Putting place-based data to work
Introduction In the dynamic landscape of the modern world, one phenomenon stands out as a catalyst for transformative change. … Read more
Enabling local digital outcomes
Introduction Digital technologies can sometimes make physical places seem unimportant. Cloud computing and smartphones appear to dematerialise data, media … Read more
Green and sustainable IT
Introduction The world produces around 50+ million tonnes of electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) a year, worth over $62.5 … Read more
Consultation on a pro-innovation approach to AI regulation
About our organisations The Society for Innovation, Technology and Modernisation (Socitm) is a membership organisation of more than 2,500 digital … Read more
Sample corporate policy for use of Generative Artificial Intelligence
1. Purpose The purpose of this policy document is to provide a framework for the use of Generative Artificial … Read more
Net zero: How local authorities can help decarbonise their areas
Purpose of this briefing This briefing is the first of two that examines the role of local authorities in … Read more
Social value
Introduction Challenges that we are facing now, and in the future, such as climate change, poverty, cost of living, … Read more
Response to consultation on draft legislation to support identity verification
About our organisations The Society for Innovation, Technology and Modernisation (Socitm) is a membership organisation of more than 2,500 digital … Read more
Cyber security skills in the public sector
Introduction At the start of 2022, Socitm published our Public Sector Digital Trends 2022 report. In it we talked … Read more
Digital inclusion for local government and education
Introduction The pandemic has given fresh urgency to a long-standing problem. The problem is digital inequality, which exists throughout … Read more
Transformation or evolution? What’s right for local government
In which direction does the evolution of local government technology go next? I choose the word evolution carefully, as … Read more
Socitm Connects
Introduction We are excited to present this policy briefing that sets out the rationale, scope and key elements of … Read more