In Our View, issue 41 (Focus)
…event. Frary, who is also a Socitm vice-president, said the profiling found he and his boss – director of digital services and former Socitm president Geoff Connell – work and…
In Our View, issue 36 (Focus)
…email compromise warns Jisc Criminals are increasingly targeting finance and IT professionals aiming to defraud organisations and compromise systems, Jisc security specialist Paul Knee told the event. “We have seen…
Newsletter: Happy Summer Solstice
Get everything you can from your membership Your events, training and resources The JustGiving page remains open for another week. Thank you so much for your support The JustGiving page…
Newsletter: DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality
…On the final page it will mention a payment but this is a free event! Click to complete the registration. No payment details will be requested. Register to join the…
In Our View, issue 38
…involved several companies and organisations in delivering Get Connected through providing funding, services or equipment. Sponsors of free connections for families include technology suppliers 8×8 (communication management) and Liquid Logic…
Newsletter: The back to school edition
…Leaving you free to concentrate your efforts for improvement. Or make a case for improved funding. Benchmarking in pictures Accessibility and inclusion Check your Silktide Score. If you’re competitive, see…
Newsletter: Top 6 for your to do and think about list
…for Chrome Their free accessibility checker tests any web page for over 200 WCAG issues, and gives you straightforward, step-by-step guidance on how to improve. Download it to your Google…
Introduction from the authors
…the digital ethics principles and resources being developed across the international community Emerging principles and common values: Outlines the emerging international principles and common values Ethical framework for smart information…
In Our View, issue 42
…are working through some backlogs. For example, while we continued to publish committee agendas online through a workaround, we are catching up on adding documents back onto the normal system…
Case studies
…Semantic Model and Reality Model. Combined both models, it forms an open innovation platform which is open for downloading and further use. The Helsinki strategic plan called “The most functional…
Socitm calls on local authorities to learn the lessons – and think long and hard before they use algorithms ….
This comes in the wake of the controversy over the exam grading algorithm and wider calls for more transparency on how such tools are used in public services. The society…
Newsletter: Free Change Agent digital transformation training is back – tell everyone you know
With your free member events, meetings, resources, and training Free digital transformation training is back in the calendar The Microsoft and Socitm Change Agent programme is returning in June. Here’s…
Membership terms and conditions
…a company registered in England, Company number 14547420; “writing” includes any communications effected by telex, facsimile transmission, electronic mail or any comparable means. Any reference in these Conditions to a…
In Our View, issue 39 (Focus)
…about how we can help you as our members to drive that change in our local communities. I want to hear from you, I want to listen and understand where…
Accessibility Week: the summary
…and productive in his day-to-day work. Host: Andy Coulter, Teams Technical Specialist, Microsoft Wednesday 15 May. Watch: Brand inclusion – Why we connect more with companies that careDiscover how combining purpose…
Newsletter: How do you find remote/hybrid working?
…you in comparing the resources and investment you’re making, along with the benefits you’re starting to discover and implement. And you’ll be helping the whole local public service Socitm community…
In Our View, issue 40 (Focus)
…We will have a great discussion on empowering women and I am committed to our allyship programme, having recently been on an eye-opening allyship course run by West Midlands Employers….
Realising the benefits of location intelligence
…necessary to prepare for, present and refine the justification for investment projects. Designed for local public services staff it covers: Language – the senior management dictionary Communications Planning – developing…
Newsletter: Get Bank Holiday weekend ready :)
…knowledge and skills? What does your procurement team think about accessibility compared to requirements such as security or sustainability? AbilityNet’s free webinar will show how accessibility professionals (from Google, University…
Newsletter: Your next People Make Places event is coming
…Training places are included in your organisational membership – subject to availability and membership level. If you have any questions or would like further information, please email the training team….
Digital inclusion for local government and education
…and for external suppliers. SCULPT is a great example of an initiative that has ‘legs’ – it is freely available under a Creative Commons licence and other local authorities and…
Newsletter: Every day is member day but Member Week is on its way
…Members’ Connection Hour: making the most of membership Get up to speed with what’s coming in your membership in 2024.You are part of the Socitm community. Use it and use…