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In a significant stride for both artificial intelligence adoption in government and secure cloud computing, Microsoft is preparing to deliver its much-hyped AI Copilot tool to the Pentagon by the summer of next year. The move marks a watershed moment: government agencies with the most sensitive...

Denmark's Ministry of Digitisation has announced plans to phase out the use of Microsoft products within its operations, signaling a significant shift in the country's approach to public sector IT infrastructure. This decision underscores Denmark's commitment to enhancing digital sovereignty...

When most people think about air travel, they picture sleek jets cutting through clouds, satellite-guided navigation, and the kind of advanced technology that seems to belong more to the future than the past. What virtually no one pictures is a 30-year-old operating system—Windows 95—quietly but...

The canton of Aargau in Switzerland has officially unveiled a comprehensive artificial intelligence (AI) strategy designed to steer its public administration towards a future that is both innovative and responsible. This long-anticipated strategy, developed since January 2025 with input from key...

Here’s a summary based on the original article from PublicTechnology: Major UK Government Copilot Trial: Key Findings Scope: 20,000 civil servants 12 government departments 3-month pilot (end of last year) Led by the Government Digital Service (GDS) and Department for Science, Innovation and...

Civil servants across several UK government departments have recently concluded a pioneering three-month trial using Microsoft 365 Copilot—an AI-powered assistant designed to supercharge administrative productivity and redefine the capabilities of public sector staff. According to newly released...

The generative AI revolution is no longer just a far-off promise for efficiency obsessed enterprises or bold tech startups; it is rapidly reshaping the daily routines of some of the world’s oldest and largest institutions. Nowhere is this impact more evident than in the United Kingdom’s civil...

Artificial intelligence has rapidly emerged as a transformative technology, touching virtually every sector of the global economy. In the corridors of government, where efficiency and value for taxpayers are paramount, the adoption of AI is no longer a theoretical luxury but a pragmatic...

In the rapidly accelerating world of digital transformation, few stories illustrate the impact of artificial intelligence on public sector efficiency as vividly as the recent study on Microsoft’s 365 Copilot deployment in the UK government. Across a sweeping three-month trial—including 20,000...

The corridors of Whitehall have long echoed with the sounds of shuffling paperwork, the tap-tap of repetitive data entry, and the low hum of meetings shrouded in bureaucratic jargon. Yet, a recent landmark trial involving the UK government and Microsoft hints at a future where those echoes grow...

As artificial intelligence continues its rapid march into the heart of everyday professional life, few developments have provoked as much anticipation—and scrutiny—as the deployment of AI copilots in the workplace. The recent UK government trial, which tested the tangible effects of Microsoft...

Exponential-e, a UK-based IT services provider, has secured a significant contract with Havant Borough Council to overhaul and manage the council's IT infrastructure and security services. This partnership marks a pivotal step in Havant's ongoing digital transformation efforts, aiming to enhance...

In the shifting landscape of digital transformation, the role of sovereign public clouds is emerging as a defining factor for national innovation, data protection, and regulatory compliance—especially in the age of artificial intelligence. As organizations worldwide grapple with increasing...

Amid rapid developments in artificial intelligence, Services Australia—one of the nation’s largest and most data-driven public agencies—has embarked on a strategic journey to overhaul its approach to digital information and automation. The release of its 2025–27 Automation and AI Strategy offers...

Microsoft’s handling of internal dissent and external scrutiny over its technology’s use in conflict zones has emerged as a focal point in the ongoing debate about the responsibilities of global tech companies. The company’s recent actions—firing employees for staging pro-Palestinian protests...

Winning a Microsoft Solution Partner designation is an accolade increasingly sought after by technology consultancies, especially as public sector organizations prioritize rapid, secure, and scalable digital transformation. When Launch Consulting, an AI-first digital transformation firm under...

Kern County, a sprawling heartland of California as its third-largest county, is renowned both for its agricultural productivity and strategic contributions to the energy sector. In the midst of digital transformation, the county government faces modern security challenges—especially as its...

IBM has recently announced the establishment of a dedicated Microsoft Practice, aiming to enhance collaboration between the two tech giants in the realms of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and security. This initiative is set to leverage the combined expertise of over 33,000...

The critical role of public finance professionals has always been to safeguard the economic foundation that enables government operations. Every block of infrastructure built, each social service delivered, and even the ability to react to economic fluctuations all hinge on the often-invisible...

There’s a curious shiver of excitement running through Denmark’s public sector, and no, it’s not because of the unpredictable Nordic weather or the nation’s legendary love for licorice. The culprit this time is KMD A/S, a stalwart of Danish IT and, as of late, the face of digital bravado by...