G-Cloud 13 and public sector technology procurement
WEBSep 15, 2022 · The future of G-Cloud. In the last decade, almost £12 billion worth of Cloud services have been procured through the framework with 39% of that spend awarded to SMEs. In terms of breakdown, Cloud Support has overwhelmingly been the most successful Lot on the framework, with £6.7 billion spent since 2013 and accounting for 65% of total ...
Nuclear power: The safer and cheaper alternative to fossil fuels
WEBJan 22, 2021 · Instead, making energy usage more sustainable is an alternative, realistic strategy. Nuclear power is much more sustainable than fossil fuels, and much more reliable than renewable energy sources such as wind or solar. Therefore, the waste products produced by nuclear energy may well be a price worth paying for a …
Cocoboards: Affordable building material made from coconut husks
WEBSep 20, 2018 · The research team’s primary objective was the development of an environmentally friendly technology for the production of an affordable and natural building material, in this case, a fibreboard consisting of crop residue from the coconut production with a tannin-based adhesive. In doing so, the entire …
DARPA: 60 years of ground-breaking Artificial Intelligence research
WEBJan 5, 2021 · DARPA is currently under the leadership of Dr Victoria Coleman, who was appointed as 22nd director of the organisation in September 2020. Artificial Intelligence technologies Throughout DARPA’s 60 years, it has played a leading role in the creation, development and advancement of ground-breaking artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
Patient flow and bed management: How does your Trust manage it?
WEBFeb 4, 2021 · Paul Barrett, TeleTracking UK, explains how automating patient flow and bed management in real-time can transform hospital operations, free up time for nurses to care, reduce stress on caregivers and importantly improve patient outcomes Winter brings added strain to the NHS every year. But this year is more challenging than ever as the second wave of the Coronavirus pandemic is upon us.
The plastic timeline: How did we get here? - Open Access …
WEBJan 28, 2021 · Neil Armstrong plants a nylon flag on the moon in 1969 as plastic starts to become a go-to material in the 1970s. In 1977, the plastic bag was introduced to the grocery industry as an alternative to the paper bag—something we’re trying to revert back to 40-plus years later. Production takes a noticeable dip as laws start to be introduced.
5 Ideas on how local government can support local business
WEBOct 21, 2022 · Local government could also ensure better access for main street businesses that could be in various forms. 3. Reducing taxation and increasing access to funds. Business rates could be reconsidered to lower the pressure on small local businesses and facilitate access for new businesses.
A history of medicolegal death investigation and forensic pathology
WEBMar 3, 2022 · The first report of an autopsy was that of Julius Caesar on March 15th, 44 B.C.E., after he was stabbed by Roman senators and bled to death. Three slaves took Caesar’s body back to his home, where Antistius, a medicus, performed an autopsy. Antistius found 23 stab wounds but determined that only the wound under the left shoulder blade was fatal.
What are the benefits of an Open Access full-fibre network?
WEBMay 28, 2020 · The Open Access Network will provide a neutral operating platform for Service Providers to offer their services to residents and businesses. This Open Access model presents a scalable opportunity for any local, regional or national Government to deploy a greater take-up of fibre which in turn, will …
Outdoor workspaces can have a positive impact on your health
WEBMay 1, 2019 · Working outdoors was found to reduce stress, blood pressure levels and heart rates, whilst increasing productivity and creativity. Just by being outdoors an employee will instantly benefit from a higher intake of vitamin D, which keeps bones, teeth and muscles healthy, reducing the chance of developing bone deformities such as rickets.