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Joined-up thinking: achieving efficiencies in local government

Carwyn Cook Carwyn Cook

2020-11-25 We explore the impact of consolidating existing two-tier council areas into unitary authorities, and the formation of further combined authorities.

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An open laptop with graphs on screen, a note pad and pair of green glasses on a table facing a sunny garden.

Race to Net Zero - Why data (and a plan) are the key to winning the race

Rich Hampshire Rich Hampshire

2020-10-12 To beat climate change and reach Net Zero targets, private and public organisations need to focus on data and build an actionable game plan.

Female hand holding a transparent globe in the middle of a grass meadow in the full sunshine
Female hand holding a transparent globe in the middle of a grass meadow in the full sunshine

Race to Net Zero - Making sense of the jargon

Pulina Abeywickrama Pulina Abeywickrama

2020-10-05 Whether you are just starting out on your Net Zero journey, or want to take your sustainability strategy to the next level, time to get clarity on what all of the jargon really means.

COVID-19: Alleviating payment burden on customers while maintaining cash flow
COVID-19: Alleviating payment burden on customers while maintaining cash flow

COVID-19: Alleviating payment burden on customers while maintaining cash flow

Alan Griffiths Alan Griffiths

2020-05-07 The country’s lock down is creating loss of business, income and jobs for many, translating into the inability – or fear of – keeping up with payments. So how can service providers maintain their cash flow while helping their customers?

Making 5G a reality — what needs to happen next?
Making 5G a reality — what needs to happen next?

Making 5G a reality — what needs to happen next?

Guy Matthews Guy Matthews

2019-03-07 What does it take to make 5G a reality? Guy Matthews considers all options.

Ready to lead the 5G revolution
Ready to lead the 5G revolution

Ready to lead the 5G revolution

Andrew Palmer Andrew Palmer

2019-02-25 Andrew Palmer looks at 5G’s potential in our lives and how to make it a reality

Smart Cities and Connected Communities - the need for standards
Smart Cities and Connected Communities - the need for standards

Smart Cities and Connected Communities - the need for standards

Andrew Palmer Andrew Palmer

2019-02-12 Andrew Palmer looks at what it takes to achieve Smart Cities

Having your debt collections cake and eating it, too
Having your debt collections cake and eating it, too

Having your debt collections cake and eating it, too

Phil Skinner Philip Skinner

2019-01-17 This CGI blog post discusses the ideal capabilities in a solution to modernise debt collections.

Having your debt collections cake and eating it, too
Having your debt collections cake and eating it, too

Having your debt collections cake and eating it, too

Phil Skinner Philip Skinner

2019-01-17 This CGI blog post discusses the ideal capabilities in a solution to modernise debt collections.

Intelligent Care – breaking down the barriers between health and social care
Intelligent Care – breaking down the barriers between health and social care

Intelligent Care – breaking down the barriers between health and social care

Tim Roberts-Holmes Tim Roberts-Holmes

2018-06-28 The January Cabinet reshuffle saw Jeremy Hunt adding long-term care funding responsibility to his health portfolio and gaining a minister of state for health and social care. It was a market that, once again, government is trying to sort out...