Government
Governments worldwide are at an inflection point in terms of rising citizen expectations, decreasing budgets, a soon-retiring workforce, and outdated infrastructure. Governments need to digitally transform to deliver services citizens want and need. The public expects the agility and efficiency found in the private sector, and governments must embrace new technology, processes, ideas, and workforce skills to thrive.
Unlocking Digital Transformation in Government
As the UK government embarks on its digital transformation journey, the challenges of adopting new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven solutions are becoming more evident. From managing public trust to overcoming fragmented systems, the path is complex. Blake Bower and Giles Hartwright review the unique obstacles that the government faces and […]
Navigating complexity: powering better-informed decision making with Improbable Defence’s Skyral and IBM’s DSaS
Our lives are defined by unprecedented volumes of data. Massive data – what we used to call ‘big data’ – has propelled us into The Information Age and continues to drive unprecedented technological innovation. It’s transforming how we live, connect and operate. Here’s one example. The Information Age has accelerated an unfortunate but perhaps inevitable […]
Unlocking Digital Transformation in Government
As the UK government embarks on its digital transformation journey, the challenges of adopting new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and data-driven solutions are becoming more evident. From managing public trust to overcoming fragmented systems, the path is complex. Blake Bower and Giles Hartwright review the unique obstacles that the government faces and […]
Defense Simulation Analytical Service
The need for trusted decision making IBM and Red Hat presented a concept demonstrator at last week’s I/ITSEC 2021 conference in Orlando. The Defense Simulation Analytical Service (DSaS) allows commanders in operations centers to make trusted decisions at the speed of relevance across air, land, maritime, space and cyber domains, based on open source information. […]
Defence data – a new strategic asset
Much of defence is populated by a fragmented heritage of legacy solutions. Data, process and associated organisations are frequently siloed. This is one of the major inhibitors to realising the vision of integrating defence domains so that services can operate as one, not just nationally but in coalition. The support chain legacy Engineering and Asset […]
CBM4Cloud Workshops
CBM4Cloud Workshops Since the turn of the year, alongside my usual job responsibilities, I have found myself running Component Business Model for Cloud (CBM4Cloud) workshops with our Public Sector clients. For those who are not aware, a CBM4Cloud workshop is a method that IBM uses (with or without a client) to understand the client landscape […]
IBM Cloud for Public Sector in the UK
UK Government and IBM sign public cloud agreement to accelerate innovation across the public sector If you follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn you may have seen me in a short video sharing excellent news: the UK Government and IBM have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for IBM Cloud. This is a first for […]
What can government learn from Wimbledon’s one chance to deliver?
In this third and final blog post on what government can learn from Wimbledon, I discuss how Wimbledon uses cloud to meet huge fluctuations in demand for its digital platforms and how it ensures its services are accessible for fans throughout The Championships. My previous posts in this series explore innovating fabulous services and use […]
What can government learn from Wimbledon’s AI video highlights?
In part one of this series of three blog posts, I explored how IBM and Wimbledon innovates to deliver a fabulous digital experience for fans. In this second part, I look at what government can learn from Wimbledon’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) in automating the video production of match highlights. Automating video production Consumer […]
What can government learn from Wimbledon’s fabulous innovative services?
2019 marks 30 years of technology and innovation partnership between IBM and Wimbledon, a relationship underpinned by assured delivery of data and digital experience to millions around the world. Wimbledon has transformed itself into a data driven media organization continually innovating to sustain its position as the world’s top tennis tournament. Using the latest technologies […]
Becoming a data driven government – Part 2
In the first part, I described the motivations for government to be data driven and the challenges to achieving this at enterprise scale. Success factors I see five major areas that need to change for Government departments to become data driven. Skills and culture The most significant change comes when business leaders recognise the advantages […]
Becoming a data driven government – Part 1
22% of governments have adopted cognitive computing by piloting or operating services versus 26% in other industries according to a recent survey by the IBM Institute for Business Value. Cognitive government We have seen Government successfully move on-line in recent years to deliver multi-channel services to citizens, often by using technology platforms. Historic siloed applications […]
Blockchain Project Roadmap
Over the past month, Stacy and her peers – all department head of a large government agency – have been frequently exposed to dozens of articles and events around blockchain, talking about the great potential it could unlock in the government domain. Yet, she and her colleagues are struggling to see a feasible approach to […]
Cloud computing: Unlocking its power for government
Originally published in New Statesman. For most of the UK population, cloud-based services are part of everyday life, from online banking and social media to service oriented businesses like Uber. Without equivalent services the government risks falling short of expectations. Cloud computing is more than an internet-based platform. Harnessing it unlocks the potential to create […]
Using blockchain to improve public safety
Graham is an officer in his country’s counter terrorism police force. Since the rise of social networks, he can draw on many information sources in his investigations and exploit the recent advances in big data technologies. Graham investigates counter terrorism cases where sharing information on threats with intelligence agencies around the globe would be beneficial. […]