07 December 2023

Bob Driver, lead for adoption, UKTIN

Innovation has always been split into two parts: the shiny new thing, and the practical considerations of how to deploy it effectively. When it comes to smart cities and smart communities, the concept is not new, but the reality of delivering connectivity for citizens is challenging.

With technologies and standards constantly evolving, local government must make sure they are effectively navigating the complexities surrounding the deployment of advanced communication technologies. Whether this is how they partner with the private sector, understanding the role they can play in developing commercial models, or complying with regulations around data privacy.

07 December 2023

Mark Grindey, CEO, Zeus Cloud UKBSS

Buying the myth
Organisations of every size, across private and public sector, have bought into the idea that a shared IT infrastructure offers better value for money than a dedicated, on-premise set up. As a result, the UK cloud computing market is now worth £7.5 billion, dominated by just three vendors, and with a big problem: the cost of public cloud services is typically double the equivalent on- premise set up, and significantly less secure and well supported than an on-premise alternative.