The UK technology sector has been buffeted by significant changes over the last few years. From the switch to remote working due to the Covid-19 lockdowns and increased reliance on the cloud, to the most recent developments in generative AI, digital technology has never been more integral to everyday life.
While this is an inevitable and welcome step that will create – and is already creating – many opportunities for the UK, it can also bring significant challenges if people and businesses are not prepared or able to welcome digital innovation.
It was with this in mind that, three years ago, we first published the Local Digital Index – an in-depth analysis of the digital ecosystem of the UK’s nations and regions to identify the role digital technology must play to safeguard the UK’s economic recovery and drive future prosperity....