Essex + Herts Digital Innovation Zone

We have published our latest DIZ Annual Progress Report for 2023/24. You can download a copy at diz.org.uk/diz-resources/ and read the highlights from last year's work programme, as well as a light-touch forward look at our upcoming priorities. #DIZMatters #digitalinnovation

Is AI the next frontier in business processes? 🤖 Explore how business processes have transformed over time and what it means for your company's future 🌟 Uncover the evolution of business processes ⤵️ ow.ly/EKfZ50SC9WR

Free event: Broxbourne Sustainability Summit 💚 Learn about Google's sustainability journey and hear from other guest speakers on how to access finance and skills support to help your business go green. Reserve your spot here: ow.ly/pmza50So568

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust has rolled out Hexarad technology which aims to boost the performance of its radiology departments. Read in full 👉 ow.ly/LnN450Sn4N0

Our Assistive Technology solution for social care planning was recognised at the prestigious @lgcplus Awards. The technology helps to support residents to remain safe at home for longer, maintain independence & provide family carers with reassurance about the person they support

We're continuously looking to improve our Adult Care Services and our Assistive Technology solution is just one of the innovative ways we're making sure that people are at the centre of their care and support, when they need it: hertfordshire.gov.uk/about-the-coun…

Well done to @hertscc winners of the #Innovation award. Congratulations!!!! #Localgov #LGCAwards #LGA #HertfordshireCouncil

🏆 Digital SME of the Year Are you a UK-based SME making waves in the digital landscape? We're looking for small & medium-sized enterprises that have made significant digital impacts in their sectors over the last year. 🔗 digileaders100.com #DigiLeaders #DL100

As part of @EdtechukHQ & @LGfL, we are excited to host an EdTech Hubs Study Tour looking at embracing digital change! Join us June 11th by booking here: bit.ly/EFSEXPO Find out more here: sites.google.com/lgfl.net/edtec…… #EFSPTEXPO

We have developed a free cyber security awareness toolkit with @DigitalCareHub The toolkit is helping social care teams raise awareness of cyber security risks - such as phishing, data sharing and weak passwords. digital.nhs.uk/cyber-and-data…

🆕 @_UKTIN report uncovers the key #trends and tech shaking up the telecoms industry The report uncovers emerging tech driving #DeepTech innovation across #telecoms & #connectivity while also spotlighting opportunities for growth for SMEs Download📰 ow.ly/9PLg50RHYkk

We're three weeks away from the inaugural Epping Forest EdTech Expo! Join us on June 11th for a range of keynotes, breakout sessions & our EdTech village Sign up here: bit.ly/EFSEXPO More info here: bit.ly/EFEdTechEXPO

📣Registration for this year's Bristol Data Week at @BristolUni is now open! #BristolDataWeek Join us from 3rd - 7th June as we showcase exciting data science research through a range of free seminars and workshops. Book your free space here: tinyurl.com/b8fhp2cr

How can we harness tech to drive skills, opportunity, and growth across the UK? 💭 We're proud to be supporting @techUK’s Future of Work and Jobs conference on 6 June that will bring together leading speakers to discuss this question. Get your tickets: techuk.org/what-we-delive…

We are announcing new grants for research into systemic AI safety. Initially backed by up to £8.5 million, this program will fund researchers to advance the science underpinning AI safety. Read more: gov.uk/government/new…

We are set to host a milestone event on 4 June 2024, at the historic Fratry Hall within Carlisle Cathedral, marking the unveiling of our updated National Delivery Plan and the official launch of our Charter for Digital Inclusion. Secure your spot now! digitalpovertyalliance.org/news-updates/t…

The digital switchover is taking place in 2025, when telecoms companies will replace the analogue telephone network with a digital telephone network. BT will host a community forum at Bishop's Stortford Library tomorrow from 10am - 2pm. You don’t need to book, just turn up!

Get ready for the #digitalswitchover Analogue phone lines will be replaced by a digital landline service and calls will be made over a broadband line Residents should be contacted by their telephone provider before anything changes ow.ly/YnJ950RGQCT #Essex #EppingForest

How are you tackling digital change in your school? Join @EppingTrust as they share how they are Embracing Digital Change as part of the ever growing EdTech Hubs Programme. Sign up here: bit.ly/EFSEXPO @PhillipHedger @johnjackson1066 @ty_goddard @EdtechukHQ @BelindaMMEvans @BradleyDardis @Mr_MDH_ @bobusher

The UK is making history as the first country to set minimum cyber security requirements for smart devices. From today, consumers and businesses buying voice assistants, speakers and other smart products will enjoy game-changing protections from cyber criminals 🛡️💻 Read more: gov.uk/government/new…