Hospital IT departments are under increasing pressure due to rising COVID-19 cases. Lessons learned from Italy and Germany include strict patient segregation, ramping up remote working capacities, and ceasing ongoing IT projects to support frontline staff. Key measures include real-time monitoring, collaboration tools, and ramping up telemedicine capabilities. Hospital CIOs stress the need for strong leadership, communication, and cybersecurity measures during the pandemic.

Microsoft Teams To Block Screen Capture During Meetings
Microsoft will launch a “Prevent Screen Capture” feature for Teams in July 2025 to block unauthorized screenshots during meetings, addressing a key vulnerability. The feature