Dstl and Google Cloud sign a MOU as part of new AI collaboration
Google Cloud and Dstl confirm agreement to accelerate AI adoption in the UK defence sector.
Updated: Thu Jun 15 2023
Dstl hosts drones digital forensics workshop
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has hosted a collaborative digital forensics workshop to help combat the illegal use of drones.
Updated: Thu Jun 15 2023
Human nature makes interstate conflict inevitable, argues new IEA book
Classical liberal ideas provide a “coherent and unique voice” in international relations, according to a new book published by the Institute of Economic Affairs
Updated: Thu Jun 15 2023
IEA - BOGOF ban to worsen cost-of-living crisis
Head of Lifestyle Economics at the free market think tank the Institute of Economics Affairs, Christopher Snowdon, commented on the government's decision to continue pursuing its ban on supermarket ‘buy one get one free' offers
Updated: Thu Jun 15 2023
State of the Connected Home 2023
techUK, in partnership with GfK, is delighted to release the seventh edition of our annual State of the Connected Home report.
Updated: Thu Jun 15 2023
Data Engineering Hackathon 2022
At the end of last year, MoJ's Data Engineering teams got together in Shoreditch for our largest ever 2 day hackathon. We had three teams, each working on a separate project which would incorporate technology the organisation wished to investigate. ...
Updated: Tue Jun 13 2023
STFC RAL Space boost UK space weather forecasting capabilities
On 12 June 2023, UKRI's SWIMMR programme launched UKRI SWIMMR-1, its first radiation monitor, to low Earth orbit, enhancing UK space weather capabilities.
Updated: Tue Jun 13 2023
IEA - Govt windfall tax relief is too little, too late
Andy Mayer, Energy Analyst at the free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs, commented on the government's decision to ease windfall taxes when oil and gas prices fall below the 20-year average
Updated: Mon Jun 12 2023
IPPR says Labour right to stick with climate spending pledge
Luke Murphy, associate director at IPPR responded to last Friday's announcement by Rachel Reeves to phase in Labour's £28 billion a year green investment pledge
Updated: Mon Jun 12 2023
Home Office - Police National Computer PNC Service Continuity Updated Market Communication
On 24th March 2023, techUK hosted a market engagement event for the Home Office in conjunction with the National Police Chief's Council. Acting through the Law Enforcement Data Service (LEDS) programme, the department continues to assess the requirement for ensuring a contingency option is in place for PNC and therefore a potential future procurement to ensure the service continuity of the PNC if this is subsequently required
Updated: Fri Jun 09 2023
IPPR - NHS staff desperate for new managers so they have more time to care for patients
An assembly of healthcare professionals has demanded more and better managers as part of a 10-point plan to solve the workforce crisis.
Updated: Fri Jun 09 2023
Summer days and night-shining clouds: The night sky in June
The summer solstice falls on 21 June, marking the start of astronomical summer. Despite the shorter nights, there are many wonderful sights to look out for this month.
Updated: Fri Jun 09 2023
Agile a key theme at the Defence Artificial Intelligence Centres Industry Day
The DAIC held its first Industry Engagement Day in London on 6 March 2023.
Updated: Thu Jun 08 2023
Protecting our troops with science and technology: AI experimentation with Deb
Dr Deb has a history of leading change and innovation in Defence. She is the is the Technical Lead in the Defence AI Centre AI Experimentation Hub.
Updated: Thu Jun 08 2023
techUK recommendations for rail modernisation
techUK has set out recommendations for ensuring vital work to modernise the UK's rail sector is able to continue.
Updated: Thu Jun 08 2023
First Rural Connectivity Champion announced to help drive growth
Government announces apppointment of Simon Fell MP as UK's first Rural Connectivity Champion.
Updated: Wed Jun 07 2023
IPPR - Unfit planning system means a 4,700-year wait for onshore wind needed for energy security, warns report
The current English planning system is not ‘fit for purpose' to build a net zero world, restore nature or meet housing need, according to a new report by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR).
Updated: Wed Jun 07 2023
US and EU to draft an AI code of conduct
Every international summit seems to touch upon questions of AI Governance. This is due, in part, to the fast evolution of technologies like LLMs (Large Language Models), Generative AI, and various interventions by AI experts warning about the risks of the technology. As global discussions on AI governance gain momentum, one of the key initiatives being pursued is the Hiroshima AI process, which aims to establish comprehensive guidelines and frameworks for responsible AI development and deployment.
Updated: Wed Jun 07 2023
A UK Tech Plan: How the next Government can use technology to build a better Britain
techUK is excited to announce the publication of our UK tech plan: How the next Government can use technology to build a better Britain.
Updated: Tue Jun 06 2023
Attracting, developing, and retaining the digital/ hybrid workforce of the future
Blog posted by: Erika Flora - President/CEO, Beyond20, 02 June 2023.
Updated: Tue Jun 06 2023
How important is ITIL certification today and for the future?
Blog posted by: Adam McCullough, Senior Program Manager, 02 June 2023.
Updated: Tue Jun 06 2023
Moving from allyship to advocacy
Scotland is ready to address the root causes of female under-participation in entrepreneurship.
Updated: Tue Jun 06 2023
Odin Vision: Revolutionising healthcare through cloud and AI medical devices
In 2019, Odin Vision was one of five start-ups selected to take part in the UK Space Agency's 'Space to Innovate' programme, which supports the development of innovative solutions using space technology.
Updated: Tue Jun 06 2023
Simplifying Cloud Hosting Adoption
As part of our MoJ and wider Government strategy, we are putting cloud first. The MoJ has been taking strides toward this for a few years via Digital's Platform and Architecture modernisation and hosting offers. Technology Services has now adopted ...
Updated: Tue Jun 06 2023
techUK partners with ITU Green Digital Action COP 28 campaign
techUK is pleased to announce it is partnering with the UN, standards bodies, the World Bank and leading businesses to showcase how the global ICT sector can lead the way in reaching net zero with a newly announced COP 28 ‘Green Digital Action' campaign on how digital tech can accelerate climate ambition and decarbonise itself.
Updated: Tue Jun 06 2023