Socitm 2024: The year in review
Governance In February, Socitm finally achieved charitable status. This has been an ambition for Socitm since inception but proved … 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
Towards connected places: Insights into actions
Introduction This second Socitm-St George’s House consultation forms part of the society for innovation, technology and modernisation (Socitm) work … Read more
In Our View, issue 42
President’s welcome: People make places and conferences too Welcome to this issue of In Our View and, if you … Read more
2023 Annual Report
A year of transformation and purpose – President’s introduction As I reflect on my year as Socitm president, it … 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
Socitm 2023: The year in review
Research and policy Our policy work in 2023 was developed closely with our members, the Local CIO Council, and … Read more
In Our View, issue 41 (Focus)
President’s virtual quiz Mark Lumley started the event by asking questions about Socitm, Christmas and technology through an online … 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
Artificial intelligence (AI): what senior leaders in local government should know
AI development Does AI development change our planned technology road map? For instance, do we still need complex CRM … Read more
