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Why KYB is as vital as KYC to prevent fraud
Tuesday 12 September 2023 @ 09:27Numerous public sector organisations are employing know your citizen (KYC)
strategies to help prevent fraud. However, it is only part of the solution. Know your
business (KYB) checks are equally important and should be performed in
tandem with KYC to combat fraudulent activity. Undertaking such checks
highlights what sort of company you are dealing with and whether they are, in
fact, a legitimate business, sanctioned, or managed by bad actors. It is vital
insight that reveals the potential threats of conducting business with an
organisation.
Why KYB is as vital as KYC to prevent fraud
Kyndryl signs agreement with HMRC to accelerate and de-risk modernisation in critical tax infrastructure for UK Citizens
Thursday 07 September 2023 @ 09:00
New £4.4m deal with HMRC for major managed services and cloud transformation |
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Kyndryl signs agreement with HMRC to accelerate and de-risk modernisation in critical tax infrastructure for UK Citizens
Unlocking the Benefits of Small Businesses for Health and Wellness in Communities
Monday 04 September 2023 @ 15:23Small businesses are the lifeblood of many
communities, offering a wide range of benefits to their local areas. From
providing access to health services and promoting physical activity to creating
jobs that support families and helping stabilize housing costs, small
businesses offer a variety of ways to improve their communities. Wired Gov Ltd. invites you to explore how
small businesses can make a big impact in the following
article.
Unlocking the Benefits of Small Businesses for Health and Wellness in Communities
Business Certificate of Competence in Product Safety (BCCPS)
Sunday 03 September 2023 @ 11:30Are you
responsible for designing, manufacturing, distributing, or part of the supply
chain for consumer products?
Business Certificate of Competence in Product Safety (BCCPS)
Recruiters Handbook: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Recruitment Essentials
Wednesday 12 July 2023 @ 16:23In recent years, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have become vital in
the public sector.
Now, organisations develop programs and policies that
promote workplace representation and involvement of people of various
ethnicities, races, genders, religions, ages, sexual orientations, abilities,
disabilities, backgrounds, and experiences.
Recruiters Handbook: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Recruitment Essentials
Understanding the Future of AI: An In-Depth Q&A on the EU Artificial Intelligence Act
Wednesday 05 July 2023 @ 00:00
The EU Artificial Intelligence
(AI) Act (Draft 1) was recently published. Being leaders in AI for the public
sector, ICS.AI have been following this for some time and will be conforming to
the Act and its amendments. The Act is welcome, needed and appropriate.
Understanding the Future of AI: An In-Depth Q&A on the EU Artificial Intelligence Act
Case Study: London Ambulance Service Driving Cost Efficiency Whilst Enhancing Medication Safety
Sunday 02 July 2023 @ 16:26White Horse Scientific, in partnership with Logicall Wireless Solutions, has
spearheaded a groundbreaking initiative to enhance medication safety within the
London Ambulance Service (LAS). By deploying an innovative Automated
Temperature Monitoring System (ATMS). This case study explores the successful
implementation, outstanding results achieved, and a transformative impact on
LAS operations.
Case Study: London Ambulance Service Driving Cost Efficiency Whilst Enhancing Medication Safety
Sheffield Hallam University Case Study: From Enforced Covid Closure to Full Datacentre Migration in 12 Weeks
Wednesday 21 June 2023 @ 16:30Multiple Challenges: The sudden loss
of these rooms as a student resource was a chief concern for the university, as
many students lacked the funds to purchase their own high-end computers. Also,
as part of an ambitious 20-year campus redesign, the building that housed its
primary datacentre was earmarked for demolition. Finally, whilst the datacentre
itself was by no means at end of life, it was beginning to show signs of age.
Sheffield Hallam had a decision to make.
Sheffield Hallam University Case Study: From Enforced Covid Closure to Full Datacentre Migration in 12 Weeks
Undertake adverse media checks for best practice sanctions screening and fraud prevention
Wednesday 07 June 2023 @ 12:06The
growth in online fraud, along with those sanctioned around the world –
largely from Russia, but also those in positions of power in countries such as
Iran and Myanmar - requires those in the public sector to take a best practice
approach to fraud prevention and sanctions screening.
Undertake adverse media checks for best practice sanctions screening and fraud prevention
Digital Poverty Alliance Unveils National Delivery Plan to End Digital Poverty by 2030
Monday 22 May 2023 @ 13:04London,
22nd May – The Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) has
announced a landmark strategy to end digital poverty in the United Kingdom by
2030, setting out six core missions and calling on government, industry, and
local communities to work together to achieve this aim.
Digital Poverty Alliance Unveils National Delivery Plan to End Digital Poverty by 2030
How the UK’s Largest Public Service Department Harnessed the Value of SysTrack Data
Monday 15 May 2023 @ 16:23The Department for
Work and Pensions’ use of Lakeside to protect devices has been
shortlisted for a Smarter Working Live award
How the UK’s Largest Public Service Department Harnessed the Value of SysTrack Data
CGI partners with Breakthrough on its pre-apprenticeship programme
Wednesday 22 March 2023 @ 12:17CGI partners with Breakthrough, a social enterprise to provide a pre-apprenticeship programme for prison leavers and those at risk of entering the criminal justice system.
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CGI partners with Breakthrough on its pre-apprenticeship programme
Local Authority Case Study - Energy Consumption significantly reduced - Projected 5-Year Savings almost £1m
Monday 06 March 2023 @ 11:46Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (RCTCBC) consists of Five Valleys to
include Rhondda Fawr, Fach, Cynon, Taf and Ely with a population of 238,306
(2016 Census) and is the third largest of the 22 Authorities within
Wales.
Local Authority Case Study - Energy Consumption significantly reduced - Projected 5-Year Savings almost £1m
Why identifying PEPs and RCAs is a critical part of public sector sanctions screening
Monday 13 February 2023 @ 14:20The
war in Ukraine has unleashed a plethora of global sanctions against entities,
politicians and businesspeople in Russia and Belarus.
While those in the public sector know there is a legal requirement to screen against growing sanctions lists, what about politically exposed persons (PEPs) and relatives and close associates (RCAs)?
Read Full Industry News Article:Why identifying PEPs and RCAs is a critical part of public sector sanctions screening
Listed Restoration Project Case Study - India Buildings, Liverpool, England
Thursday 26 January 2023 @ 10:12India Buildings,
in Liverpool, is a Grade*II listed building and one of the most iconic
buildings in the city. In 2017 an extensive refurbishment programme was
undertaken to restore the building to its former glory. Completed in August
2021, the 10-storey building is to serve as a regional government hub for
around 4,500 civil servants.
Listed Restoration Project Case Study - India Buildings, Liverpool, England
Fintech Soldo to support UK government share funds with citizens in need via pre-paid cards
Thursday 12 January 2023 @ 13:57
With the UK currently facing the worst cost-of-living crisis in 60 years, more
and more people are reliant on relevant government agencies for monetary
support. However, dispersing funds is complex and timely, and tracking that
spend can be a costly and manual process - made up of bank transfers, food and
energy vouchers.
Fintech Soldo to support UK government share funds with citizens in need via pre-paid cards
Cyber security specialists Digital Craftsmen offer businesses seasonal tips for a Silent Night with their IT.
Thursday 08 December 2022 @ 10:00Cyber
security specialists Digital
Craftsmen has put together a Christmas security checklist to help
business directors enjoy Silent Nights over the festive
period.
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Cyber security specialists Digital Craftsmen offer businesses seasonal tips for a Silent Night with their IT.
Queen’s Building - University of Bristol Engineering and The New Wing
Monday 05 December 2022 @ 16:42Located between
University Walk and Cantocks close, Queen’s Building is a large,
four-storey, 1950’s building that falls within the Tyndalls Park
Conservation Area. The north-west section of the building is under proposal for
extension.
Queen’s Building - University of Bristol Engineering and The New Wing
The algorithmic tool freeing ICO's resources
Wednesday 23 November 2022 @ 11:48
The Information
Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is using an algorithmic tool that categorises
incoming emails and sends an automatic response signposting to an online
service to organisations and individuals who are requesting a change in their
business address.
The algorithmic tool freeing ICO's resources
Why clean databases aren't just for Christmas
Monday 14 November 2022 @ 14:12As
the end of the year looms some in the public sector invest any available end of
year budget into ‘back office’ tasks, such as cleaning their user
databases. This sees them cleaning the contact data on their databases –
names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses of those that use their
services – to ensure accurate datasets.
Why clean databases aren't just for Christmas
Why content sprawl has CIOs running scared
Sunday 30 October 2022 @ 10:22Emerging and
advancing technologies are driving the exponential growth of content creation
and retention in an organisation. This growth is creating unmanaged silos,
often containing terabytes or even petabytes of
information.
Why content sprawl has CIOs running scared
Cost of living crisis driving public sector demand for salary sacrifice car schemes
Tuesday 25 October 2022 @ 10:46Fleet management experts see cost of
living crisis drive public sector demand for salary sacrifice car
schemes
Cost of living crisis driving public sector demand for salary sacrifice car schemes
The Consumer Codes Approval Scheme (CCAS) - Inspiring business and consumer confidence
Tuesday 18 October 2022 @ 12:21With almost
80,000 businesses now part of the Consumer Codes Approval Scheme (CCAS) and
more than £97billion of consumer spending protected, CCAS continues to
grow from strength to strength. CCAS was launched by the Chartered Trading
Standards Institute (CTSI) in 2013 as a means of promoting consumer interests
by setting out the principles of effective customer service and
protection.
The Consumer Codes Approval Scheme (CCAS) - Inspiring business and consumer confidence
Essential Campaign Advice for Political Candidates with Disabilities
Friday 14 October 2022 @ 11:00Running for office is a way to impact your community and create the change you want to see. The following advice will help you navigate the challenges of campaigning, including how to address inclusivity for others with disabilities, courtesy of WiredGov.
Read Full Industry News Article:Essential Campaign Advice for Political Candidates with Disabilities
Developing leadership within local authorities
Wednesday 21 September 2022 @ 13:50Professional
development is an intrinsic factor for organisations in operating smarter and
more efficiently. By helping employees master the skills they need to progress,
you can shape the development of your future leaders. As an organisation which
for many years has provided professional qualification training, CTSI
understands the huge benefits that professional development provides to both
employees and their own organisations.
Developing leadership within local authorities
The importance of fraud prevention during the cost of living crisis
Sunday 11 September 2022 @ 09:54The big jump in inflation has created a cost of living crisis. Combine this with an increase in digitalisation of services and remote working at a time of great volatility in the world, and you create new motives and justification for fraud to flourish. In fact, the current turmoil has fed into the three elements of the fraud triangle: motivation, opportunity and rationalisation.
Read Full Industry News Article:The importance of fraud prevention during the cost of living crisis
UK government and political organisations have spent over £15m on Meta advertising since 2019
Thursday 21 July 2022 @ 11:15Government and political organisations have spent more than £15m on advertising and exposure on Meta (formally Facebook Inc) since November 2018, which is the second-highest out of all UK industries.
Read Full Industry News Article:UK government and political organisations have spent over £15m on Meta advertising since 2019
How technology can empower a public sector facing significant cuts
Wednesday 29 June 2022 @ 12:30There is huge pressure on the public purse due to Covid. It’s the main
factor why the government has recently announced its plans to cut up to 91,000
civil service jobs - about a fifth of the workforce - over the next three years
to save £3.5 billion.
How technology can empower a public sector facing significant cuts
UKAuthority Smart Places & Communities 2022
Monday 13 June 2022 @ 11:05UKAuthority Smart Places &
Communities 2022
Wed 22nd- Fri June
24th 2022, 11:00-12:45 via
Teams Live
Join UKAuthority this month for our virtual conference running across three mornings as we explore the development of digitally smart communities and infrastructures and discuss what we can imagine for the future of public services.
Read Full Industry News Article:UKAuthority Smart Places & Communities 2022
CTSI Conference 15-17 June 2022 - The Mercure Grand, Bristol
Wednesday 08 June 2022 @ 10:11Paul Scully, Parliamentary Undersecretary of State at BEIS announced as Key Plenary Speaker
CTSI Conference 15-17 June 2022 - The Mercure Grand, Bristol
Objective selected for firearms legislative reform
Monday 23 May 2022 @ 10:00Objective
RegWorks, a specialist end-to-end regulatory platform, has been selected by New
Zealand Police to develop the firearms registry.
Objective selected for firearms legislative reform
Automation Deployed by City of Wolverhampton Council: Latest Video Case Study
Monday 25 April 2022 @ 16:55City of Wolverhampton Council were
looking for a partner to help them redesign their core IT service functions,
including implementation and training.
Automation Deployed by City of Wolverhampton Council: Latest Video Case Study
Gartner Report Predicts 2022: Governments Scaling Gains From Disruption
Wednesday 20 April 2022 @ 16:47In 2020 and 2021,
governments accelerated digital initiatives to respond to pandemic-induced
operational disruptions.
Gartner Report Predicts 2022: Governments Scaling Gains From Disruption
Covid Survey Case Study - Coronavirus and Me
Tuesday 12 April 2022 @ 11:52For many
of us, school was the time of our lives. It’s the time when we’re
most socially active - surrounded by friends every day with no responsibilities
or distractions.
Covid Survey Case Study - Coronavirus and Me
Latest Guidance on Renewable Energy Technologies, Certified Bodies, Schemes, Best Practice and Legislation
Thursday 10 March 2022 @ 16:00The
Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is launching a new, free expert
guide for green energy installation businesses through its Business Companion
platform.
Latest Guidance on Renewable Energy Technologies, Certified Bodies, Schemes, Best Practice and Legislation
Four steps to spring clean public sector databases
Thursday 10 March 2022 @ 15:56The
challenging last two years have seen many in the public sector understandably
focus on providing core services to the public. This has meant a large number
have neglected important ‘back office’ functions, such as ensuring
the cleanliness of their databases.
Four steps to spring clean public sector databases
Food Waste Action week: 7 - 13 March 2022
Monday 07 March 2022 @ 09:50With UK households wasting on average
the equivalent of eight meals a week, (87,000 tonnes of food waste across all
households in seven days), TV presenter Gregg Wallace joins
Food Waste Action Week to help households get on top of food
waste and spread the message Wasting Food Feeds Climate
Change.
Food Waste Action week: 7 - 13 March 2022
Workplace Wellbeing with Civil Service Sports Council
Thursday 10 February 2022 @ 10:00
The past couple of years have been extremely challenging and it has become increasingly important to reassess our commitment to wellbeing as well as how we can educate ourselves and support those around us. |
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Workplace Wellbeing with Civil Service Sports Council
IriusRisk and Methods partner to deliver automated threat modeling for public sector software
Wednesday 19 January 2022 @ 10:15Automated threat modelling company IriusRisk has partnered with
Methods, the leading public sector digital transformation consultant to deliver
embedded threat modeling to improve the security of public sector
services.
IriusRisk and Methods partner to deliver automated threat modeling for public sector software
Good, Bad & Ugly: One Year Procuring with The Government Social Value Model
Sunday 09 January 2022 @ 12:48Live Event: Wed, 12 Jan 2022
12:30 - 13:30 GMT - Intelligent thinking, shared learning, enabled services,
quality outcomes, best social value for taxpayers
Good, Bad & Ugly: One Year Procuring with The Government Social Value Model
How address verification can help solve a number of challenges for the public sector in 2022
Monday 03 January 2022 @ 00:00
How address verification
can help solve a number of challenges for the public sector in
2022
How address verification can help solve a number of challenges for the public sector in 2022
DWF named as a supplier on UK Government's Crown Commercial Service's Legal Services panel
Monday 13 December 2021 @ 11:10DWF, the global
provider of integrated legal and business services, has been named as a
supplier on UK Government's Crown Commercial Service's (CCS) Legal Services
Panel, which has a total estimated value of £300 -
£400m.
DWF named as a supplier on UK Government's Crown Commercial Service's Legal Services panel
Safeguarding COVID19 Vaccines
Tuesday 07 December 2021 @ 10:38The system allows healthcare professionals to
continuously monitor vaccines stored in a fridge and receive alerts should the
temperature move out of a defined range.
Safeguarding COVID19 Vaccines
Why data hygiene is critical for local councils
Tuesday 19 October 2021 @ 16:10Even before Covid
and the accelerated period of digital transformation, parts of the private
sector had undergone a data revolution. Data analytics now sit firmly at the
heart of many organisations influencing what communications we receive, what
product recommendations we are offered, the news we are served and even the
creation of TV shows based on what an algorithm believes will be
successful.
Why data hygiene is critical for local councils
SAFER BUSINESS DRIVING, CPD Standards Office Accredited face to face interactive 2 hours training course/presentation
Monday 11 October 2021 @ 00:00A new and exciting Continuing Professional Development (CPDSO) accredited
training product has been added to my list of driver management
services.
SAFER BUSINESS DRIVING, CPD Standards Office Accredited face to face interactive 2 hours training course/presentation
How to ensure compliance as anti-money laundering (AML) and know your customer (KYC) laws proliferate
Sunday 10 October 2021 @ 13:57Fraud is becoming a serious problem in the public sector as interactions in
the digital space become more prevalent.
How to ensure compliance as anti-money laundering (AML) and know your customer (KYC) laws proliferate