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AI will have huge impact on UK economy, says PwC

March 24, 2017 9:41 am Published by Comments Off on AI will have huge impact on UK economy, says PwC

Up to around 30% of existing UK jobs could face automation over the next 15 years - but AI-related technologies will also boost productivity and generate additional jobs elsewhere, says consulting group


Lords say we need to build an Internet ‘fit for our kids’

March 23, 2017 9:28 am Published by Comments Off on Lords say we need to build an Internet ‘fit for our kids’

New study by Communications Committee sets out wide-ranging set of priorities for making life easier for future generations, including warning the UK must adhere to GDPR 'no matter what our future relationship with the EU'


Environment Agency extends Capgemini contract

March 16, 2017 9:39 am Published by Comments Off on Environment Agency extends Capgemini contract

Deal trying to be the 'greenest in government' gets pushed out for a further 18 month after seven successful years, say both parties


Is AI starting to help the UK public sector?

March 13, 2017 9:54 am Published by Comments Off on Is AI starting to help the UK public sector?

In the light of last week's tip of the hat in the Spring Budget to the potential of Artificial Intelligence for the nation's economy, what evidence is there of its promise for the public sector? Quite a lot already, it turns out


UK IT sector to Chancellor: Some great ideas, but are you kidding on 5G?

March 9, 2017 9:24 am Published by Comments Off on UK IT sector to Chancellor: Some great ideas, but are you kidding on 5G?

Industry reaction's coming in thick and fast to yesterday's Spring Budget, with positives flooding in for research and education in IT - but there's a lot of scepticism about what's seen as a very modest push for superfast wireless