations and highlighting vulnerabilities in healthcare cybersecurity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
ALE & Fredon form alliance to boost Australia's smart buildings
Internet of Things

ALE & Fredon form alliance to boost Australia's smart buildings

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise partners with Fredon to revolutionise Australia's smart building sector, promising streamlined operations and sustainability enhancements.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024