Technology

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

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

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

The UK-Australia and UK-New Zealand FTAs Enter Into Force

The United Kingdom's Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with Australia and New Zealand, the first signed after leaving the European Union, entered into force yesterday. These deals are projected to significantly boost bilateral trade, increasing it by 53% with Australia and 59% with New Zealand.

Updated: Fri Jun 02 2023