‘I want digital to transform our services’
London’s first chief digital officer Theo Blackwell tells the Public Sector Show he aims to make the capital the world’s leading smart city
Public Sector Technology 2017
As technology continues to outpace governments, legislators face unprecedented challenges involving big data, cybercrime and threats to democracy. The Public Sector Technology special report, published in The Times, features insights into how digital technology will transform our services from social care to border control. With an approach akin to “picking your battles”, governments worldwide are holding social media giants to account on the treatment of extremist material while, in the UK, the ailing NHS is receiving a new lease of life thanks to digital innovation and artificial intelligence. In addition, you’ll find an infographic on e-government development, as well as expert opinion on blockchain and the potential of cryptocurrencies to go mainstream
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Tech giants are called to account on extremist material
The relationship between the public and private sectors must be fine-tuned to counter extremist material online
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The public sector needs startup disruption
Attitudes to risk and innovation displayed by entrepreneurs hungry for success and reward will help transform the public sector
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NHS trusts achieving affordable service transformation with technology
NHS trusts across the country are introducing electronic patient records and safeguarding care, increasing efficiency and meeting transformation goals
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Public sector of the future: embracing the cloud
A growing number of public sector organisations are now benefiting from the latest cloud content management technology
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Lock down confidential information
To defend against malicious insiders, organisations must address the threat and not the individual, says Vikki Archer, head of public sector, UK and Ireland, for CyberArk
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Emergency services keep service high in the cloud
Mike Isherwood, managing director at APD Communications, reveals how new cloud-based innovation from the company is enabling the emergency services to deliver high standards of public care and support in the face of significant budget restraints
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Future of Fintech 2020
What does 2021 hold for fintech? Our Future of Fintech special report, published in The Sunday Times, explores topics on eco-conscious startups, diversity in the industry, helping small businesses, financial literacy and more. The featured infographic looks at SME opportunities for fintech in the changing business landscape.
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Future of Infrastructure 2020
From net-zero to small ports, our Future of Infrastructure special report, published in The Times, explores why reaching net-zero will require a major infrastructure overhaul, demand for electric vehicles, the infrastructure talent pool, and more. The featured infographic looks at which sectors and countries are in need of the most investment to keep pace with the demands of the future
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Legal Innovation 2020
From virtual hearings to legal advice on social media, our Legal Innovation special report, published in The Times, covers how the legal sector is transforming and adapting including legal technology, ‘uberisation’, and more. The featured infographic examines the lack of representation in law firms and why it isn’t only bad for business but also society overall.
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IoT for Business 2020
Our IoT for Business special report, published in The Times, examines what the future holds for IoT, how it can help save water, tech adoption, and more. The featured infographic looks at how different industries are implementing IoT across their organisations.