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The four (non-coronavirus) public sector tech trends that will define 2021

29 December 2020

PublicTechnology editor Sam Trendall picks out the big issues that might shape the year ahead. Apart from that one.

Opening up tech jobs has never been more important
4 December 2020

With many people potentially looking for a new career, there are simple, practical ways to make...

Civil servants' relationship with technology is on uneasy ground
11 November 2020

After some high-profile tech blunders, Whitehall leaders need to ensure civil servants have the...

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Digital has enormous potential to reduce reoffending

2 November 2020

Controlled access to technology can play a major role in supporting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism, according to Aidan Shilson-Thomas of Reform

Digital government should be central to the UK's role in the post-Brexit world

9 October 2020

The nation's expertise in online services and transformation could help forge connections with other countries, according to Tanya Filer from Cambridge University and Antonio Weiss of The PSC

Policymakers must start asking difficult questions on the ethics of AI in healthcare

9 September 2020

Government needs to begin working with citizens and industry to address the risks created by the use of new technology, according to Jessica Morley and Luciano Floridi of the Oxford Internet Institute

Blended learning: how one college adapted to coronavirus and what happens next

1 September 2020

Bournemouth and Poole College was quick to roll out remote-access tools and is now planning for a future in which technology plays a bigger role, according to technical officer Keith Ball

How Bradford Council has worked to keep tourism alive with virtual visits

31 July 2020

Ahead of Yorkshire Day tomorrow – and as the city re-enters localised restrictions – we hear from the authority’s VisitBradford tourism chief Rachel Oxborough about how it has used online engagement to keep in touch with visitors and residents in recent months 

Videoconferencing can benefit the NHS and patients long after coronavirus

21 July 2020

The pandemic has provided a pressing use case for remote consultations but, according to Rowan Pritchard Jones of St Helens and Knowsley NHS trust, the technology has a lot to offer in the long term

Letter from Australia: how the government got serious on cybersecurity

10 July 2020

CyberArk, our sponsor for PublicTechnology Cyber Week, writes about how industry and government are working together to meet Australia’s cyber challenges

NHS Digital on how its Secure Boundary is protecting trusts from cyberthreats

9 July 2020

The perimeter security programme is already protecting thousands of NHS services and wants to work with more trusts, according to Rosie Underwood

How Brexit Britain could become a surveillance state

8 July 2020

The UK has tended to only introduce data-protection laws in conjunction with EU legislation and, according to Ray Walsh from ProPrivacy, the post-Brexit world may see the country prioritise authorities’ access to personal data over citizens' right to privacy

Fewer frameworks and more ministerial muscle – how government can make good on its SME agenda

2 July 2020

The results of techUK’s annual GovTech SME Survey suggest the Digital Marketplace has made a positive impact on access to the public sector tech market but, according to Henry Rex, there are barriers still to be overcome 

More must be done to realise the value of geospatial data

29 May 2020

Government’s Geospatial Commission has made some promising progress but Leigh Dodds of the ODI believes that increasing the openness of data and enhancing support for local government should be among the next steps

‘We need your data’ – how the ONS is mobilising the power of information in the fight against coronavirus

20 May 2020

As the UK enters its ninth week of lockdown, interim deputy national statistician Frankie Kay calls for organisations to bring their data together to address the nation’s challenges

Digital is needed now more than ever

12 May 2020

PublicTechnology editor Sam Trendall salutes the outstanding efforts of public sector technologists in helping to respond to coronavirus

 

Maintaining agile culture while working remotely

1 May 2020

A lack of physical proximity need not be a barrier to collaboration and an inclusive culture, according Rasmus Koefoed-Jespersen and Susheel Dodeja of BJSS

The five-point guide to passing a GDS alpha assessment

28 April 2020

Clearly understanding your MVP, managing ambiguity, and involving assessors in your project are among the top tips offered by Christina Ehlers of BJSS SPARCK

It’s all about you? Service discovery beyond organisational boundaries

27 April 2020

The discovery phase is the time to set the course for transformation. Service-design professionals need to ensure the journey is embarked upon throughout – and beyond – their organisation, believes Gordon Haywood of BJSS SPARCK

How policymakers can restore public trust in data privacy

24 April 2020

The digital and data-driven economy has had a significant impact on our privacy. Siân Brooke from the Oxford Internet Institute at the University of Oxford examines how policy professionals should respond.

The pandemic is breeding opportunists and opportunities

22 April 2020

Coronavirus could be a boon for cybercriminals, but could also be an ideal time for organisations to tune up their security, writes Henry Asson of the PublicTechnology events series

Could coronavirus be the catalyst for digital democracy and national transformation?

21 April 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic has profoundly changed how we live. Neil McEvoy of DigitalScot.net asks how the new way of life might impact what happens once the current crisis is over.

How sustainable is the world and how can we know?

8 April 2020

Fiona Dawe of the ONS explains how the organisation is using existing data and new techniques of gathering information to better understand sustainability across economic, environmental, and public health factors

Technology in the time of coronavirus

19 March 2020

PublicTechnology editor Sam Trendall on the immense importance of government digital and data professionals, at a time when a lot of things suddenly seem less important than they did just a few days ago

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