Author Archives for Christine Horton

Why the UK’s £250 billion digital investment requires ruthless standardisation to succeed

December 17, 2025 6:31 am Published by Comments Off on Why the UK’s £250 billion digital investment requires ruthless standardisation to succeed

With more than £250 billion flowing into the UK’s digital economy, government must pair ambition with discipline. Jim Blackhurst, executive solution architect at MongoDB, argues that only ruthless standardisation of platforms, data and skills will turn investment into scalable, sustainable public service reform.


Government launches Women in Tech Taskforce

December 16, 2025 6:41 am Published by Comments Off on Government launches Women in Tech Taskforce

Launch of Women in Tech Taskforce to champion diversity in the UK tech sector as research shows women leaving tech leads to a loss of £2-£3.5 billion annually.


Q&A: How suppliers and government can grow digital skills together

December 15, 2025 7:11 am Published by Comments Off on Q&A: How suppliers and government can grow digital skills together

The push to modernise public services means digital capability isn’t a “nice-to-have” – it’s a core part of delivery. But how can suppliers and government work in true partnership to develop skills that last beyond a contract? We spoke with Rheanna O’Donoghue, Education Delivery Director at Hippo to explore what good capability-building looks like in practice.


Women in Digital: Dr. Rania Khalaf

December 15, 2025 6:55 am Published by Comments Off on Women in Digital: Dr. Rania Khalaf

From wartime Beirut to the C-suite, WSO2 chief AI officer Dr. Rania Khalaf reflects on resilience, leadership and why building humane, collaborative tech matters as much as technical brilliance.


Councils lead UK on digital accessibility

December 11, 2025 6:50 am Published by Comments Off on Councils lead UK on digital accessibility

New research finds local authority websites are among the most inclusive for disabled users with far fewer improvements needed than other sectors.


The hidden cost of poor data in housing (and how to fix it)

December 10, 2025 6:45 am Published by Comments Off on The hidden cost of poor data in housing (and how to fix it)

Poor housing data is an invisible driver of the UK’s housing crisis – wasting money, delaying repairs and deepening inequality. By modernising data systems and pairing insight with human impact, the sector can shift from reactive fixes to strategic, community-focused solutions, says Rob Hankin, CTO at Cybit.