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2024: The Year of Technology Transformation in Local Authorities

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2024: The Year of Technology Transformation in Local Authorities

2024: A year of tech transformation for local authorities—AI, net zero, and digital inclusion drive smarter, cost-saving public services.

UK Autumn Budget 2024 Special: Rachel Reeves Pushes Digitalisation in Health, Business, and Local Authorities

Iqbal Bedi

Nov 16 min read

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UK Autumn Budget 2024 Special: Rachel Reeves Pushes Digitalisation in Health, Business, and Local Authorities

Autumn Budget 2024: Transforming the UK with digital health, local authority efficiency, and SME productivity through tech-driven solutions

Leveraging Digital Infrastructure for Whole-Council Outcomes: Delivering a Ripple Effect of Economic Benefits

Iqbal Bedi

Sep 263 min read

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Leveraging Digital Infrastructure for Whole-Council Outcomes: Delivering a Ripple Effect of Economic Benefits

Discover how local authorities can leverage digital infrastructure investments to improve public services and boost economic growth.

Poles Apart: Is the UK’s Broadband Strategy Built on Shaky Foundations

Iqbal Bedi

Aug 305 min read

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Poles Apart: Is the UK’s Broadband Strategy Built on Shaky Foundations

Is the UK's broadband strategy on solid ground? Explore the benefits, risks, and alternatives in the race to meet gigabit targets.

Maximising Take-Up: Strategies for Fibre Operators in an Increasingly Crowded Fibre Market

Iqbal Bedi

Aug 24 min read

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Maximising Take-Up: Strategies for Fibre Operators in an Increasingly Crowded Fibre Market

Alt Nets must innovate beyond connectivity, enhancing services and targeting growth to increase take-up rates in the evolving fibre market.

UK Election Special: What Labour's Landslide Election Win Means for the UK's Tech Landscape

Iqbal Bedi

Jul 55 min read

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UK Election Special: What Labour's Landslide Election Win Means for the UK's Tech Landscape

What Labour's Landslide Election Win Means for the UK's Tech Landscape

An Election Special: How Labour and Conservatives Plan to Transform the UK's Tech Landscape

Iqbal Bedi

Jul 17 min read

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An Election Special: How Labour and Conservatives Plan to Transform the UK's Tech Landscape

is election special article explores the parties' proposals for broadband, 5G, and the role of technology and AI to transform the UK’s creak

UK Fibre Network Consolidation: Navigating the Wave of Fibre M&A

Iqbal Bedi

Jun 64 min read

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UK Fibre Network Consolidation: Navigating the Wave of Fibre M&A

Explore key trends in UK telecoms mergers and acquisitions, highlighting strategic expansions, investments, and collaborations in the fibre.

Addressing Damp to Digital Transformation: The Business Case for Technology in Social Housing

Iqbal Bedi

Apr 114 min read

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Addressing Damp to Digital Transformation: The Business Case for Technology in Social Housing

In an era where technology is revolutionising every aspect of life, its potential to transform social housing is undeniable. This article...

From Rural Roads to Smart Regions and Smart Transport: The Role of Local Authorities in the Automated Vehicles Bill

Iqbal Bedi

Mar 14 min read

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From Rural Roads to Smart Regions and Smart Transport: The Role of Local Authorities in the Automated Vehicles Bill

The Automated Vehicles Bill, introduced to the UK Parliament in February 2024, marks a significant milestone in the evolution of...

UK Local Authority Connectivity Landscape: 2024

Iqbal Bedi

Feb 65 min read

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UK Local Authority Connectivity Landscape: 2024

Find out if your local authority's connectivity initiatives are keeping pace with the UK's digital transformation.

State of the UK Fibre Market: Update 2024

Iqbal Bedi

Jan 95 min read

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State of the UK Fibre Market: Update 2024

2024 UK Fibre Market Update: Altnets grow, surpass Openreach in build rate, but face investment and overbuild challenges.

Navigating Fiscal Challenges: A Digital Imperative for Local Authorities

Iqbal Bedi

Dec 1, 20234 min read

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Navigating Fiscal Challenges: A Digital Imperative for Local Authorities

Recently, I have engaged in extensive discussions with numerous local authority Chief Executives and senior leaders, and I have gained...

Navigating the Evolution of Telecoms: From Infrastructure Expansion to Customer-Centricity

Iqbal Bedi

Nov 4, 20233 min read

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Navigating the Evolution of Telecoms: From Infrastructure Expansion to Customer-Centricity

Clients often seek our insights into the ever-evolving landscape of the fixed telecoms market and its future trajectory. It's important...

ARTICLE: Embracing 5G Transformation: Redesigning Business Models for Public Services

Iqbal Bedi

Sep 29, 20233 min read

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ARTICLE: Embracing 5G Transformation: Redesigning Business Models for Public Services

The advent of 5G technology represents a significant leap forward, promising to revolutionise the way we interact, innovate, and conduct...

ARTICLE: Rethinking the Altnet Model: Navigating Challenges with Innovative Hybrid Solutions

Iqbal Bedi

Aug 30, 20233 min read

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ARTICLE: Rethinking the Altnet Model: Navigating Challenges with Innovative Hybrid Solutions

Altnets face challenges like capital costs and scaled-back builds. Smaller players must pivot to hybrid strategies for sustainable growth.

ARTICLE: Unlocking Private Investment in Digital Infrastructure - Lessons Learned

Iqbal Bedi

Aug 4, 20233 min read

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ARTICLE: Unlocking Private Investment in Digital Infrastructure - Lessons Learned

We outline the five key lessons learned and how local authorities can rapidly unlock digital investment.

ARTICLE: Altnets Facing Challenges: The Economy, Downscaled Plans, and Low Take-up Rates

Iqbal Bedi

Jul 5, 20233 min read

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ARTICLE: Altnets Facing Challenges: The Economy, Downscaled Plans, and Low Take-up Rates

This monthly insight sheds light on the challenges faced by alternative network providers (altnets) in the UK.

ARTICLE: Embracing Digital Transformation: A Pathway to Success for Public Authorities

Iqbal Bedi

Jun 5, 20234 min read

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ARTICLE: Embracing Digital Transformation: A Pathway to Success for Public Authorities

Public authorities should collaborate with Intelligens Consulting, a renowned expert in whole-council digital transformation, to unlock thei

ARTICLE: Who Will Survive in the Crowded UK Fibre Market?

Iqbal Bedi

Apr 28, 20233 min read

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ARTICLE: Who Will Survive in the Crowded UK Fibre Market?

The Connected North conference held last month highlighted once again the dominating theme of consolidation in the UK fibre market and...

ARTICLE: Wireless ISPs - Vital Players in the UK's Telecoms Sector?

Iqbal Bedi

Mar 29, 20233 min read

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ARTICLE: Wireless ISPs - Vital Players in the UK's Telecoms Sector?

As the UK races towards gigabit connectivity for every household by 2030, it's easy to think that wireless ISPs are a thing of the past....

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