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Government extends local fibre scheme after ‘a number of delays’
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Blackburn looks to business intelligence to support transformation
Council seeks to undertake proof-of-concept exercise to bring together data
Oxfordshire seeks £100k digital leader
Tech chief sought for district and county authorities’ partnership
How digital records are changing NHS care in Wales
e-Health records are enabling pharmacists to make informed decisions about treating patients and relieve pressure on GPs, writes Gill Hitchcock
Kingston and Sutton appoint MHCLG tech chief to lead IT shared services
London boroughs make senior appointment
Devon County Council looks to become ‘data-driven organisation’
Local authority issues contract notice for tech refresh to support better use of data
BEIS urged to sharpen up renewable energy data
Industry group claims information on solar power deployment is inaccurate
GDS signs ‘robust’ data-sharing agreements with three quarters of departments
Organisation is working through ‘some points of detail’ with four that are yet to sign
MoD agency explores ‘novel security features’ for banknotes
Government seeks input on possible new methods of protecting currency
AI Week: A bias view
The potential for technology to embed and amplify systemic biases is seen as one of the biggest inherent risks of deploying AI and automation at scale. PublicTechnology talks to experts about the key issues and how they can be addressed
Highlands businesses offered funding and support on AI and robotics
Scottish Government entity launches technology and innovation programme for firms in the region
VR headsets to help Jobcentre staff understand sight loss
DWP announces partnership with RNIB to improve its service to the blind and partially sighted
Portsmouth City Council to roll out crowdfunding platform
Local authority seeks supplier for online system
Data chiefs call for end to politicians’ early access to statistics
Ministers and officials should receive information at the same time as the public, say senior figures from the ONS and Royal Statistical Society
Local government must embrace accessible-first web design
In much the same way that mobile-first design has taken hold, public bodies must embed accessibility considerations into their design processes, believes Jack Niland of Jadu Spacecraft
Are government's major tech projects on track?
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Rotherham plans town-centre public WiFi
Local authority seeks to engage with potential commercial partners
Local councils could reap £10,000 revenue boost from 5G and full fibre, report finds
Study claims next-generation networks could spark local economic gains
Government to investigate how local authorities use PSN
Research will support ongoing efforts to drive migration away from legacy network
Greenwich offers £100k for digital leader to drive ‘ambitious programme of transformation’
London borough recruiting for senior tech leader
Government’s Local Digital Fund hands out another £750k
Six projects selected for continued backing
Bournemouth to install new WAN
Local authority seeks supplier to deliver 83 connections over 18-month period