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How The Public Sector Can Turn Electric Transport Ambitions And Charging Strategies Into Reality – Mer
The public sector is seen as the driving force for many of the UK’s green initiatives. This responsibility comes with many challenges, Sam Illsley, Head of Public Sector at Mer, looks at how the public sector can turn electric transport ambitions and charging strategies into reality. From recycling domestic waste to decarbonising public sector buildings…
Read MoreHow The Framespan Framework Platform Is Taking Over Public Sector Procurement
Ed Bradley, CEO and Founder of Framespan, on how their framework platform is taking over public sector procurement. When I spoke with Public Sector Focus last, we had only just begun our journey. Now, a year on, the landscape of public sector procurement continues to evolve, and so have we. It all stemmed from a…
Read MoreFrom Office to Anywhere
The concept of remote working has undergone a significant transformation over recent years, shifting from a rarely explored option to a necessity in a dispersed workplace. This evolution has been driven by technological advancements, changes in work culture, and the pursuit of greater efficiency. Frontier Software explore the rise of remote work to its current…
Read MoreShifting Perspectives on NHS Staffing Costs and the Role of Agency Staff
Roger Clements, Chief Growth Officer at Matrix, discusses the constant attention being drawn to the NHS’s staggering expenditure of over £10 billion on temporary staff, sparking crucial conversations about chronic staff shortages and the reliance on agency workers. Amidst these discussions, it’s imperative to integrate broader perspectives into our understanding of the situation. Firstly, it’s…
Read MoreRenewable EV Infrastructure Is Key To Green Transport And New Legislation
Sam Illsley, Head of Public Sector at Mer, discusses the centrality of electric mobility to green transport initiatives and local authorities’ soon-to-be-legislated EV charging strategy demands. Green transport methods can significantly decarbonise UK transport by cutting one-quarter of greenhouse gas emissions. It can also improve public health, stopping the human-made pollution responsible for between 28,000…
Read MoreTransition To Electric Saves Nottingham City Council £1 million In Running Costs This Year
Nottingham City Council used Clenergy EV’s chargepoint management system (CPMS) to help save them £1M in annual running costs and report a 130,000kg reduction in its carbon footprint. These results, coupled with their extensive experience in transitioning 50% of its fleet have seen them cited by fleet managers from multiple sectors as the blueprint to…
Read MoreBright Horizons – Unified Communications Made Easier For Nursery Staff
Daisy has helped to free up time as well as save us money. We are also very mindful of environmental impact, guided by our own Future Earth Green Agenda. The new Daisy system has helped us with our commitment to minimise our carbon footprint. Personally, I’d like to say how easy Daisy have been to…
Read MoreFaster, Greener, Cheaper – Dealing With IT Infrastructure Complexity In A Hybrid Cloud World
THE CHANGING FACE OF THE IT LANDSCAPE The business systems and IT landscapes organisations need to manage have significantly evolved over the last five years. The pandemic was understandably a huge driver of change, with most organisations having to quickly bolt on new capabilities to support remote working and keep day-to-day operations running. But those…
Read MoreHow Museums Can Support Dementia Care With National Museums Liverpool
Carol Rogers MBE, Director of House of Memories at National Museums Liverpool, shares how House of Memories – an innovative museum-led dementia awareness programme – is supporting the health and social care sector and people living with dementia. With approximately 944,000 people in the UK living with dementia, and this number expected to increase to…
Read MoreHow Can Local Authorities Ease The Pain Of Potholes?
The winter months are upon us with the cold, wet weather exacerbating potholes on key roads in our towns and cities. Dave Sanders, Head of Technical Sales at Wrekin, explores the pothole problem in detail. He analyses one of the root causes – poor ironworks – and the innovations on hand for a long-term solution.…
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