Author Archives for Christine Horton

Data Quality as a Civic Duty: Why the Public Sector Needs Better Data Quality Frameworks

December 30, 2025 7:42 am Published by Comments Off on Data Quality as a Civic Duty: Why the Public Sector Needs Better Data Quality Frameworks

As governments push ahead with digital transformation and AI, poor data quality remains a hidden but critical blocker. Strengthening data quality frameworks isn’t just a technical fix, it’s a civic responsibility essential to delivering fair, effective and trusted public services, argues Datactics CEO, Stuart Harvey.


Rebuilding Digital Trust: Lessons from Critical Infrastructure

December 29, 2025 7:35 am Published by Comments Off on Rebuilding Digital Trust: Lessons from Critical Infrastructure

Drawing on Thales’ whitepaper Securing the Backbone, this Q&A with the company’s strategic marketing director, digital identify and culture, John Cullen, explores what government and public sector leaders can learn from critical infrastructure operators about strengthening digital trust, building resilience by design, and preparing for the challenges ahead.


How local government can achieve with AI

December 24, 2025 6:55 am Published by Comments Off on How local government can achieve with AI

As AI adoption accelerates across the public sector, local authorities face growing pressure to modernise services without compromising trust, ethics, or value for money. Matt Culpin, chief product officer at IEG Group, explores how councils can move beyond the hype to deploy AI responsibly, improve efficiency and deliver measurable benefits for the communities they serve.


Blanket consultancy cuts risk false economy warns expert

December 23, 2025 6:40 am Published by Comments Off on Blanket consultancy cuts risk false economy warns expert

One consultancy has warned that blanket cuts to government consultancy spend risk undermining major transformation programmes, arguing that smarter, data-led procurement is a more effective route to savings.


NHS’s biggest barrier to AI isn’t technology, says BCN

December 18, 2025 8:31 am Published by Comments Off on NHS’s biggest barrier to AI isn’t technology, says BCN

AI could help ease pressure on waiting lists, diagnostics and admin across the NHS. But without interoperable data, clear ethics and strong governance, its promise risks becoming another costly distraction, warns Fraser Dear, head of AI and innovation at BCN.