Public Sector stories - Page 7

OpenAI's UK expansion boosts AI ambitions, but unlocking unstructured data remains vital for the nation's digital and public service advancements.

AI use nears 94% in UK and Ireland firms, yet full business transformation lags; IT outsourcing shifts as offshore activity and client demands grow.

Viatel expands cybersecurity services across Ireland and the UK by acquiring Cybit Cyber's Belfast-based unit, enhancing protection for mid-market and enterprise clients.

Cybit sells its enterprise security division Cybit Cyber to Viatel, enabling both firms to focus on distinct growth and market strategies in technology services.

M Group to acquire Telent, enhancing digital infrastructure services and expanding sector reach, pending regulatory approval in the UK and Ireland.

M Group Services will unify its operations under the name M Group in April 2025, streamlining its GBP £2.5 billion portfolio to enhance service delivery across the UK and Ireland.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has signed a five-year contract worth GBP £150m with Atos to enhance IT and sustainability services.

Lánluas has appointed Nick Gibson as Country Manager for the UK and Ireland to enhance support for TechnologyOne customers amid rising consultancy demand.

The UK's recent Spring Statement has sparked enthusiasm among tech leaders, who back the Chancellor's GBP £3.25 billion investment in AI for public service efficiency.

The UK Government's plan to cut civil service jobs and utilise AI aims to save over GBP £2 billion a year, sparking industry discussions on efficiency.

Unit4 has announced fresh leadership changes and a new service tier, signalling strong demand for its cloud migration services and SaaS ERP solutions.

Experts respond positively to the UK Government's move to integrate artificial intelligence into the civil service, highlighting the need for effective governance and quality data.

A new study by Nexer Digital ranks the UK among Europe's leaders in digital accessibility, highlighting the need for continued progress ahead of the 2025 deadline.

Version 1 has secured a national contract with the Health Service Executive to enhance digitally enabled healthcare services across Ireland.

The AI Summit in Paris brought industry leaders together to discuss ethical AI implementation, highlighting the urgent need for responsible strategies to harness its potential.

Mail Metrics has acquired Adare SEC, its fourth purchase in four years, expanding its workforce and boosting UK revenue projections to GBP £175 million.

Westcon-Comstor has secured a deal to be an authorised AWS distributor across Europe, enhancing partner access to cloud solutions and services.

Climb Channel Solutions Ireland has partnered with SolarWinds to enhance IT management solutions, aiming to boost their presence and revenue in Ireland.

Canon UK has been selected as a key supplier for the University of Essex framework, providing multifunctional print devices and digital solutions.

Org has appointed Mark O'Connor as Managing Director of its Data, Automation & AI practice, aiming to enhance client strategies in advanced technology.