local government
Is crypto good for cities?
It seemed too good to be true. In July 2021, Mayor Francis X Suarez of Miami announced a new initiative…
LOTI and ONS Data Science Campus launch new data science bootcamp
New data science bootcamp aims to increase data science skills across London’s local government. Credit: Christin Hume on Unsplash. The…
What Now for the Future of Remote Council Meetings?
Credit: Free-Photos from Pixabay Though the COVID-19 pandemic has been tough on UK councils, one chink of light has been…
Comparing Councils: Which Local Authorities are Under the Most Pressure to Transform in 2021?
Coronavirus. Credit: Daniel Roberts/Pixabay. Nearly a year since the start of the pandemic, Robert Stoneman, Principal Analyst for Local Government…
UK government invests £6m in open data
A £6m investment has been awarded to the Open Data Institute to increase knowledge around using data and emerging trends…
From Paper to Digital: Xerox is on a mission to transform itself & the public sector
Best known for its heritage of printing, Xerox is moving its focus to becoming a digital provider and helping government…
Going digital to save lives: How AI, analytics & biometrics are transforming the emergency services
The UK emergency services are a crucial part to everyday life, they keep us safe in times of need and…
With 40,000 jobs on the line, Uber CEO vows to make things right
Uber CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi has issued an apology to Londoners following the decision by TfL to not renew its license…
Can you trust your local authority to keep your data safe?
Nearly 60% of local authorities across the UK are at risk of falling victim to a cyber-attack due to lack…
London Mayor Sadiq Khan to stamp out ‘not-spots’ in digital connectivity plans
Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, announced today a number of efforts to boost digital connectivity across the capital and tackle…