In the ever-evolving landscape of the public sector, leaders are increasingly recognising the transformative power of data. Harnessing data … Read more about 10 key data questions for public sector leaders – Infographic
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Introduction A data strategy sets out how an organisation governs, manages, shares and uses data. It should support strategic … Read more about Data (1/2): A practical strategy guide for local government
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“Digital twins are about collecting real world data to create a digital model that replicates the real-world that you … Read more about Digital twins (3/3): Practical steps for implementation
Key findings Horizonal service integration: One Login is primarily designed for central government’s vertical service model, where each department … Read more about One Login local government discovery
Technological and financial challenges for implementing digital twins in place-based services Implementing digital twins in place-based settings presents several … Read more about Digital twins (2/3): Challenges and ethics
Socitm’s geography is always local Our 2,500+ members strive to improve the lives of people in the communities they … Read more about People make places
Background A digital twin is a virtual representation of an object or system designed to reflect a physical object … Read more about Digital twins (1/3): Introduction
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Introduction We are excited to present this briefing that sets out a prospectus for the rationale, scope and key … Read more about Connected Places – collection prospectus
About our organisations The Society for Innovation, Technology and Modernisation (Socitm) is a membership organisation of more than 2,500 digital … Read more about Response to consultation on draft legislation to support identity verification
Introduction The Covid-19 pandemic represented an unprecedented challenge to the United Kingdom’s public services. The circumstances of the last … Read more about Resilient people, communities and places
Image: Emily Sullivan, MHCLG. Photo by Anastasia Jobson The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is looking … Read more about MHCLG to support data standards and mobility
Guest post from our friends and colleagues at Impera Analytics: They love to reflect not only on organisational milestones … Read more about Impera Analytics: turning data into decisions that matter
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Our Policy and research director, Martin Ferguson, opened today’s (Thursday 21 January 2021) Government ICT virtual summit – organised … Read more about How can local government harness data?
Data is playing an increasingly important role in the transformation of public services. By Leigh Dodds, Director of Advisory … Read more about Data enabled public services need funding to scale, but better tools are also part of the answer
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