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Escrow London highlights what has caused the global IT outage and how companies can make sure that they are fully protected and can mitigate risks associated with third-party software dependency by having a software escrow or SaaS escrow agreement in place.

Read techUK’s summary of the key elements of the Skills for Care’s Social Care Workforce Strategy!

Government announces new Bill to strengthen the UK’s cyber security and resilience

Guest blog by FarrPoint as part of our Future Telecoms Campaign.

Guest blog by Aashna Puri, Director - Strategy & Sustainability at CyrusOne.

In her first few weeks, Rachel Reeves' has set the tone for the wider government to make growth the immediate priority.

King's speech highlights priority areas for the Smart Infrastructure and Systems Programme. The announcements encompass significant energy, rail, water, and planning developments.

techUK looks at the skills commitments in the King's Speech which sets out the new government's legislative agenda for the year.

Around 40 new laws planned techUK members will be paying close attention to Bills on data, cybersecurity, planning, infrastructure, investment, skills, product safety and workers rights.

Guest blog by Eric Zie, Founder and CEO, GoCodeGreen.

In the King’s Speech today (17 July 2024), King Charles III announced that his Government will bring forward Digital Information and Smart Data Bill.

The Strategic Defence Review will be overseen by the Defence Secretary John Healey, and headed by Lord Robertson, reporting in the first half of 2025.

This webinar explored how future advances are set to influence the development and adoption of web3 technologies and artificial intelligence.

Guest blog from Ivan Kinash; the co-founder and CEO of Licel, a global leader in mobile channel protection.

#Putting AI into Action – techUK is delighted to be running our annual campaign from Monday 9 September until Friday 13 September.

Guest blog from Kunal Yadav from Stack Digital.

The innovative quantum technologies showcased by five British companies at Quantum Korea 2024 in late June have sparked significant interest, leading to more than 35 meetings with Korean corporations and R&D institutes to discuss future collaboration.

techUK’s recent FinTech Campaign Week featured many vital insights into how banks and financial services businesses are navigating the choppy waters of technological change, from meeting new security and anti-money laundering expectations to exploiting the potential of generative AI and digital assets... Guest blog by Chris Davis, Kyndryl Ireland.

Guest blog by Verona Johnstone-Hulse, UK Government Affairs and Global Institutions Engagement Lead at NCC Group

New research from Hays has taken insights from over 920 tech contractors to find out what they really think about AI.

From the 2-6 September we will be running our annual Building the Smarter State Week and are looking for member contributions.

Escrow London explain how software escrow agreements (also known as source code escrow) and SaaS Escrow agreements can help mitigate these risks and ensure compliance for businesses.

Guest blog by Emma Fryer, Director of Public Policy Europe at CyrusOne.

With special guest Sakif Zafar, Principle Information Security Consultant at Littlefish

Recap our insights from experts in the Automotive and Semiconductor industry

Explore the Tony Blair Institute's bold proposals for AI in education including the four investment pillars to secure adoption.

HR Solutions delves into the current legal framework, anticipated legislative changes, and steps employers can take to protect employees from harassment.

Monday 8 July, we were delighted to gain exclusive insight into the IT procurement landscape for the police and fire markets, as we were joined by Lorna Ingwell, Research Manager at Tussell, who provided an excellent briefing using Tussell’s data source.

techUK is commissioning the research and a report into the contribution data centres play to the UK’s economy 2024.

NATO’s innovation accelerator DIANA has published its challenges for 2024.

On 8 July, the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT) announced their first steps toward becoming the digital centre of government.

How can Digital ID support a surge in online betting?

UK operators struggle with both short-term and long-term skills shortages. The techUK Skills, Diversity & Inclusion Working Group is commissioning this survey under the remit of the Data Centres Council, to scope utilisation of the apprenticeship levy and experience of uptake in the sector and to identify areas for improvement.

techUK is delighted to welcome Jinél Fourie - Director of Public Policy for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at Vantage Data Centers - to the UK Council of Data Centres. She replaces Bruce Stephenson as Vantage Data Centres' representative.

Srini Annamaraju, CEO & Co-founder of Stack Digital explores the critical AI and cloud skills gap, offering strategies for businesses to thrive in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

An event round-up and recording of the Home Office Data Services and Analytics Market Engagement event that took place on Monday 8 July.

Find out more about how to get involved!

techUK presents new government with connectivity actions to take now

Report from Tech Climbers Yorkshire

Report from GM Business Growth Hub

During London EdTech Week, techUK's inaugural Education and EdTech Market Programme event brought together top investors, start-ups, and scale-ups for a comprehensive look at the UK's and Europe's EdTech landscapes.

techUK hosted experts from across the scale-up ecosystem to discuss the growth potential and contribution of scale-up firms to the UK economy and society.

Read FDM's blog on the digital skills gap and its impact on reducing organizational efficiency

Read this guest blog by Astra-Terra as part of our Future Telecoms Campaign.

techUK hosted a webinar with leading women in scale-ups to discuss actionable recommendations for the next government, along with how industry is already leading the way to embed diversity across their organisations. 

techUK, along with several other leading business groups, industry leaders, and experts, has co-signed a letter urging the next Government to modernise the UK’s data protection framework through a set of reforms that foster innovation for economic and societal growth, while maintaining high data protection standards.

techUK alongside industry leaders, call for action to support Digital Verification in the UK

Guest blog from Marc Farrington at Pulsar Helium.

Read FDM's new article on 'Driving Social Mobility in Tech'. With AI leading the charge, organisations are constantly playing catch-up to adopt new technologies and cultivate the specialist skills necessary to implement them.

SEaB Energy and others enter commercial discussions with Japanese construction giant following UK-APAC Tech Growth Programme reverse pitch

What the manifestos mean for the UK tech sector on the world stage

HR Solutions consider how businesses can put employee wellbeing at the heart of what they do and how to focus on developing appropriate strategies.

Local Public Services Innovation Summit event round-up

The Local Public Services team at techUK was delighted to host this Local Government Innovation Roundtable where we looked at how we can use data in a more effective manner to be able to improve Net Zero decision-making within Local Government.

Hear from Clayton Smith, Managing Director at Zaizi, on the digital deliverability of policy following the election.

As a follow-up to techUK's flagship Digital Ethics Summit, we are pleased to deliver a series of podcasts that dive deeper into the conversations started at the 2023 Digital Ethics Summit and will continue at the 2024 event.

techUK is seeking to commission the research and a report into the contribution data centres play to the UK’s economy 2024.

Guest blog by Stephen Scott, Practice Director specialising in cybersecurity and information risk, BSI Consulting

Read all about the co-sponsored UK SPF event in Glasgow, with the University of Strathclyde

Access our report on the impact of data in driving sustainable agricultural trade and responsible supply chains. 

The Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) introduces a reporting obligation for data centre operators in the EU. The reporting scheme may be the first step towards the introduction of further measures to improve the sustainable development of the data centre industry, such as minimum performance standards or a labelling scheme.

Submit your nomination to join techUK's AI and Data Analytics Committee!

Digital Technologies are crucial for a prosperous future. Since the pandemic, there has been a significant growth in the use of technology across all the services. From remote parole and court hearings to virtual prison visits, and a significant increase in virtual and hybrid meetings, we have been adopting technology for sure. In a world where access to justice is a fundamental right, people want a fair, transparent, flexible, and efficient justice system... Guest blog by Ritesh Nandurkar, VE3.

Guest blog from Tom Quigley and Carrick Lambert at Marsh.

In the era of digital transformation, the justice sector faces a unique set of challenges that necessitate innovative solutions. Among the most pressing issues is the mental health crisis in prisons, a global concern with over 11 million individuals currently incarcerated. Rising self-harm and suicide... Guest blog by Alex Zlatinova, Unilink.

The Criminal Justice System (CJS) is in fact a series of systems. Each individual agency operates using independent siloed datasets, and most of the time these must be manually pieced together to establish an end-to-end view of system-wide performance... Guest blog by Lily Robinson, Accenture.

Contribute a case study for techUK's first Gaming and Esports report by 25 July.

Shoosmiths’ FinTech partner, Luke Stubbs, was a speaker at the recent FinTech Week London Conference, participating in a panel discussion focused on international payments.

Guest blog by Danielle Barbour, Director of Product Marketing at Kiteworks

Guest blog by Peter Crouch, CEO of the Joint Radio Company #techUKFutureTelecoms

Derrick Malone, COO and co-founder of Modular Data, talked about how a data production platform can enable successful AI adoption in the Justice Sector. It supports collaboration, integration, and paves the way for non-technical users to generate their own insights.

In the ever-evolving landscape of the criminal justice system, technology continues to play an increasingly significant role. From predictive policing algorithms to facial recognition tools, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytics has promised to enhance efficiency and decision-making processes. However, as with any advancement, there are complexities and ethical considerations that cannot be overlooked... Guest blog by Alex Zlatinova, Unilink.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become profoundly rooted in our society - from using virtual assistants to recommendation engines in e-commerce apps. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing & transforming various aspects of our lives. In the trail of intensified digital advancements across various government and private sectors, the judiciary system is also reaping the benefits of technological breakthroughs and transformations... Guest blog by Manish Garg, VE3

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful technology that has introduced a solid value to various sectors, from healthcare to finance. Its potential to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making processes has made it an inalienable tool. The criminal justice system is no exception, with AI being actively integrated to aid in various judicial processes... Guest blog by Iryna Mahalias, PLANEKS.

The UK criminal justice system is on the verge of a technological revolution, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) offering significant improvements in crime detection, predictive policing, judicial proceedings, and public safety. Integrating AI into criminal justice goes beyond just adding in new tools; it involves reshaping how justice is administered to increase efficiency and ensure fairness. However, the potential benefits need to be balanced with ethical considerations and strong governance around its use... Guest blog by Finbarr Murphy, Modular Data.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has now become a vital took to inform decision making and strategy in a wide range of business areas. Organisations that successfully leverage AI tools have distinct advantages, with AI Machine Learning (AI/ML) invaluable for finding actionable insights within data. For the MoJ, successful adoption of AI could improve prison safety, justice outcomes, citizen services and staff wellbeing – and save money... Guest blog by Andy Davies, SAS Software Ltd.

The current climate is marked by escalating demands on the criminal justice system and intense pressure to cut costs (without sacrificing quality or efficiency). In these circumstances, integrating AI isn't a luxury – it's a necessity... Guest blog by Alison Coote, Kainos.

Earlier this month, we saw the publication of all party manifestos ahead of the upcoming general election. But what did Labour, Conservatives and Liberal Democrats commit to in terms of sustainability?

Learn more from KPMG on agent augmentation, enterprise augmentation and cognitive agents

techUK member ForrestBrown outline their R&D policy wish list to unlock innovation.

Legacy systems persist at the heart of UK justice and policing services and organisations, inhibiting organisational agility, increasing operational risk and cost, and reducing service experience. Perhaps one of the best-known examples is the Police National Computer, used by all UK police forces as the primary criminal record database since 1974. Likewise, the legacy National Offender Management Information System is pivotal to the UK justice system... Guest blog by Graham Williamson.

The National Policing Digital Strategy 2020-2030 highlights that information is the lifeblood of policing. However, police forces across the UK grapple with challenges related to legacy systems and the vast amount of data that these systems need to process. This blog delves into the strategies that can transform these hurdles into stepping stones, harnessing the power of data and connected systems to revolutionise policing and drive continuous improvement... Guest blog by Jason Downes, NODE4.

Recognising a need to address the dependencies on outdated IT systems and to mitigate potential business risks, the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) worked closely with Triad, a trusted partner in project and programme management... Guest blog by Steve Maynard, Triad.

The sharing and utilisation of data will become the key driver for innovation across the public sector. Data is a strategic asset; making the appropriate data available to stakeholders inside and outside of the organisation can unlock a wealth of advantages... Guest blog by Kam Bhatoa, BJSS.

In an age of rapid technological advancements, the criminal justice sector stands at a pivotal crossroads. Legacy systems, once the backbone of justice operations, now have significant challenges in terms of efficiency, security, and integration. As digitalization reshapes industries, it becomes imperative for the criminal justice system to not only keep pace but also to harness these technological innovations. Let's explore the crucial role of the tech industry in helping the criminal justice sector navigate and modernize its outdated systems... Guest blog by Pamela Sengupta, VE3.

Most organisations recognise that legacy technology and data are expensive to maintain and hinder their progress, yet few have a detailed approach to managing them. The recent Annual Report from Public Accounts Committee1 classified Legacy Technology as a “Big Nasty – essential spending which cannot be put off” and with good reason. But that spending must be targeted and deliver measurable benefits in return... Guest blog by Peter Hanney, Through Technology

With the Justice sector incorporating the Crown Prosecution Service, courts, police, probation service and prisons, the number of systems implemented and utilised over time is inordinate... Guest blog by Leigh Diplock, Cloud Gateway

Over the next three days (24-26 June) we will publishing insights from techUK members, policymakers and technical experts within the industry, serving as an opportunity to share their experiences and expertise to showcase the impact of digitalization within the Criminal Justice Sector.

A summary and the recording of this recent webinar.

Join Santander for a virtual Meet the Buyer event, where you’ll get personalised insight into growth opportunities for your business in Malaysia

Guest blog by Devorah West, Senior Policy Advisor, Climate & Energy and Tom Westgarth, Advisor (Science & Technology) at Tony Blair Institute for Global Change.

techUK is looking to commission the production and publication of the 2024 iteration of the Local Digital Index and report to show the strength of regional tech ecosystems across the United Kingdom.

Read on for our summary of the key takeaways!

Enterprises are shifting to a more distributed model enabled by cloud computing and a new conception of end user computing (EUC).

Watch the full recording of the West Midlands Combined Authority Industry Briefing.