Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most transformative technologies of our time. It has the potential to improve public services, enhance efficiency, and foster innovation. But it also poses significant challenges and risks, such as ethical, legal, and social implications. The UK government has recognised the importance of AI and has committed to developingContinue reading “How AI will affect UK local government in the next 10 years”
Category Archives: Digital
The customer
The customer JPW Digital Services is very busy at the moment. We are assisting another consultancy with some big transformation projects in Local Government. The benefits of these projects will transform the organisations but, most importantly, help improve the lives of their residents with better services. You must always remember the endpoint – your customer.Continue reading “The customer”
We need to KISS
We live in a world of abbreviations. My favourite abbreviation is KISS: K eepI tS impleS tupid The reason why it’s my favourite is, that, in the past, I have tried to make tasks complicated. For example, creating a plan with 100s of lines as I was afraid to leave tasks out / unrecorded. TheseContinue reading “We need to KISS”
In digital transformation, technology should be an afterthought—here’s why
I recently wrote an article for the HiveMind Network. The link is in the post. Let me know what you think.
Trust
Commuting. I haven’t done it for a while (other than a 10 sec walk to my desk). When I did it regularly, 50% of the time I enjoyed it. I was given time to walk and think. The other 50%, well; anyone who has experienced public transport in London will know where I am comingContinue reading “Trust”
Innovation and Collaboration within the Cloud Industry
Synopsis Innovation is important as it is the place where ideas, new processes, improvements are nurtured. Technology can be used to aid this but should be used appropriately and purposefully. Ultimately, cloud technology can only benefit innovation as long as people collaborate and risks are able to be taken (in a safe environment). At the end of theContinue reading “Innovation and Collaboration within the Cloud Industry”
Legacy Solutions
Why does my boiler always break down on a bank holiday? Why don’t I buy a new one? It’s probably because I say I can’t afford it. We live in a digital world and a modern organisation, whichever sector, when something goes wrong, it’s probably because the “computer says no”. Why does the “computer sayContinue reading “Legacy Solutions”