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Healthcare
InterSystems announces HealthShare Personal Community, a patient engagement platform
InterSystems, a Silver Exhibitor at the recent eMedication Management Conference, recently announced HealthShare Personal Community, a patient engagement solution that provides patients with an easy-to-understand and comprehensive view of their health information. * * * SYDNEY, Aust., April 14, 2015 – InterSystems, the global leader in software for connected care, today announced HealthShare Personal Community, a…
15 Apr 2015, by Informa InsightsDefence & Security
The threat of ISIS: Is Australia doing enough?
The emergence of ISIS and the introduction of new national security and anti-terror legislation continues to place a spotlight on Australia's borders, assets and information. Dr Rohan Gunaratna, Global Threat Environment Specialist and Head of International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, warned that governments need to be prepared to tackle…
15 Apr 2015, by Informa InsightsHealthcare
The homebirth controversy: Informed consent and a child’s right
According to Homebirth Australia, the latest Australian data shows homebirth rates have increased by 56% in one year; there were 863 homebirths in 2009 and 1345 in 2010. Following this, there have been inquests around the country looking at homebirth deaths in recent years. We had the opportunity to hear from Ann Catchlove* on informed…
14 Apr 2015, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
Expert speakers ‘turnout’ for RISSB workshop in May
It is necessary to maintain a rail asset in great condition to obtain the longest life cycle possible. Yet without a sound understanding of the Turnout and the issues or areas of concern, Turnouts often do not receive early attention and can degrade quickly and lead to significant problems like derailment. Focusing on the up-skilling…
13 Apr 2015, by Informa InsightsMining & Resources
Challenges and opportunities of nickel mining in the Philippines
The Philippines have one of the world’s largest nickel reserves and last year the nickel production totalled to over 330,000 metric tonnes, and for the next few years the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines sees the country producing 25 million metric tonnes of nickel direct shipping ore annually. One such operating nickel miner is…
8 Apr 2015, by Informa InsightsEducation
The battle for betterment: Is STEM really taking over the arts?
In an age defined by technology and shaped by global competition, it’s true that we need more children and teenagers gaining an interest in STEM fields (for those who may not know, STEM subjects are science, technology, engineering, and maths). However, this idea has come under fire recently, as a well-known Washington Post columnist has…
8 Apr 2015, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics
The Track Insider: Rolling stock – what happens when it doesn’t fit?
Many of us would have been somewhat amused when we read[1] in May last year that the French railways had ordered trains which were too wide to fit within the dimensions of many of their older platforms. It seems that SNCF, the national rail operator, procured the rolling stock based on their own specifications and…
7 Apr 2015, by Informa InsightsDefence & Security | Technology
The scope for change: What went on at the 3rd Annual Police Technology Forum
The Police Technology Forum took place on the 17-18 March, and it welcomed some of the industry’s most influential players in the area of law enforcement innovation. Some of the key topics included biometrics and identity security, crime prevention and design, privacy and surveillance and more. Below is a breakdown of some of the key…
1 Apr 2015, by Informa InsightsEducation
Are changes to funding creating a higher education bubble in the UK?
The recent establishment of the Centre for Global Higher Education by the UCL Institute of Education (IOE), has demonstrated the growing need for analysis into international trends within the higher education sector. New analysis into the trends of students moving into higher education has shown that there is an increase in both the amount of UK-based…
31 Mar 2015, by Informa InsightsEnergy & Utilities
Watering down the barriers – Sydney Water’s approach to customer hardship intervention
Rising utility prices have contributed to a dramatic rise in the number of consumers struggling to meet their utility repayments. Recent reports state that consumer complaints to state Energy & Water Ombudsman are on the rise, but how are retailers navigating the complex challenges of balancing commercial objectives with regulatory requirements and social obligations? In the…
27 Mar 2015, by Informa InsightsInforma Connect Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.
