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Digital veteran card launched for faster and easier access to support

From 17 October 2025, UK veterans can now apply for and download a digital version of the HM Armed Forces Veteran Card directly to their smartphones.

Strengthening cyber resilience through global collaboration

At the Singapore International Cyber Week, Dr Richard Horne, the CEO of the UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), spoke about the need for global collaboration to tackle the growing gap between escalating cyber threats and our defence capabilities.

The Global Government Technology Centre accelerates digital revolution

A digital revolution: The Global Government Technology Centre (GGTC) in Berlin is a new hub for innovation and collaboration, dedicated to accelerating the digital transformation of public services.

AI governance: Ensuring artificial intelligence is a force for good

Seizo Onoe, Director, Standardization Bureau, International Telecommunication Union (ITU), highlights the importance of AI governance, discussing the reasons behind ensuring it benefits society positively.

2024 and beyond: Embracing shared services in Government operations

The UK government is on a mission to reinvent itself. In a bold move, it's ditching outdated systems for a digital overhaul. By uniting departments under five powerful programs, the government aims to streamline operations, cut costs, and deliver better services to citizens.

How companies are reforming governance with technology

The rapid evolution of technology is transforming and reforming governance, creating both opportunities and challenges. Governments must navigate the complexities of balancing innovation with ethical considerations and regulatory frameworks.

GDS leads a global conversation on digital government

The Government Digital Service (GDS) is undergoing a critical review of its operations. Since its inception in 2011, the digital landscape has dramatically evolved, prompting GDS to question its existing approaches and identify areas for improvement.

Digitalisation framework to enhance services and community engagement

To modernise local governance and empower communities through technology, the Local Government Association (LGA) has launched a digitalisation framework.

Changing gear on digital spending could boost local authority resilience

It’s a challenging time for local authorities (LAs), as a never-ending list of priorities and an increased demand to drive savings on squeezed budgets continue to strain resources. What effects does digital spending have on LA resilience?

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.

How mobile messaging could unlock local government efficiency

Tom Rahder, from business communications provider, Esendex, discusses how using mobile messaging can improve a local authority’s productivity and efficiency as pressures on finances and services continue to rise.

Transforming local governance: Granicus’ journey as architects of digital evolution

In this Q&A, Asim Ali – VP of UK Sales and Jonathan Bradley – Head of Business and Practice at Granicus, a key player for over two decades, explain how they have pioneered the evolution of councils into digital service providers. Uniting citizens and government seamlessly.

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.

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.

Data governance and government: The need for effective and protective data management

Marc Hoogstad, Head of Product Management at Finworks, tells us about the key challenges and best practices that governments must consider when establishing their data governance framework.

Government Digital and Data: Attracting tech talent to Civil Service

Through digital innovation and AI, top tech talent is to drive the creation of essential and accessible public services for everyone in the UK thanks to the new brand: Government Digital and Data.

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