
‘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
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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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
The relationship between the public and private sectors must be fine-tuned to counter extremist material online
Attitudes to risk and innovation displayed by entrepreneurs hungry for success and reward will help transform the public sector
NHS trusts across the country are introducing electronic patient records and safeguarding care, increasing efficiency and meeting transformation goals
A growing number of public sector organisations are now benefiting from the latest cloud content management technology
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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