Harish Rao from Crown Workforce Management emphasises the importance of secure cloud workforce management for public sector organisations amid increasing cybersecurity threats and service demands, highlighting the G-Cloud 14 framework, which provides efficient access to trusted cloud solutions.
The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) released its February 2025 agreement updates, revealing a new Back Office Software framework. Extensions to print and audio-visual services were confirmed, while upcoming expirations in health and software require attention.;
In an era of digital transformation, the public sector has an unprecedented opportunity to connect with citizens in meaningful ways. From our perspective, being able to give public sector leaders more understanding of the importance of utilising subscribers and better leveraging their data for future engagement is key.
The UK government has launched its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Playbook to guide public sector organisations in safely and effectively implementing AI. This comprehensive resource offers practical guidance, real-world examples, and expert insights to maximise AI's potential while mitigating risks, driving innovation and improving public services
The UK's public sector has made significant efforts to enhance its digital services, like allowing citizens to apply for Universal Credit, register to vote, and access NHS services like repeat prescriptions.
As we look ahead to 2025, the public sector faces unique challenges and opportunities. With service demands rising and budgets tightening, finding the right balance has never been more crucial.
The UK government has announced the start of a new plan that hopes to overhaul public services through technology, promising to cut delays, reduce waste and improve efficiency across Whitehall.
Rob Murphy from SAS Energy, EDF Renewables’ C&I Solar Division, guides us through how to understand the challenges in the transition to renewable energy for the public sector.