A human-centric 2035: how purpose-led AI can elevate society
Imagine a world in 2035 where artificial intelligence has become deeply embedded in everyday life. Yet society does not feel more mechanical, it feels more human. In this future, technology...
Building future-ready governments – with strong foundations and information ‘integrity’ at the core
Ways of working are changing significantly. As public sector organisations navigate digital transformation, complex policy challenges, and changing citizen expectations, the question of how to prepare for the future has...
Custodian of connectivity – how BT delivers on its core mission to keep communities connected and unlock their full potential
“The good that is done by this organisation, just through being the backbone of the nation – supporting critical national infrastructure and our emergency services – is actually quite breathtaking,”...
Powering smarter public services: how LapSafe® supports Scotland’s forthcoming Digital Strategy
As Scotland prepares to launch its ambitious new national Digital Strategy, the focus is clear: to build public services that are smarter, more agile, and ready for the future. From...
Liberate your legacy: why Scotland’s public sector must unshackle their data before chasing AI ambitions
AI ambition is running high across Scotland’s public sector. From NHS boards exploring diagnostic tools to councils considering chatbots for citizen services, everyone is keen to embrace the possibilities. But...
How a small regulatory change could accelerate the broadband upgrade in urban Scotland
If I asked you to imagine the type of property in Scotland that’s hardest to connect to full fibre broadband, what immediately springs to mind? A rural farm, perhaps, or...
The future is Intelligent Content Management for Scotland
Public sector departments today are under immense pressure to deliver greater transparency, efficiency, security, and compliance, while still providing the services and support that residents, business owners, and others expect....
AI, efficiency, and the next wave of digital leadership in Scotland
Scotland’s digital leaders are navigating a complex landscape of opportunity and uncertainty. From AI to cyber resilience, the priorities shaping Scotland’s technology agenda reflect a blend of ambition, pragmatism, and...
Fieldwork versus paperwork: embracing AI Innovation within policing
In a policing landscape defined by rising demands and shrinking margins for time, officers are being asked to do more with less – to be visible in the community while...
How AI can help Scotland’s justice system address the twin pressures of growing backlogs and administrative load
At this year’s Futurescot Digital Justice and Policing conference, I explored how artificial intelligence can help Scotland’s justice system tackle two linked pressures: growing backlogs and increased administrative load. With...
Digital Justice & Policing 2026: October 22 2026
DigitalScotland 2026: November 24 2026
