Not the Yule log we were expecting
Helpful resources: Log4J – So what? Five steps to addressing Log4J vulnerability mark.brett@socitm.net Not the Yule log we were … Read more
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How do you design and deliver services?
Share National: Service Design and Transformation for local government Our final national event of the year kicked off with … Read more
Cyber, what has Socitm ever done for us?
Well, quite a lot actually, over a long period. Written by Mark Brett, Socitm Honorary Life Member / Pro bono Cyber advisor mark.brett@socitm.net Cyber security … Read more
Adopting a diverse and inclusive approach to improving public services
By Nadira Hussain, Director of Leadership development and research At Socitm we are focusing our efforts on developing policy, … Read more
Socitm and UKAuthority launch women in DDaT network
Nadira Hussain wishes the brilliant women in public sector digital, data and technology a happy International Women’s Day There … Read more
Moving on up to the power in BI
A few weeks ago, my Aunt took delivery of her new car. By Matthew Fraser, Technical Consultant Like many … Read more
How can local government harness data?
Our Policy and research director, Martin Ferguson, opened today’s (Thursday 21 January 2021) Government ICT virtual summit – organised … Read more
Get more with Socitm’s new leadership academy initiatives
Socitm is making exciting changes to its Leadership Academy Developing the portfolio We are expanding our courses and programmes … Read more
Covid-19: the national and local responses
In March, at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, the Government’s prevailing narrative was that of a colossal national … Read more
Let’s talk about cyber security
UK Government agency the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued an alert recognising an increase in ransomware attacks … Read more
Shall we meet in the office?
With more people working from home for longer, offices are likely to become smaller and focused on collaboration Working … Read more
Offline groups reduce reach of digital public services
Older people, those in less-skilled jobs and the unemployed are significantly less likely to have home internet connections, according … Read more
Mental health and wellbeing at work (just not necessarily in an office)
For World Mental Health Day last year, Socitm shared thoughts about how our colleagues and managers are so well … Read more
From service desk to leading with heart
Mark Lumley, Socitm’s newest vice-president, on his career so far and helping Hounslow staff work from home during the … Read more
Bridging the ethical divide
Many organisations including Socitm are working to provide guidance on digital ethics, writes William Barker Whether it is the … Read more
Navigation: 3 of the 5 most common accessibility issues on UK council sites
Socitm and Silktide’s recent report highlighting the most common accessibility issues on UK council websites made for interesting, albeit … Read more
After the “problem algorithm” headlines — learning the lessons
Behind the headlines on Ofqual U-turns and councils scrapping prediction algorithms in benefit and welfare decisions is a wider … Read more
Creating accessible and inclusive digital content
September 23, 2020 is the next deadline for digital accessibility regulations in the UK. So it’s more important than … Read more
