COVID-19 recasts internet as a utility for every home
Jorg Welters, Partner at Reply, explores how the telecommunications sector has grown amid the COVID-19 crisis after broadband is perceived to be essential to surviving lockdown.
What are the benefits of an Open Access full-fibre network?
Mikael Sandberg, Chairman, VX Fiber, discusses how collaboration, public/private investment and an Open Access model are the key ingredients to getting Europe connected.
Proactive security strategy for the public sector: Part two
In the second article of this two-part series, Sascha Giese, Head Geek at SolarWinds, shares the final 5 steps that public sector organisations should adopt in order to form a robust security strategy.
How mobility tracing could see the UK eased out of lockdown
Carlos Pinheiro, Principal Data Scientist, SAS, explores at mobility tracing as a more effective and safer alternative to contact tracing, one which would allow for lockdown measures to be eased more gradually.
Tackling cybersecurity issues in healthcare
Nic Sarginson, Sr. Solutions Engineer for UKI and RSA at Yubico, discusses the cybersecurity issues facing healthcare organisations and how the threat dynamics are expected to change over the coming 24 months.
COVID-19 has the potential to accelerate public sector procurement
Chris Proctor, CEO of Oneserve, discusses how this pandemic could actually accelerate public sector procurement.
How can AI ease the strain on medical professionals in the NHS?
Mark Frankish, Data Scientist, SAS UK, discusses how AI and analytics can help to streamline the workload of doctors and medical professionals in the NHS and what needs to be done to implement this technology successfully.
Turning an emergency response into a strategic benefit using pseudonymisation
Here, Rob Fotheringham, Director of Fotheringham Associates, explains how pseudonymisation can allow organisations to utilise invaluable data received through the emergency response to COVID-19, to benefit future research and analysis.
Authorities negotiating with bidders during COVID-19 must be transparent and fair
Sanny Yau, public services expert at PA Consulting, discusses why authorities negotiating with bidders during COVID-19 must ensure that technology is used correctly and supports equal treatment and transparency in procurements.
Coronavirus pandemic offers the public sector a chance to ‘reset’ its cybersecurity
Alyn Hockey, VP of Product Management at Clearswift, explores how the coronavirus pandemic means public sector organisations can press a ‘reset’ button on their cybersecurity practices, and allow them to be more secure in the future.
How much have frameworks opened up IT service procurement to SMEs?
Richard Blanford, Chief Executive of Fordway, discusses how technology procurement frameworks help organisations speed up purchasing and obtain better value services.
Let’s talk about resiliency, cybersecurity and working from home
In this insightful interview with Theresa Lanowitz, head of evangelism for AT&T Cybersecurity, we discuss the long term outlook of working from home and the need for tougher cybersecurity measures.
10 steps to proactive security for the public sector: Part 1
In the first article of a two-part series, Sascha Giese, Head Geek™, SolarWinds, shares 5 proactive security methods that public sector organisations should adopt in order to protect themselves against cybercriminals.
Fax machines must be eradicated across the public sector
Scott Wilson, director of service at eFax, explains why fax machines are still being widely used, the problems it causes and how they can be eradicated from both public and private sector organisations.
COVID-19 spearheads digital transformation in the public sector
Dnyanesh Kale, Advisory Director at 6point6, explores the possibility that COVID-19 has accelerated the pace of digital transformation in the public sector.
Are we facing an ‘AI Winter’ or is our relationship with AI evolving?
Peter van der Putten, assistant professor in AI, Leiden University, Director of decisioning at Pegasystems, explores the 'AI Winter' and our relationship with AI.
5G and the next era of network connectivity
Sarah Mills, Network Operator Sector Director, SSE Enterprise Telecoms, discusses the societal and technical benefits of 5G, rural innovation, and the capabilities this new era of network connectivity will bring to businesses.
A safer approach to creating analytical datasets
Pseudonymisation is a safer approach to prepare your data for analytics, argues Rob Fotheringham, Managing Director from Fotheringham Associates.
How to write a top web accessibility statement
Ross Linnett, Founder and CEO of Recite Me, explains how public sector bodies can write a top web accessibility statement to comply with the looming deadline imposed by the UK’s new web accessibility laws.
World Password Day: Strengthening password security
In recognition of this year's World Password Day, five cybersecurity experts have shared their advice for strengthening password security.