The past year has been quite challenging for the travel industry due to the ongoing pandemic. As countries slowly try to revive the industry, the UK government has announced its ambition to create “a border that is fit for the 21st century”. Recently, the country has laid out plans to roll out a new “permission to travel” scheme for international
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on elective care services worldwide, with treatment delays and waiting times exacerbated in many countries. As the elective care backlog surpasses the seven million mark in the United Kingdom, it is clear that a multi-pronged approach is needed to tackle long patient waiting times. Fortunately, several Focused Improvement Program (FIP) initiatives have
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for an efficient digital healthcare system. The pandemic spurred a rapid shift in the use of digital health technologies to enable remote consultations, monitor patients, and facilitate data sharing. However, there are concerns about data security and privacy that need to be addressed to ensure that the benefits of digitization are fully realized.
HashiCorp, the popular infrastructure automation software provider, has released an upgraded version of its popular service mesh platform, Consul. Consul 1.15 features several new improvements aimed at enhancing service mesh functionality, including an enhanced system for interacting with Envoy, a Consul Envoy extension tool, and a new extension system that allows operators to easily modify Consul-generated Envoy resources. Improved Envoy
As the world becomes more complex, multinational insurance and finance corporation AIA New Zealand aims to help transform the country into one of the healthiest and best-protected nations globally. Achieving such a goal entails various challenges, including building internal cohesion for IT success, encouraging diversity in tech roles, dealing with resistance to change, and embracing continual transformation. In this article,
Local and regional governments are facing unprecedented pressure to deliver services that meet the needs of their communities. This demand is requiring innovative thinking on productivity and effective demand management. Fortunately, local authorities are exploring different ways to achieve efficiency through re-engineering their current way of work and by looking at technology to help solve their challenges. Hackathons have emerged
Callaway Brands is a world-renowned company that specializes in golf equipment, apparel, and accessories, and has been a staple in the industry since 1982. In recent years, the company’s focus has shifted towards new strategic opportunities for growth and expansion through Topgolf and other lines of business. To enable this strategic shift and growth, Callaway has embarked on a digital
Delta Air Lines began its journey towards cloud migration when air travel came to a virtual halt during the pandemic. With decreasing air traffic, Delta’s IT team recognized the opportunity to utilize cloud computing and offer enhanced solutions and experiences for their passengers. However, like many other large corporations, Delta’s existing infrastructure was not conducive to a complete migration to
Artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics are revolutionizing the way consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies operate. These advanced technologies enable companies to better understand consumer needs, personalize the customer experience, optimize supply chain logistics, reduce food waste, and improve sustainability efforts. In this article, we will examine two top CPG companies and the tools they rely on to enhance their operations
The security of patient data is a paramount concern for healthcare organisations, and IT leaders are beginning to realise the significance of this issue. In recent years, numerous security breaches related to identity theft have occurred in healthcare organisations, resulting in disruption, compromised accounts, lost income, stolen data and damage to their reputation. Despite these risks, most healthcare IT leaders
Nowadays, it has become effortless for organizations to access digital technologies and customer experience platforms. The public sector can also take advantage of these advancements to seamlessly integrate online experiences into their day-to-day service operations. By doing so, public sector organizations can transform into digital-first public service organizations. In this article, we will delve into the significance of embracing digital
Digital transformation is rapidly becoming the new normal in the healthcare industry, which has necessitated a shift towards prioritizing and implementing integrated care systems. This shift was recently highlighted by an alliance between NHS England and NHS Digital, which emphasizes the importance of digital technology in making healthcare better in England and across the UK. As part of this alliance,
