American IT System Choice for Vaud Hospitals Sparks Criticism: What You Need to Know

The Swiss canton of Vaud has committed 207 million Swiss francs to implement Epic Systems’ electronic health record software across its university hospital and 11 affiliated medical facilities, a decision that has drawn criticism over potential cost overruns and concerns about reliance on American technology amid shifting geopolitical dynamics. The investment, announced in late 2025 … Read more

RUAG Launches 100% Swiss-Made AI for National Defense: A Breakthrough in Sovereign Technology

Swiss defense technology firm RUAG is advancing its efforts to develop a fully sovereign artificial intelligence system tailored for military applications, according to recent reports from Swiss public broadcaster RTS. The initiative, centered on an internally developed conversational AI tool named LLARA, reflects growing concerns over data security and technological independence in national defense strategies. … Read more