Public Sector

Closing the gap: How KubeVirt, Kubernetes, and open ecosystems are reshaping virtualisation

Craig Anderson, Director at Frontier Digital Ltd, discusses the evolution of virtualisation, highlighting KubeVirt as a competitive alternative to traditional VMware solutions.

Advancing public sector efficiency with intelligent document processing

David Littler from enChoice UK explains how utilising AI-powered Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) for unstructured data can improve government operations, enhance public services, and promote effective governance and public trust.

UK launches $1 million AI fellowship to improve public services

The UK government is opening applications for a new $1 million fellowship that is expected to attract the country’s top AI engineers into public service.

Home office reveals 2030 digital strategy to transform public services

The Home Office has released its 2030 Digital Strategy, outlining how the department will continue to modernise its digital, data, and technology (DDaT) capabilities over the next five years.

Why secure cloud workforce management matters now

Harish Rao from Crown Workforce Management emphasises the importance of secure cloud workforce management for public sector organisations amid increasing cybersecurity threats and service demands, highlighting the G-Cloud 14 framework, which provides efficient access to trusted cloud solutions.

The legacy of austerity: Have financial cuts shaped the face of anti-social behaviour?

Laura Penny, ASB & Community Safety Apprenticeship Trainer at Intelligencia Training, discusses the rising prevalence and increasing complexity of anti-social behaviour (ASB). She emphasises...

What cyber lessons can the public sector learn from the recent M&S hack?

Nick Denning, CEO of Diegesis, discusses the lessons the public sector can draw from recent cyber attacks on major retailers, emphasising the importance of viewing these incidents not as isolated accidents but as actionable case studies.

Digital services potential: Why the public sector must accelerate personalised services

Beyond big-ticket spending, a crucial public sector shift is underway. In this exclusive opinion piece, Tony Mercer, former Home Office senior civil servant, explores how digital services and AI integration across the NHS and HMRC promise to revolutionise daily life by enhancing customer service, making public services as seamless as private ones.

Tech giants and UK Government launch major AI skills drive for 7.5 million workers

The UK Government has partnered with global technology giants to provide artificial intelligence training to 7.5 million workers by 2030.

New £1.2 billion tech market set to revolutionse public sector buying

The UK government is developing a new digital marketplace to transform how the government and public sector organisations buy technology, expecting to save taxpayers up to £1.2 billion annually.

Public sector procurement: How open frameworks benefit public sector buyers

The new Procurement Act 2023 introduces "open frameworks," revolutionising public sector buying. These flexible agreements, unlike traditional closed frameworks, allow new suppliers to join throughout their up to eight-year lifespan, fostering greater competition, innovation, and value for money.

The UK’s online patent search tool and how it is boosting UK innovation

A new online search tool launched in January by the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) promises to make it significantly easier for businesses, inventors,...

AI tool ‘Consult’ used for first time to analyse public responses in government consultation

Scottish Government trials new AI to speed up policy analysis and cut costs, with promising early results.

CCS achieves top rating in government Commercial Standards Assessment (CCIAF)

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) have secured themselves a "Best" rating in the latest Commercial Continuous Improvement Assessment Framework (CCIAF) review, scoring over 90% in a rigorous evaluation of commercial practices across the UK public sector.

AI at the core: Public-private collaboration to transform UK public services

Strategic partnerships between government and industry are driving AI adoption – enhancing efficiency, improving citizen services, and shaping public sector innovation, as Rob Worsley, Head of Data, Analytics and AI at Hitachi Solutions Europe explains.

New strategic priorities set out for public sector procurement

The UK Government has issued a new National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS), which came into effect on 24 February 2025 alongside the Procurement Act 2023.

Data, AI, and app innovation: Digital transformation in the public sector

ElysianIT Limited emphasises the need for digital transformation in the public sector, highlighting the significance of robust data management and AI integration to improve operations and decision-making.

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