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Research documents
Digital twins (3/3): Practical steps for implementation
“Digital twins are about collecting real world data to create a digital model that replicates the real-world that you … Read more
One Login local government discovery
Key findings Horizonal service integration: One Login is primarily designed for central government’s vertical service model, where each department … Read more
Preparing for the new Procurement Act 2023
Introduction Following Royal Assent in October 2023, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 were due to go live … Read more
Digital twins (2/3): Challenges and ethics
Technological and financial challenges for implementing digital twins in place-based services Implementing digital twins in place-based settings presents several … Read more
People make places
Socitm’s geography is always local Our 2,500+ members strive to improve the lives of people in the communities they … Read more
Digital twins (1/3): Introduction
Background A digital twin is a virtual representation of an object or system designed to reflect a physical object … Read more
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
Public sector digital trends 2024 – Summary
For digital leaders and CIOs in public service organisations, 2024 will be exciting but also challenging. In a post-Covid … Read more
Caveat emptor: St Albans DC vs ICL
Preface After 6 years of argument and dispute, a team of officers at St. Albans District Council found themselves … Read more
Connected Places – collection prospectus
Introduction We are excited to present this briefing that sets out a prospectus for the rationale, scope and key … Read more
Blogs
Data enabled public services need funding to scale, but better tools are also part of the answer
Data is playing an increasingly important role in the transformation of public services. By Leigh Dodds, Director of Advisory … Read more
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