German software giant SAP’s S/4HANA data migration and management is a huge challenge. Organisations in the midst of transitioning to the platform lack comprehensive data strategies, find responsibilities split between departments, lack skills, can’t access data and report slow progress to use of artificial intelligence (AI) because of problems with data management. Those are the… Continue reading SAP S/4HANA data migration beset by poor and fragmented strategy
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Funding of public services in England skewed against poor areas, says IFS | Society
The government’s levelling up plans for England are being hampered by a funding system that is “not fit for purpose” and deprives the poorest areas of the financial support to match their needs, a leading thinktank has said. The Institute for Fiscal Studies said that the method for allocating money to pay for public services… Continue reading Funding of public services in England skewed against poor areas, says IFS | Society
Women with poor mental health ‘have 50% higher risk of preterm birth’ | Pregnancy
Women who struggle with their mental health have an almost 50% higher risk of preterm births, according to the biggest study of its kind. The research, published on Tuesday in the Lancet Psychiatry, examined data from more than 2m pregnancies in England and found about one in 10 women who had used mental health services… Continue reading Women with poor mental health ‘have 50% higher risk of preterm birth’ | Pregnancy
University is out of reach for poor rural students | Universities
Recent research found that one in three students starting university this year may opt to live at home (Report, 10 August). For those who live in rural communities, this isn’t an option. I grew up in rural Wales, and the nearest universities would have taken two or three hours to reach by public transport. For… Continue reading University is out of reach for poor rural students | Universities