Top 5 security improvements to protect against public sector cybercrime
Sharing the experience of working with an NHS Foundation Trust, Firstserv’s Sebastian Tyc emphasises how managed services and cloud hosting are critical in the fight against public sector cybercrime.
The ‘Green Cloud’: Four strategies for a sustainable and responsible digital future
As a cloud service provider, Firstserv Ltd takes its responsibilities towards the environment seriously and is committed to reducing its carbon footprint, pursuing green hosting policies and, in turn, helping customers to be greener themselves.
Seven steps to boost IT business value and success! – Part II
David P Jacobs, director of MaxVal Consultancy’s Business Value Maximisation Research and Development Programme, continues this two-part series on increasing business value, success and return on investment (ROI) from IT and digital transformation.
Top 5 challenges when migrating to the cloud
Firstserv’s Sebastian Tyc outlines the risks of migrating to the cloud and how to best approach them.
€500 million to promote advanced materials for greener digital transition
The European Commission has revealed a strategy to push the EU to the front of advanced materials technology, crucial for the twin transition towards a greener and more digital economy.
How to enhance the cybersecurity landscape in the public sector
When it comes to cybersecurity, the public sector is renowned for being severely underfunded, leaving it limited with the resources it can depend on. To make matters worse, there is a lack of available security talent to fill an ever-growing list of positions.
Solutions for digital transformation in the NHS
Ben Riley, Director of Aventius Ltd, concludes a series of articles on digital transformation in the NHS, focussing on solutions to the challenges discussed so far.
Supporting digital independence with virtual assistants
Can technology be leveraged to obtain assistance in the digital age? Here, Mike Taylor, Senior Accessibility Analyst, Comms and Training Manager from the Digital Accessibility Centre, explores the use of virtual assistants.
Leveraging data to support widening participation past the point of entry
Technology is not a simple fix for complex societal needs, but it can enable institutions to evaluate the impact of widening participation initiatives, and can go on to support disadvantaged students once they are through the front door.
The Superbowl: A lesson in maximising marketing impact
What did the Superbowl tell us about marketing impact? In the ever-evolving landscape of marketing, understanding the dynamics of multi-platform executions and tapping into nostalgia can be the key to driving engagement and brand resonance.
Improving software security in the public sector
UK public sector organisations are facing threats and increasingly sophisticated attacks on key infrastructure and software security.
Low-band 5G broadband for better rural connectivity
Low-band 5G broadband has the potential as the next step to deliver better rural connectivity, David Hennell from National Broadband explains.
True digital levelling up is within reach for local authorities
Ian Newbury from BT Wholesale argues that the success of UK local authorities is reliant on the services they underpin, which can be improved by the digital levelling up agenda.
How local government can lay the digital groundwork for growth
Laying the digital groundwork by connecting communities is a key responsibility of local authorities, and the right foundations can attract investment and drive inclusive growth.
True digital levelling up is within reach for local authorities
Local authorities across the UK understand the success of their community and businesses is reliant on the services they underpin.
Navigating the future of public procurement
Let’s take a look at what the future holds for public procurement and how Framespan complements the Procurement Act 2023.
Digital design for the public sector: How to improve services at scale
Coca Rivas, Director of Design at dxw highlights the challenges that public sector organisations face when finding new ways to improve services.
Fortifying your law firm against the SRA’s new fining powers
As the legal sector undergoes a digital transformation, law firms grapple with cybersecurity challenges, prompting a shift towards third-party payment providers.
The Cloud Compute agreement update
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) says that there is greater choice and range in public sector cloud technology, concerning the Cloud Compute agreement update.
Placecube asks: What does your digital place look like?
Jason Fahy, Chief Executive Officer at Placecube, explains how the public sector is using its open-source, low-code, Digital Experience Platform, Digital Place, to accelerate its digital transformation.