IT Systems and Data Protection

New digital workplace framework launched with £75m potential savings

12.08.20: A new procurement framework developed by NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has been launched to assist public sector organisations to purchase cost-effective IT solutions, potentially saving an estimated £75m. The Digital Workpla...

UK Government launch innovative new digital access pilot scheme

10.08.20: The UK Government has launched the Document Checking Service, an innovative scheme designed to give people easier and safer access to digital services which require identity checks, such as online mortgage applications, financial services and re...

Temporary 'Nightingale Courts' to open from next week

03.08.20: The Lord Chancellor, Robert Buckland QC MP has announced that the temporary ‘Nightingale Courts’ will begin hearing cases from next week, following the unveiling of the 10 sites on July 19. The Nightingale Court will provide mor...

Automating back-office processes for local authorities

29.07.20: Words provided by Cantium Business Solutions, editorially reviewed by Public Sector Executive    Who can automate back-office processes for our local authority? #CantiumCan Cantium Business Solutions is a Crown Comm...

How can data help the public sector? - National Innovation Centre for Data

16.07.20: On this week’s episode of Public Sector Voices, Emily is joined by the Director of National Innovation Centre for Data, Steve Caughey, to highlight the potential of using data to it’s full potential within the public sector and beyon...

Government proposals to boost cyber security of smart products

16.07.20: The Government has published proposals today (July 16) for a new law outlining security requirements for smart devices, which could protect millions of users from cyber criminals. Drawn up by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and S...

£705m investment into infrastructure, jobs and tech at GB-EU border

13.07.20: The UK Government announced a £705m investment package yesterday (July 12) to fund infrastructure, jobs and technology at the GB-EU border. Included in the package is up to £470m to build the port and inland infrastructure to su...

Ep. 21 - Isle of Wight fighting Covid-19 with the digital edge - Dave Stewart

10.07.20: This week, Leader of Isle of Wight Council, Dave Stewart, Joined host Emily Rodgers on the Public Sector Voices podcast. The Island has received national attention throughout the coronavirus crisis for piloting the Government’s controversi...

Digital Innovation fund open to transform Britain's supply chains

06.07.20: UK Research and Innovation has announced the opening of a multi-million pound funding pot today (July 6) to help tech and manufacturing businesses to transform supply chains. Businesses can now apply for funding for projects of up to £...

BLOG: Guildford Council through the advent of virtual meetings

17.06.20: As if leading and supporting their communities through a life-changing global pandemic wasn’t enough of a challenge, councils have also had to simultaneously respond, adapt and overcome the democratic challenges presented by social distanc...

2,500 applications open for world's first AI and data science courses

11.06.20: The Government has opened applications for the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) and data science conversion courses. The Digital Secretary Oliver Dowden announced yesterday (June 10), that 2,500 graduates can apply for a pla...

CASE STUDY: Birmingham City Council tackle online meetings

09.06.20: Emma Williamson – Head of Scrutiny Services at Birmingham City Council Birmingham City Council held an online Extraordinary Meeting of the Full Council, with 80 members, on 28th April. The Council have now held 15 meetings via Microso...

Council uses GOSS Bookings amid easing of lockdown measures

09.06.20: Content provided by Goss Interactive, editorially reviewed by Public Sector Executive Clackmannanshire Council make innovative use of GOSS Bookings in the wake of the easing of lockdown measures. With the COVID-19 lockdown re...

Protecting the public sector from cybercrime

08.06.20: Cybercrime, including ransomware, is widespread and creating significant data protection and recovery challenges for many Public Sector organisations, but how do you ensure a breach doesn't bring your organisation down? Public Sector Execut...

Coronavirus dashboards help Council to support vulnerable citizens

02.06.20: Content provided by Goss Interactive, editorially reviewed by Public Sector Executive.   New coronavirus dashboards help Gateshead Council keep track of vulnerable citizens' support requests during pandemic Gateshea...