Thom Carter

Scotland

Staff Writer at Digit (Scotland)

Articles

Will supply chain digital adoption efforts fail to deliver value?

6 days ago | digit.fyi | Thom Carter

, 09.58am The data ultimately indicates that L&D initiatives must be integrated into the technology investment process to ensure that full value is realised. According to a new prediction from Gartner, by 2028, 60% of supply chain digital adoption efforts will fail to deliver promised value due to sufficient investment in associated learning and development (L&D).
Major Tech Firms Meet For Roundtable on Modernising UK’s Justice System

1 week ago | digit.fyi | Thom Carter

, 09.48am “The UK has a world-leading and growing tech sector, and I know our tech firms have a huge role to play in delivering our Plan for Change to make streets safer,” said lord chancellor, Shabana Mahmood. Around 30 companies including Microsoft and Google are meeting for a roundtable event with members of the UK Government today to explore how new technology can help modernise the justice system.
GCSE exam results to be delivered via digital app in new pilot

1 week ago | digit.fyi | Thom Carter

, 09.37am The digital transformation of exam results and records is part of a wider government drive to overhaul how the public sector uses technology. More than 95,000 young people in Greater Manchester and the West Midlands will receive their GCSE results via a digital app this summer, ahead of the app’s future national roll out.
UK’s Deliveroo to be bought by US’ DoorDash for £2.9 billion

1 week ago | digit.fyi | Thom Carter

, 09.57am “We are now at the beginning of a transformative new chapter. DoorDash and Deliveroo are like-minded organisations with a shared strategic vision and aligned values,” said Deliveroo co-founder, Will Shu. UK online food delivery company Deliveroo has agreed to be acquired by America’s biggest food delivery app, DoorDash.
New NHS tech rollout aims to expedite cancer diagnosis

1 week ago | digit.fyi | Thom Carter

, 09.55am The announcement of Cancer 360 comes amid the UK’s Labour government saying that it’s inherited a broken NHS. The UK Government is rolling out new technology across NHS England trusts with the aim of helping millions of cancer patients receive faster diagnosis, cut treatment delays, and boost survival rates.
Scots aquaculture tech firm nets £10 million in fresh funding

1 week ago | digit.fyi | Thom Carter

, 10.02am The newly-secured capital will enable the development of cutting-edge, data-driven tools that provide actionable insights to improve both fish welfare and operational performance for farmers across the globe. Scottish aquaculture tech company Ace Aquatec has announced the successful closing of its latest investment round, where £10 million was secured.
Scientists Reprogramme Robot Vacuum, Put Forward Over 100 New Uses

2 weeks ago | digit.fyi | Thom Carter

, 09.57am With the right extensions and attachments, the researchers suggest that the robots could immediately undertake some of the proposed new tasks, such as reminding users to take their medication and schedule medical appointments. Scientists from the University of Bath have reprogrammed a robot vacuum to prove its latent potential, and proposed over 100 new ways the device can alternatively be used within the home.
79% support personal data being processed to investigate crime

2 weeks ago | digit.fyi | Thom Carter

, 10.04am The survey’s findings also demonstrate that, generally-speaking, the public aren’t aware of what powers intelligence agencies have to collect data about them. According to new research from The Alan Turing Institute’s Centre for Emerging Technology and Security (CETaS), 79% of UK adults support national security agencies collecting and processing personal data to investigate terrorism and serious crime.
NHS App Reforms Cut Waiting Times, While AI Speeds Appointments Up

2 weeks ago | digit.fyi | Thom Carter

, 09.51am “By putting the latest technology into the hands of patients so they can access services quicker, we’re freeing up more time for doctors and nurses to focus on treating people and getting waiting lists down,” said Wes Streeting.
Tech firms to face large fines for not removing knife content

2 weeks ago | digit.fyi | Thom Carter

, 10.06am The new sanctions are part of a range of measures being introduced by the government in its mission to halve knife crime in a decade. Tougher sanctions are being introduced by the UK Government to combat content online that advertises deadly, illegal knives and other weapons to young people.