New capability agreement with Microsoft
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory's (Dstl) agreement with Microsoft aims to deliver safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI).
Updated: Thu Nov 09 2023
PRINCE2 7: managing change in an ever-changing world
Blog posted by: Ian Clarkson - Practice Director, PPM, QA, 07 November 2023.
Updated: Thu Nov 09 2023
Quantum technologies and the question of tipping points for commercial adoption
Guest blog by Monty Barlow, CEO, Cambridge Consultants, part of Capgemini Invent.
Updated: Thu Nov 09 2023
The Kings Speech 2023, what does it mean for tech?
While this is not the King's first time giving a speech to Parliament, this is the first King's Speech of his reign.
Updated: Thu Nov 09 2023
Astronomers around the world celebrate launch of UK-led space tech
The WEAVE spectrograph for the William Herschel Telescope at the Observatorio del Roque de los Muchachos was officially inaugurated on 30 October 2023.
Updated: Wed Nov 08 2023
Meteors and peak-a-boo Venus: the night sky in November
This month brings a great chance to see Jupiter at its brightest, meteors, a host of wonderful stars and constellations, and a chance to see the Moon eclipse Venus!
Updated: Tue Nov 07 2023
New techUK ITIC Joint Statement: Bringing the Atlantic Declaration to Life for a Stronger Transatlantic Digital Economy
techUK and our US sister organisation ITIC have launched a brand-new paper titled "Bringing the Atlantic Declaration to Life for a Stronger Transatlantic Digital Economy".
Updated: Tue Nov 07 2023
techUK and Government Procurement: Bridging the gap for SMEs
Government Procurement is a topic of obvious importance and great interest to TechUK members, with particular focus for SME members who are often wary and daunted by the high bar to entry for public sector frameworks and other procurement routes.
Updated: Tue Nov 07 2023
Advancing AI ethics beyond compliance
As AI adoption rapidly increases, it's critical that AI ethics progress from abstract theories to concrete practices.
Updated: Mon Nov 06 2023
Cultivating Connections: Networking in the Justice and Emergency Sector
The nature of The Justice and Emergency Services market vertical is that often suppliers work in competition.
Updated: Mon Nov 06 2023
PRINCE2 7 and sustainability: finding meaning in South Sudan
Blog posted by: John Edmonds - Senior PPM Architect, PeopleCert, 02 November 2023.
Updated: Mon Nov 06 2023
Tackling the growing risks of space debris in Earth orbit
The UK is pioneering a path to make satellite operations in Earth orbit sustainable in order to help mitigate damage from orbiting space debris.
Updated: Mon Nov 06 2023
The CAA overhauls its Space Regulation website
The changes are a welcome boost for UK companies seeking a space license.
Updated: Mon Nov 06 2023
Three ways to build digital skills
We think industry and the sector through techUK have significant opportunities to come together to understand how firstly, digital can be thought about as a mindset, secondly where there are opportunities to think outside the box when it comes to digital skills and finally, how can we ensure technology is adopted with skills in mind.
Updated: Mon Nov 06 2023
Bank of England risk keeping interest rates too high for too long, says IPPR
Carsten Jung, IPPR senior economist, reacted to yesterday's interest rate announcement from the Bank of England
Updated: Fri Nov 03 2023
Event summary: How to make savings on your IT budget to invest in innovation
Freeing up IT spend to invest innovation is something most institutions would relish.
Updated: Fri Nov 03 2023
ITIL 4s advanced level modules: where the magic happens
Blog posted by: Tuula Savolainen - Business Line Lead, Accounts, 01 November 2023.
Updated: Fri Nov 03 2023
JRF - Pause on interest rates brings little relief to millions of struggling families
JRF Chief Economist Alfie Stirling responded to the announcement that interest rates will remain at 5.25%
Updated: Fri Nov 03 2023
PRINCE2 7 embedding long-term competencies for project success
Blog posted by: Dr. Andrew Schuster, Partner - Transformation Risk and Advisory, PwC Canada and contributor to PRINCE2 7, Transformation Risk and Advisory, PwC, 02 November 2023.
Updated: Fri Nov 03 2023
Working across teams to streamline services for learners
This post explains how digital and policy teams are collaborating to deliver on an ambitious mission to support citizens through a smooth skills and careers journey.
Updated: Fri Nov 03 2023
BP puts profit before people and planet, says IPPR
The UK's leading progressive thinktank, IPPR, has responded to the announcement that BP has made £2.7 billion ($3.3 billion) in profits and invested £2 billion ($2.5 billion) in fossil fuels in the last quarter (Jul-Sep). BP has also announced a new round of share buybacks, transferring £1.2 billion ($1.5 billion) to shareholders.
Updated: Thu Nov 02 2023
DESNZ: Call for Evidence on the Scope 3 Emissions Reporting Landscape in the UK
The Department for Energy, Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published a call for evidence on the costs, benefits, and practicalities of Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions reporting in the UK.
Updated: Thu Nov 02 2023
IEA - Rate cuts will be back on the agenda soon
Julian Jessop, Economics Fellow at the free market think tank, the Institute of Economic Affairs, commented on the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee's decision to hold Bank Rate at 5.25 per cent
Updated: Thu Nov 02 2023
ITIL 4: Continual Improvement Practice its about the organization
Blog posted by: Kent Simon, Quantum Twenty One and member of the 2023 revision team - ITIL 4: Continual Improvement Practice, 01 November 2023.
Updated: Thu Nov 02 2023
Ofcom issues call for input on the use of fixed wireless links
Ofcom is seeking input from industry and stakeholders on the capability for the use of fixed wireless links and the motivating factors to its choice over alternative technologies.
Updated: Thu Nov 02 2023