Author Archives for Gary Flood

University of Sussex to digitally transform student and academic services

June 21, 2017 7:56 am Published by Comments Off on University of Sussex to digitally transform student and academic services

Aim to better support the entire student lifecycle from admission to graduation, transforming ways of working, says the Uni - all to help enrich interactions with alumni and empowering staff, partners and students


Is the UK in danger of squandering the promise of robotics?

June 20, 2017 8:22 am Published by Comments Off on Is the UK in danger of squandering the promise of robotics?

A hard-hitting opinion piece by a UK manufacturer raises the spectre of a nation unwilling to take the risks needed to fully grasp the opportunity robotics presents. Does Chris Johnson of SMB Bearings have a message policy makers should be listening to?


Have you started the journey to digital government?

June 15, 2017 4:36 am Published by Comments Off on Have you started the journey to digital government?

Don't forget to put September 15th in your diaries - and join us at The Business Design Centre for our flagship Autumn show, Think Digital Government 2017


TfL starts using AI: meet the ‘TravelBot’

June 14, 2017 6:38 am Published by Comments Off on TfL starts using AI: meet the ‘TravelBot’

Group says its new chatbot perfectly complements its already highly popular Journey Planner tool, and will also 'learn' as it works with commuters and travellers to the capital


The Digital Marketplace Contenders, 12: PretaGov

June 13, 2017 6:31 am Published by Comments Off on The Digital Marketplace Contenders, 12: PretaGov

'We estimate that to digitise 100 paper based processes would take 230 years and £150m, based on most commonly-used developer intensive solutions. In time, that's equivalent to the time it would take to do nine return trips to Pluto, and cost, employing 487 extra NHS nurses.'


Cabinet reshuffle gives us a quick Gummer replacement

June 12, 2017 9:30 am Published by Comments Off on Cabinet reshuffle gives us a quick Gummer replacement

Along with all the other questions the sector will have as we start a new Parliament, a key one has to be the status of digital transformation in the wake of Ben Gummer's failure to be re-elected


New Date for Landmark AI Public Sector Conference

June 8, 2017 3:25 pm Published by Comments Off on New Date for Landmark AI Public Sector Conference

'Think AI for Public Sector 2017' has a new date and a new location. What’s behind our decision to change - and will this actually give you a better educational experience?