How we’re growing our community of ‘low coders’
Di Washbrook explains how reading a Defra blog inspired her to take her own interest in low-code developing even further by joining the Defra Power Platform team.
Predicting emerging technologies – how did we do in 2023?
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Jan Murdoch, Posted on:
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Defra technology, Digital transformation, Robotics automation, Software tools
Jan Murdoch reflects on what the Defra Technology Innovation team got right with their 2023 Emerging Technology radar report, and the lessons they can take as they think about the next iteration.
Spotlight on talent development: Meet Fast Streamer Gianmarco Zenzola
In the latest of our personal stories from colleagues who are on a talent development programme here in Defra, we meet Fast Streamer Gianmarco Zenzola.
Spotlight on talent development: Meet Fast Streamer Ophir Edelstein
In the latest from our series focusing on stories from colleagues who are employed on our talent programmes, we hear from Ophir Edelstein reflects on her first placement as a Technology Innovation Consultant on the Civil Service Fast Stream.
New year, new you: why we’re focusing on Continuous Improvement
Chief Digital Officer for Defra Group Chris Thorn shares his thoughts on the value of Continuous Improvement and why it’s important to him.
Seven tips to protect your data this festive season
On Computer Security Day, Laurie Doyle from Defra group Security explains the steps we can all take to protect our data. This is particularly important during the upcoming festive season, when many of us are likely to be shopping for gifts online.
How we’re harnessing the power of IoT to safeguard our trees
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Jonathan Griffiths, Posted on:
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Defra digital, Defra Science and Innovation, Software tools
In National Tree Week, Defra technology innovation consultant Jon Griffiths shares his insight on how a collaborative project has been investigating where Narrowband-Internet of Things (NB-IoT) technology could help monitor tree growth, and support research into the role trees play in tackling climate change.
How we’re building a community of AI enthusiasts in Defra
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David Lau and Ethan Summers, Posted on:
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Defra digital, Digital transformation
David Lau and Ethan Summers share some insights into their work to develop an AI (Artificial Intelligence) Community of Interest for colleagues in Defra who are interested in building, and sharing, their knowledge of this rapidly expanding technology.
Robotics automation: Is it like having a little R2-D2 processing work for us?
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Linda Williams, Posted on:
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Defra digital, Robotics automation, Software tools
Linda Williams from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) explains how harnessing the benefits of robotics automation is making a real difference for her and her colleagues.
Why AI is our top emerging technology
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Jan Murdoch, Posted on:
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Categories:
Defra digital, Defra Science and Innovation, Digital transformation
Defra technology innovation consultant Jan Murdoch shares his assessment of the key findings of our 2023 Emerging Technologies Radar, which highlights the potential influence of emerging technologies on the challenges and opportunities faced by Defra group, particularly in our pivotal role in promoting environmental sustainability within the UK.
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