From digital acquisition to digital exploitation: why NHS frontline productivity depends on adoption
As the NHS transitions from Frontline Digitisation to Frontline Productivity in April 2026, the focus shifts decisively from technology acquisition to technology exploitation. The key question for organisations preparing investment portfolios is no longer...
How exoskeletons are transforming healthcare
At Future Mobility, our mission is clear: to enable people to work safer, for longer, and with greater confidence by implementing innovative wearable technology that supports individuals through their daily...
How Gen AI and rising ransomware trends are shaping public sector cybersecurity
Generative AI is transforming the way organisations work, and the public sector is no exception. While it offers opportunities to increase efficiency and make better use of stretched resources, it...
Deciding your AI approach – how soon and how safe?
In recent years Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly changed from being discussed in the background by technical specialists to being ubiquitous. Whilst AI isn’t new (having been developed in a research project in...
Supporting out-of-hours patient access in Glasgow: Keppoch Medical Practice lays groundwork for AI-enabled care navigation
Primary care teams across Scotland are under pressure to improve access while managing rising demand. For practices serving communities facing poverty, language barriers and low digital confidence, the challenge is...
Automate tasks, not jobs: How AI can return 62 million hours to Scotland’s public services
Scotland’s public services are facing a productivity crisis, not just a funding crisis. While the 2026/27 Scottish Budget and Spending Review underline the need for efficiency, the route to achieving...
Transforming HR for Scottish Ambulance Service with AI
BT SWAN Innovation Fund is proud to support the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) in attempting to revolutionise their HR operations with the BT AI platform powered by Soprano Design. Currently,...
Resilience in the face of constraint: how Elastic can secure Scotland’s digital front line
Scotland’s public sector stands at a defining moment. Cyber threats are increasing in sophistication and frequency. Critical services are more digital than ever. At the same time, budgets are constrained, talent...
Top five cybersecurity trends to watch in 2026: perspectives from the CyberLab Board
2026 is set to be a landmark year for cybersecurity. AI, deepfake technology, quantum risk and supply chain vulnerabilities are converging to reshape the cyber landscape. Cybercriminals are now faster,...
AI adoption and ambition in the public sector – seven insights for moving from experimentation to trustworthy transformation
As public sector organisations move from AI experimentation to operational reality, we explore how governments can deploy AI responsibly, at scale and with trust, drawing on insights from senior leaders...

