Active health data archiving is crucial in modern healthcare, offering effective cybersecurity solutions, regulatory compliance, and the potential to unlock actionable insights. Utilising healthcare active archives allows for easy access and analysis of patient data, offering the potential for AI applications. In addition, they reduce vulnerabilities to cybersecurity threats by retiring old software and maintain regulatory compliance by ensuring data accessibility. Furthermore, they maximise legacy data’s value by providing insights for future decision-making.

Cyber incident disrupts services at Marks & Spencer – Digital Watch Observatory
A cyber incident has disrupted services at Marks & Spencer, affecting operations significantly. The Digital Watch Observatory reported that the breach led to service interruptions,