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Data insights are now woven into the fabric of modern policymaking but is a balancing act between reaping these dividends while also protecting citizens’ right to privacy. Andy Lethbridge explains

From the lingering consequences of the pandemic to geopolitical instability and the rising cost of living, having an effective system of public administration has never been so important. Here, Tim Everington explains how BAE Systems Digital Intelligence and Kainos have been helping strengthen civil service capabilities at HM Passport Office

With technology becoming increasingly vital, Matt Boyd and Richard Thorburn explain how police analysts and their expert tradecraft can hold the key to effective automation

Policymakers are increasingly reliant on data to strengthen government performance but this evolution does not always run smooth. Here, Andy Lethbridge spotlights the key data themes and challenges we are witnessing in our day to day work across central government

Harriet Barr examines the challenges faced in moving from research to operations and explains why machine learning is actually the easy bit

Julian Cracknell, Managing Director at BAE Systems Applied Intelligence, considers a world reshaped by Covid-19, a world that is slowly starting to take shape on the horizon

Secure government organisations must protect their data but this need not mean restricting access to the latest technologies, says Oliver Dammone

Miriam Howe takes a look at the evolving concept of cyber power, and spotlights the interconnected and integrated ecosystem which underpins its growth across borders, governments and industry worldwide

How is UK Defence seeking to turn data into a strategic asset? Mivy James sits down with Major General Tom Copinger-Symes CBE, Director of Military Digitisation in the UK’s Strategic Command, to find out…

How can governments use cyber to strengthen their diplomatic reach and heft? Jo Massey spotlights this evolving field and considers how the UK is seeking to move from steps to strides

Artificial intelligence is here to stay but fears about this new technology remain stubbornly high. Mivy James sets out seven ways to inject greater calm and reassurance into its deployment

Artificial intelligence may offer exciting ways to strengthen public services but it’s not without its challenges. Richard Thorburn sheds some light on the importance of accuracy and transparency when deploying these new technologies

When it comes down to it, innovation is a creative act, says Chris Bull. He explains why it isn’t something you can process into existence and suggests how to set your compass for a more innovative future

Secure government organisations have traditionally maintained their networks within air-gapped, siloed environments. But it doesn’t have to be this way, as Andy Brown explains