How data is shaping our health
The problems facing healthcare in the UK are the same for many countries across the world – an ageing population, the increase in chronic disease and a rise in cancer cases whilst at the same time...
View ArticleHow technology and digital skills can help the disadvantaged
We already know that technology has the power to help the less advantaged; this is not new. Research has shown that learning basic online skills, and having access to government services online, brings...
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The Power of the App Economy
In the 6 years since they first started appearing, our phones (and our lives) have been taken over by apps. From toothbrushes to aircraft engines, brands are looking to connect their products to the...
View ArticleThe future of urban mobility
London’s population has just reached 8.6 million people – equalling the last peak in 1939. This means increased demand on the capital’s transport system. London already hosts more than 26 million...
View ArticleFighting crime with mobile technology
As criminals use technology in ever more sophisticated ways and crime-fighting resources are increasingly stretched, police forces and their frontline officers are turning to modern technology to...
View ArticleHow mobile technology is helping to transform community healthcare
For many people, the National Health Service (NHS) is the pride of Britain, an emblem of care and equality that we proudly present to the world. It is a fundamental part of UK society and because of...
View ArticleTaking care in a digital world
Social care providers in the UK are facing a perfect storm of challenges, with an increased level of workload combined with some major budget cuts. This has placed huge pressure on their services and...
View ArticleProviding better community care through digital
As this report has shown, citizens are demanding greater digital access to Government, in line with the connectivity that is everywhere, and plays an increasingly important role in their daily lives....
View ArticleDigital skills are a right for all
More of us, using more devices, are exploiting digital to make meaningful connections with our social networks, to create our own business opportunities and to facilitate our engagement with...
View ArticleSocial media & digital tech in the 2015 General Election
How Tata Consultancy Services used digital technology and social media to report on the 2015 general election. Despite the polls consistently suggesting that the 2015 election would be very tight, the...
View ArticleM2M: How local councils can cut costs
New research by ComRes for Vodafone UK shows that 67 per cent of urban councillors are not aware of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) technologies and how they can be used to deliver better, more cost efficient...
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Big Data & The Internet of Things – Reaching a Tipping Point
Big Data and the Internet of Things (IoT) have been talked about in the media for over a decade, and have been identified as “top technology trends” by industry analysts like Gartner for the past...
View ArticleHow Big Data can help public services on a budget
When it comes to strategy, the public sector is often criticised for reacting to situations as opposed to taking a proactive stance. With the government’s spending priorities the temptation is to...
View ArticleDespite budget cuts, technology can enable public sector to thrive
Balancing the books will always be one of the biggest challenges facing public sector organisations. Budget cuts have bitten in the last five years, and more are still to come. This is a golden...
View ArticlePublic sector on embracing new technologies
With the public sector under increasing pressure, especially financially, IoT and Big Data can be adopted to provide solutions. Jos Creese takes a look at how these new technologies can improve...
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Government technology works better when it works together
Budget cuts and growing citizen demands are forcing local authorities in England to think outside the box. Sharing of resources such as IT services and platforms can significantly reduce costs and...
View ArticleHow can 4G help frontline workers?
The UK public sector could be missing out on the opportunity to provide faster and more cost-effective community-based services to citizens due to slow 4G adoption amongst Britain’s vital frontline....
View ArticleNHS Western Isles is a Ready Organisation
Nurses able to visit 5000 more patients a year – thanks to digital pens The NHS Western Isles covers an archipelago of islands located 40 miles off the North West coast of Scotland, stretching some 130...
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Technology breathes new life back into healthcare
The UK population is ageing and chronic diseases are on the rise. These factors coupled with funding cuts are putting more strain than ever on our healthcare industry and systems. Care workers are...
View ArticleAutumn Statement 2015: Public Sector challenges and how technology can help
Last week’s Autumn Statement and Spending Review re-confirms that the challenges the public sector face will continue, with local government seeing a budget reduction and no increase in funding for...
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