Business & Industry
Digital Transformation 2019
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Over half of today’s workforce claim they would take pay cut rather than be tied to the office
“Working 9-5, what a way to make a living”. While the words of this Dolly Parton song will forever be immortalised, today the 9am to 5pm workplace is a thing of the past. Whether it’s flexible hours, remote working or perks such as gym memberships, businesses now have to offer additional benefits to keep their...
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Cloud Computing: a path to innovation, efficiency, and growth
We’re going through a shift in technology that is unlike any other in our lifetime, and it’s happening at a startling pace – much faster than anybody anticipated. Cloud Computing allows organisations of any size to focus on what really differentiates their organisations – such as accelerating drug discovery, producing blockbuster movies, building great mobile...
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AI could revolutionise the NHS – but only if we let it
Technology could help the NHS overcome some of its biggest challenges, from increasing demand to skills shortages – but embracing change requires a fundamental shift in thinking. It’s no secret that the NHS is under immense pressure to keep up with increasing demand at the same time as coping with dwindling resources. In diagnostic services,...
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Championing digital transformation from the board room
Changing with the times cannot be seen as the sole responsibility of the digital and IT experts within businesses. Digital transformation must be at the very heart of business structure and culture, driven from the boardroom and down through the company. We are living in an increasingly digital world that has implications for individuals, organisations...
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Digital transformation is not just a London thing
The Government Digital Service was set up to help government work better for everyone, no matter whoever or wherever they are. Here’s how we’re making sure everyone around the country can benefit from our work. In lots of ways, the Government Digital Service (GDS) is a typical technology organisation. We have teams of designers and...
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The public sector is a rich learning ground for future leaders of digital transformation
Delivering digital and technology transformation in the public sector involves complex technical work, in a complex operating environment, within a complex governmental system. It’s a fantastic education for those who aspire to lead digital transformation in any sector. Many of the individuals who work in public sector technology are motivated by a personal commitment. That...
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Cyber-aware small businesses: protecting yourself online
Earlier this year, the world celebrated a rather special birthday – no it wasn’t another royal, it was actually the World Wide Web (WWW), which turned the big three zero (30). What started in 1989 has now turned into a place of boundless possibilities that has transformed the way that we communicate, socialise and do...
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Tech in London: inclusivity, AI and the future of work
London continues to be Europe’s tech investment capital – raising £1.8bn in Venture Capital (VC) and public funding in 2018, with more IPOs than anywhere else in Europe. We must continue to take on the challenge of diversifying the industry, with a full commitment to inclusive innovation. Diversity in London’s tech sector According to a...
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How can digital transformation solve your customers’ problems?
Digital transformation within TMT businesses does not have to be complicated. The imperative is to ensure that the customer lies at the heart of your approach. Digital transformation will only succeed for technology, media and telecoms (TMT) businesses if they have a thorough understanding of their customers and their ever-changing needs. Enterprises must keep things...
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Moving from experimentation to transformation
The profound changes that today’s UK and global business leaders live with, day in and day out, are made possible first by digital technology. But just as important is how people interact with technology – often, they do so in surprising and unexpected ways. The connection between people and tech highlights the need to get...