Posts about Public Sector

The UK is the third most targeted country1 in the world for cyber attacks with more than 70% of medium to large businesses experiencing a cyber breach within the past year2. Public sector organisations, in particular, face unique cyber security challenges, as they manage sensitive data ranging from personal information to national security details. This makes them prime targets for increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, demanding that public sector systems and infrastructure evolve to meet these rising risks.

Today’s learning environments have evolved far beyond chalkboards and paper workbooks. Modern students and educators expect integrated IoT devices, personalised systems, and consistently reliable Wi-Fi. But before these expectations can be met, the buildings themselves need attention. Energy-efficient, safe and well-run buildings foster the environment required for outstanding education provision.

The NHS is vital to healthcare provision in the UK, aiming to deliver free or low-cost care to everyone, regardless of their financial situation. But it is underfunded. To help reduce the financial burden, healthcare environments need to be better, smarter and more efficient.

More than 800 fax machines are still being used by the NHS – almost four years after the Government's deadline for a total ban on them.

Nearly three quarters of customers expect immediate support.

Mobile phones are the one piece of technology that most people feel like they can't live without and today, this is even true of businesses. Whilst the humble mobile phone is often overlooked, it is a powerful piece of technology that keeps teams connected wherever they may be.

The healthcare system remains a significant ‘easy target’ for cyber criminals. As such, the rise of cyber-attacks in the UK should be a top concern for our healthcare system. 2023 data from Indusface revealed that 52% of health and social care businesses are disproportionately targeted compared to the 49% average of UK businesses, with the sector ranked fifth most likely to be attacked.

In recent years, housing associations have come under increased scrutiny as key issues in tenant satisfaction surfaced by the Social Housing White Paper and Regulator of Social Housing (RSH).

  Public sector organisations looking to improve their networking and embrace new technologies can now do so through a new Crown Commercial Service framework, to which Wavenet has been awarded a place on five lots.