Public sector

How non-profits can leverage technology during uncertain times This article is sponsored by:

As non-profit CFOs juggle staffing shortages and economic volatility, visibility is critical. Joan Benson digs into the latest findings from the Sage Intacct Non-profit Technology Trends Report - and shares her practical tips for strategic planning.

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HSE safetytech sandbox aims to tackle workplace injuries costing £8bn per year This article is sponsored by:

UK’s health and safety watchdog is aiming to de-risk construction sector via tech innovation.

UK could face more passport application chaos this year unless ‘clunky systems’ are upgraded This article is sponsored by:

Hundreds of thousands of British citizens faced delays to their passport applications as COVID-19 travel restrictions were lifted in 2022 - largely as a result of poor systems and external contractors not meeting service level agreements.

UK’s Digital Services Tax brings in more revenue than expected - but delays to an international tax agreement risk future success This article is sponsored by:

The UK’s implementation of a Digital Services Tax has proven successful so far, but concerns about the future of the OECD’s international plans pose a risk to future revenue gains.

AI regulation - to lead with a carrot or a stick? This article is sponsored by:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a general purpose technology that impacts many aspects of society. But its unpredictability and fast paced development make it difficult to regulate.

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UK sets out new approach to regulating AI that will replace ‘patchwork of legal regimes’ This article is sponsored by:

The UK is often cited as being placed third in the world for AI research and development. But with the speed at which AI tools are developing, it’s a delicate balancing act between fostering innovation and protecting society.

Could the British Government compete with US private companies creating Artificial General Intelligence? This article is sponsored by:

We don’t yet know in what ways the development of Artificial General Intelligence will impact all our lives, but there doesn’t seem to be any sort of aggressive plan in the UK to help shape the impact.

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BCP Council uses Power Apps and low-code development to digitize its services This article is sponsored by:

The UK unitary local authority has consolidated its application base and is using Power Apps to develop tools that meet specific business requirements.

Celonis targets “government mavericks” to improve public sector processes This article is sponsored by:

Celonis has secured a deal with Carahsoft to make its Execution Management System (EMS) widely available to US Federal, State and Local Governments.

UK reveals plans to become ‘international technology superpower’ (…again) This article is sponsored by:

The recently created Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has said that the new roadmap should help the UK achieve ‘tech superpower status’ by 2030.

Banks - ‘The UK can totally trust us to deliver digital IDs!’ This article is sponsored by:

A techUK roundtable on digital IDs in the banking sector – and beyond – seemed upbeat and innovative. But really, it revealed a massive cart being put before a small, mysterious horse.