Author Archives for Christine Horton

Public sector AI ambitions outpace infrastructure readiness

July 23, 2026 7:00 am Published by Christine Horton Leave your thoughts

Government organisations are embracing AI, but many lack the infrastructure and governance needed to deploy it securely at scale.

Data modernisation for government: from legacy data to data products

July 23, 2026 6:50 am Published by Christine Horton Leave your thoughts

Government cannot become AI-ready by deploying new technology. Modernising data architecture, treating data as a product and strengthening governance are the foundations for faster decision-making, trusted insights and an AI-ready data platform that supports successful AI adoption, says Aker Systems.

Mayor backs £30m AI skills package to prepare London for changing jobs

July 22, 2026 6:50 am Published by Christine Horton Leave your thoughts

A new taskforce warns a ‘jobs apocalypse’ is not inevitable - but says London must act now to support workers most exposed to AI, with the Mayor accepting its recommendations and seeking greater devolved powers.

Why people-powered UX means good public services

July 22, 2026 6:45 am Published by Christine Horton Leave your thoughts

Andy Lawson, director of public sector at hedgehog lab, argues that embedding user experience throughout the design process for public services is essential to creating accessible, efficient services that work for everyone.

Government abolishes DSIT as AI gains a seat at the Cabinet table

July 21, 2026 3:52 pm Published by Christine Horton Leave your thoughts

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has confirmed the biggest Whitehall restructuring since 2023, replacing the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology with a new Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade and promoting AI minister Kanishka Narayan to attend Cabinet.

Stop measuring automation and start measuring public value

July 21, 2026 6:50 am Published by Christine Horton Leave your thoughts

How many chatbot conversations took place? How many AI prompts were generated? How many hours were saved? According to Snowflake Field CTO Fawad Qureshi, none of those questions really matter if public services themselves are not improving.

NAO: Workforce planning is central to government digital transformation

July 21, 2026 6:45 am Published by Christine Horton Leave your thoughts

Government departments need to make workforce planning a core part of digital transformation if they are to deliver better public services, according to a new National Audit Office report.

Tech leaders warn against dismantling UK digital leadership as Burnham eyes Whitehall overhaul

July 20, 2026 1:45 pm Published by Christine Horton Leave your thoughts

Tech leaders have urged incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham not to weaken the UK’s digital capability after reports he plans to abolish DSIT, create a Minister for AI and halt the rollout of the government’s digital identity credentials and GOV.UK Wallet.