We are currently in the midst of what is commonly referred to as the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This has seen a shift from the traditional engineered mechanical technologies of the 19th and early 20th centuries to digital technology and all the innovation this has engendered.

In policing and intelligence, decision-making is fraught with risk. Simply put, making the wrong choice is not an option and getting it right first time is imperative.

One thing we’ve all learned during the last year is how to deal with uncertainty and change.

As the NHS moves towards a population-based approach to service delivery, and healthcare systems shift away from acute care tariff-based payments, it’s crucial that we do not lose our focus on data quality.

Covid-19 deaths and infection rates continue to drop in most parts of the world, yet this is far from the end of the pandemic.

Think of an area of your life that isn’t touched in some respect by a digital component. Or think of any experience and remove all digital influences. What would your life look like?

While safeguarding issues are sadly not new, the new guidance reflects the fact that children and young people are facing more complex problems today than they ever have before.

The UK is set to spend over £9bn this year on PFI contracts – and a total of £48bn in the next five years. This level of spending will continue until we see the first peak in contracts expiring around 2030. Expiry will see assets worth £14bn (their original capital value) transferring back to public ownership.

The journey for police forces to achieving GDPR compliance and avoiding Information Commissioner's Office investigation, fines, and reputational damage.

The opportunity for police forces to move to an intelligent and compliant information management system where all data can be stored and accessed in one place.