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Wellcome Sanger cuts data centre energy use by 33%

The Wellcome Sanger Institute cut data centre power use by 33% and boosted computational output by 50% with Schneider Electric's energy solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024

Global Stories

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EduTech

AI radiology platform launched to boost NHS cancer research

The Royal Marsden NHS Trust has launched the UK's first large-scale AI radiology platform, funded by NIHR, to advance cancer diagnosis and treatment research.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025

Digital Transformation

RISA Labs raises USD $3.5m to automate cancer workflows

RISA Labs has raised USD $3.5 million to advance its AI-driven platform, aiming to cut delays in cancer care by automating prior authorisations across 100 centres.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Exclusive: How AI is transforming breast cancer detection and saving lives

Volpara Health is using AI for breast cancer detection, enhancing screening accuracy and improving outcomes for millions globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025

Hyperscale

SeqOIA adopts Scality RING to enhance genomics sequencing

SeqOIA, a key French genomics lab, adopts Scality RING to handle petabyte-scale genetic data, enhancing cancer and rare disease patient outcomes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024

Not for profit

Appsbroker CTS raises EUR €2,105 abseiling for Make-A-Wish

Two Google Cloud experts from Appsbroker CTS abseiled 27 floors in Amsterdam, raising EUR €2,105 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation at Google's Rope for Hope.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024

Unified Communications

AI app accurately detects laryngeal cancer using voice data

A revolutionary AI application uses sound data to detect laryngeal cancer with 80% accuracy, marking a breakthrough in cancer diagnosis tech.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024

Health Technologies

NetEvents 2023: Openwater's revolutionary disease approach

Dr Mary Lou Jepsen, Chairman of Openwater, reveals how the company's technology could revolutionise cancer treatment.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2023

Express Data

Vaughan Nankivell: A man who was passionate in all he did

Vaughan Nankivell is being remembered as a man who threw himself into life and was passionate about all he did.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017

Stories from Other Regions

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Cancer

Pacific Radiology opens first permanent PET-CT in Dunedin

Patients in Otago and Southland will no longer need long trips to Christchurch for scans, as Dunedin gains its first permanent PET-CT service.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month

Agricultural Technology

Canada backs genomics push with CAD $20M for 33 projects

Canada commits CAD $20m to 33 genomics projects, targeting cancer care, climate-resilient crops and commercial innovation nationwide.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026

Data Analytics

New Zealand health plan costs to surge 18% in 2026, outpacing region

New Zealand's employee health plan costs are set to surge 18% in 2026, far exceeding the Asia Pacific and global averages amid rising healthcare demands.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Ten early-career researchers win WHAM grants for women's health

Ten early-career researchers each received USD $25,000 from WHAM to study key sex-based health differences affecting women worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Samsung

Tech tops Black Friday wishlists as astrology sways shoppers

This Black Friday, 58% of Australians aim to snap up tech deals, with astrology influencing 31% of shoppers in their purchase decisions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Agenus & Noetik use AI to predict cancer therapy response

Agenus and Noetik partner to utilise AI on clinical data, aiming to predict the response of cancer patients to immunotherapy and enhance treatment precision.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025

Data Science

AI-powered app offers skin cancer checks & fast medical care

Toronto AI firm Skinopathy launches GetSkinHelp app, enabling Canadians to screen for skin cancer from home and access timely medical care.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025

Artificial Intelligence

SATA CommHealth uses AI for advanced mammogram screening

SATA CommHealth in Singapore has deployed Lunit AI to boost mammogram accuracy and reduce patient anxiety, aiming for early and precise breast cancer detection.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024