Opinion

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Education and skills Opinion

Why civil service buildings are setting new industry standards for tech

Kean Jones May 31, 2024 128 Comments

In this piece for PublicTechnology, Government Property Agency chief technology officer Kean Jones outlines why creating a modern digital workplace is crucial in enabling government to attract the best talent […]...

5 Minutes

Business and industry Highlights Opinion

Regulators must act now to get a grip on the relationship between cloud and AI

Nicky Stewart April 8, 2024 126 Comments

Without urgent action from the CMA and others, the systemic competition challenges of the cloud landscape will be replicated elsewhere, according to former Cabinet Office and UKCloud executive Nicky Stewart […]...

4 Minutes

Education and skills Highlights Opinion

Do you have the right skills? Are you underestimating the work required? NAO’s guide to the digital questions senior leaders should ask

Yvonne Gallagher March 20, 2024 10 Comments

In this piece for PublicTechnology, Yvonne Gallagher, director of the National Audit Office’s Digital Insights team, discusses the NAO’s new advice for senior leaders wishing to oversee successful tech transformation […]...

4 Minutes

Business and industry Highlights Opinion

‘A complete lack of control’ – how Horizon highlights the public sector’s over-reliance on outsourcers

Romy Hughes January 31, 2024 69 Comments

Recent focus on the Post Office scandal has shone light on equally long-standing problems inherent in the role of suppliers in supporting public services, according to Romy Hughes of Brightman […]...

8 Minutes

Government and politics Highlights Opinion

The top public sector tech trends to look out for in 2024

Sam Trendall December 27, 2023 200 Comments

As 2024 begins – and in time-honoured fashion – PublicTechnology editor Sam Trendall picks five themes that will play a big role in the months ahead. Spoiler alert: AI may […]...

5 Minutes

Government and politics Opinion

General election: Manifestos must take account of digital deliverability

Sam Trendall December 13, 2023 40 Comments

As a new government looms closer – and technology so embedded in public services – parties should test the tech ramifications of their proposals, according to former Cabinet Office official […]...

5 Minutes

Education and skills Highlights Opinion

To tackle the cyber recruitment crisis we must challenge stereotypes

Christine Abdalla Mikhaeil and Jennifer Ziegelmayer November 16, 2023 124 Comments

Organisations facing a significant and growing need for cyber expertise must reconsider hiring processes and seek out a more diverse talent pool, according to professors from IÉSEG School of Management […]...

7 Minutes

Government and politics Highlights Opinion

Artificial intelligence is part of the next chapter in Estonia’s digital story

Tiit Riisalo October 18, 2023 93 Comments

Having long been renowned for digitisation in public life, the Estonian government remains committed to innovation and new technology, economic affairs minister Tiit Rissalo explains in this piece for PublicTechnology […]...

2 Minutes

Cyber Security Week Opinion

Welcome to PublicTechnology Cyber Security Week

Sam Trendall October 13, 2023 179 Comments

Welcome to PublicTechnology Cyber Security Week. Over the next five days, we will publish a range of features, interviews and analysis examining the biggest cyber challenges facing public bodies and […]...

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Cyber Security Week Defence and Security Opinion

Cyber Security Week: Do we need a Department for Cyber?

Sam Trendall October 13, 2023 109 Comments

Some senior figures have argued cybersecurity should have a dedicated cabinet minister, while others claim that a cross-cutting issue ought not be siloed. PublicTechnology editor Sam Trendall examines the issue. […]...

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Opinion

Why civil service buildings are setting new industry standards for tech

Regulators must act now to get a grip on the relationship between cloud and AI

Do you have the right skills? Are you underestimating the work required? NAO’s guide to the digital questions senior leaders should ask

‘A complete lack of control’ – how Horizon highlights the public sector’s over-reliance on outsourcers

The top public sector tech trends to look out for in 2024

General election: Manifestos must take account of digital deliverability

To tackle the cyber recruitment crisis we must challenge stereotypes

Artificial intelligence is part of the next chapter in Estonia’s digital story

Welcome to PublicTechnology Cyber Security Week

Cyber Security Week: Do we need a Department for Cyber?

Waste not: How civil servants are rethinking productivity

Lessons from the frontline: What NHS cancer pilots reveal about the future of care

Interoperability in NHS cancer care: Fixing the digital disconnect

The school meal debate: A digital opportunity hiding in plain sight

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