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...
From legacy trap to efficiency leap: the future of public sector modernisation
Public sector organisations today are under ever-increasing pressure. The demands for transparency, agility, and digital-first services are growing, yet many leaders find themselves constrained by legacy systems that, while once...
Keys to the kingdom: unlocking critical evidence with KeyScout & KeyDiver in Oxygen Forensic® Detective
In digital forensics, access is everything. Investigators often face encrypted accounts, cloud services, and scattered artifacts that hold the answers to critical cases. Without the right “keys”, important evidence remains...
Transforming legacy for the public sector: turning tech relics into modern, cloud-ready, AI-enabled applications
To execute effectively and efficiently, public sector organisations must modernise their IT, simplify processes and reduce costs. That’s only possible with a technology partner who understands the unique needs and...
Redefining Scotland’s public sector workforce with trusted AI
The pressures on Scotland’s public services are increasing. The national mission to eradicate child poverty and drive economic growth continues, against targets for a 20% cost reduction in corporate functions. ...
The role of technology and gathering ‘OSINT’ in preparation for the safe policing of special events
In 2023, open-source intelligence (OSINT) played a vital role in alerting authorities to public safety concerns at various public events. At these events, the use of OSINT either prevented or...
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