Lis Evenstad

Eastern Region

Management Editor at Computer Weekly

Londoner. Management Editor @computerweekly, wife of @drcharlie19, canine and human mother with too many vices for my own good. Wine 🍷🏳️‍🌈

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Government calls on tech companies to join crime-cutting campaign

6 days ago | computerweekly.com | Lis Evenstad

The government has called on technology companies to help it to solve challenges in the justice system. In a meeting on 8 May, the justice secretary met with 30 technology companies, including Google, Microsoft and Amazon Web Servies (AWS) to explore how new technologies can help keep the country’s streets safer. This includes the potential to track offender movement more efficiently, using data to help probation officers undertake more accurate risk assessments.
NHS launches digital tool to improve cancer care

1 week ago | computerweekly.com | Lis Evenstad

The government is rolling out a cancer patient dashboard as part of the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP). The Cancer 360 tool, which is built directly into the FDP, allows clinicians to view all information available about a cancer patient in one place. The Cancer 360 tool brings together information from various IT systems, spreadsheets, emails and patient records, providing clinicians with a full picture of how a patient is doing to help them prioritise care.
「Salesforce」で実現した“離婚調停DX”とは？

3 weeks ago | techtarget.itmedia.co.jp | Lis Evenstad

ホーキンス氏によると、NMFの職員は従来、Webサイトに届く問い合わせを手作業で処理していた。Webサイトからの問い合わせ、返信までに1時間以上かかることもあった。週末に届いた問い合わせの返信が、翌週に持ち越されることもあった。「心理的に不安定な利用者が助けを求めているのに、すぐに反応できない状況だった」。ホーキンス氏はこう述べる。CEOに就任した同氏は、この状況を一刻も早く変える必要があると判断した。顧客管理システム「Salesforce」を10年以上利用してきたNMFのCEOとして、ホーキンス氏は同サービスを使った紹介プロセスの自動化に取り組む意向をSalesforce社に相談した。しかし、それは実現不可能だと繰り返し言われていたという。 NMFは予算が限られた慈善団体として、予算の範囲内で最大限技術を活用しようとしてきた。「その中で、NMFのメインデータベースであるSalesforceの機能を最大限に活用する必要があった」とホーキンス氏は説明する。...
Government tests experimental AI for housing

3 weeks ago | computerweekly.com | Lis Evenstad

The government has created a programme that aims to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to digitise planning documents. The generative AI tool will turn handwritten paper documents and scanned PDFs into high-quality, digital data, helping local governments to make more efficient and informed decisions on housing plans.
Wes Streeting launches digital qualification for social care leaders

1 month ago | computerweekly.com | Lis Evenstad

Health and social care secretary Wes Streeting has announced a digital leadership qualification for care leaders and managers. The aim of the level 5 qualification award is to ensure social care leaders have the knowledge and skills necessary to adopt and use digital innovations and technology in the sector.
Labour MPs launch digital ID campaign

1 month ago | computerweekly.com | Lis Evenstad

A group of 42 Labour MPs are calling for the government to launch a comprehensive digital ID programme. In an open letter, which has been shared with several government departments, the MPs said the time said a digital identity for citizens would potentially “transform public services”. The government already has its own digital identity service, One Login, allowing people to prove who they are when accessing government services online, as well as the introduction of digital driving licenses.
Current funding models prevent health and social care integration, according to report

1 month ago | computerweekly.com | Lis Evenstad

Fragmented funding and inconsistent policies are key barriers to implementing technology-led integration of health and social care, according to a report by telecare provider Tunstall. The report found that current funding models are insufficient to tackle the gap between health and social care, despite initiatives such as pooling funding through integrated care boards (ICBs). “Effective integration demands coordinated financial strategies where health and social care budgets are aligned.
Interview: Sarah Hawkins, CEO, National Family Mediation

1 month ago | computerweekly.com | Lis Evenstad

No means yes Taking it into her own hands, Hawkins started looking for solutions, with the idea that there must be “somebody that can help us” out there. Then she found Salesforce consulting partner Brysa – and it turned out the automation she was seeking was indeed possible. Eight weeks after the project began, NFM had a streamlined referral process, through which information packs were sent out automatically and response times improved.
UKtech50 2025 – help us find the most influential people in UK IT | Computer Weekly

1 month ago | computerweekly.com | Lis Evenstad

Computer Weekly has launched its 15th annual UKtech50, our search for a definitive list of the movers and shakers in UK technology. We want to recognise the chief information officers (CIOs), industry executives, public servants and business leaders who are driving forward the digital agenda in the UK economy. This year, Computer Weekly is once again partnering with IT recruitment specialist Harvey Nash, and together our aim is to identify the 50 most influential leaders in UK IT.
Government sends data scientists to AI school

1 month ago | computerweekly.com | Lis Evenstad

The government has launched an AI Accelerator Programme, aiming to turn data scientists working in the public sector into machine learning engineers. The first tranche of the programme, running over 12 weeks, will see 25 data scientists learn how to become proficient in creating machine learning models that can be used across government.