GovTech stories
Seasonal government project timing left the tech group still in the red, even as first-quarter income climbed 21.2% and losses eased.
Councils are being urged to track savings and focus on improvement after software roll-outs, as one New Zealand authority cuts ERP ownership costs by 38%.
Lumana's Principal Product Manager says its camera-agnostic AI platform is expanding beyond security into retail, healthcare and smart cities.
Its software has cut building approval times by up to 70% as authorities seek faster, more transparent planning processes.
Expansion in Europe and the Americas is now a priority as Aurionpro adds a senior transit executive to drive growth beyond its home market.
Startups in regulated sectors will gain access to explainable AI tools as Seekr and OneValley aim to reduce compliance and audit risks.
European IT suppliers can now pay USD $3 to test a post-award tool that screens public-sector contract wins for follow-up research.
Australians lost AUD $2.18 billion to scams in 2025 as fake myGov logins and bogus invoices exploit tax-season urgency, Proofpoint said.
Public bodies can now buy inploi's recruitment platform more easily, as G-Cloud 15 opens access for NHS trusts, councils and departments.
Regulators can now flag risky adverts within 12 hours, as Bigdatr's new system targets fast-moving campaigns in finance, health and gambling.
Federal buyers could gain faster access to drones and telehealth tools as the firms combine surveillance, location and care systems.
Utilities and local authorities could get a wider software stack as the combined group adds payments, inspections and fieldwork tools.
This could speed UK adoption of controlled AI in hospitals, councils and other regulated sectors by shaping a sovereign frontier model.
Businesses in New Zealand can now verify wallet-held IDs on one integration, with age checks possible without revealing full identity.
Rising scrutiny of child care providers is driving demand for earlier risk detection, as the platform logs everyday observations into patterns.
The 24-week review will give Solihull Council an evidence base for AI spending, with hundreds of possible use cases under scrutiny.
Rising regulatory pressure could force banks, merchants and payment firms to tighten controls on AI and card costs as Australia reforms payments.
Nearly half of UK citizens distrust AI in public housing services, despite workers reporting strong confidence in accessibility and delivery by 2028.
Most Britons think the government is moving too slowly, with 58% saying the UK is not ready for AI's impact on jobs and the economy.
The overhaul will replace systems used by 15,000 staff and add STEM events for up to 2,500 children across Cardiff.