A Space Technology Solutions agreement developed by Crown Commercial Service (CCS) in partnership with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) will change how the UK public sector receives space-related technologies.
Nick Denning, CEO of IT consultancy Diegesis and veteran of multiple successful digital transformation projects, outlines the strategies which organisations can take to protect against public sector cyberattacks and mitigate the effects if cyber criminals do break through.
In her new role as CEO of the Crown Commercial Service (CCS), Sam Ulyatt is determined to steer the organisation towards a more strategic and innovative future.
Millions of people across the UK are set to benefit from improved public services, thanks to the government’s new initiative to harness cutting-edge technology.
Sam Ulyatt has officially stepped into her new role as Chief Executive Officer of the Crown Commercial Service (CCS), following a competitive external recruitment process that began in January.
Lucy McCormack, Technology Commercial Lead from CCS, explains how small and medium-sized enterprises can get the most out of CCS market engagement and customer intelligence to help them bid for public sector contracts.
To enhance transparency and efficiency in public sector procurement, the UK government has issued in new regulations with the Procurement Act 2023 and the accompanying Procurement Regulations 2024.
Digital transformation in the UK public sector is urgent but complex. Legacy systems, tight budgets, and rapid technological change create significant hurdles. This piece explores how to overcome these challenges through strategic planning, strong partnerships, and a focus on citizen-centric outcomes.
The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has released its monthly framework update for July 2024, providing important information for public sector organisations to assist with procurement planning.
With a new government in place, many people in the UK will be hoping that the public sector can be elevated into the technological 21st Century when it comes to modern systems investment.
Pay by Bank is a data-driven solution that uses open banking to provide a fast, low-cost, and more secure method for account-to-account payments (A2A). Here, Tink, a market leader in this space, details how this technology can support government departments.
Tiia Sammallahti, CEO of whatimpact, discusses the company’s innovative technology solutions for the public sector to improve the efficiency of the grant application process and social value in procurement.
Grant Barnes, Threat and Vulnerability Manager at Cantium Business Solutions, explains how a shift in mindset from feeling like a victim of cyber-attacks to a proactive defender of our digital assets can help raise our educational awareness of cyber security threats.
Over the past 20 years, the public cloud has gone from an ambitious, but unproven, infrastructure newcomer to a hugely successful and influential global trend.
Here, Dr Michael Harrison, Senior Lecturer in Economics and Finance, explores the current state of the UK railway system, highlighting the different models in operation and the upcoming changes.
