The Rise of UrbanTech

How new technology is reinventing local public services

Driven by severe budgetary pressures and rising citizen expectations, the UK could be poised for a period of widespread local innovation, propelled by startups and the most forward-thinking local councils.

This report:

Explains the local government landscape and the drivers for change that are stimulating innovation
Explores past approaches to local council IT and technology spending
Details the latest technological trends that are providing new impetus for reform
Highlights the digital agendas of the most forward-thinking and digitally mature councils
Showcases the most innovative startups that are working with local government today
Demystifies the procurement processes and sales cycles of local councils

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Johnny Hugill

Lead, Procurement & Business Systems

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