At HubSpot Grow Europe 2025, ICS.AI joined innovators and marketers from across Europe to explore how AI is transforming growth, creativity, and human connection. From Louis Theroux’s call to be “fully present” to discussions on scaling AI safely, the event echoed ICS.AI’s mission: using AI to empower people, protect trust, and enable truly human work through the SMART: Unified AI for ALL Platform.

The latest research by Sky News  has revealed the scale of UK Government investment in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The analysis, based on data from 2018 onwards, shows more than £3.35 billion spend on AI-related technologies and services across departments and agencies.   The dataset reveals a remarkable British success story among the global giants. ICS.AI has been ranked 23rd overall, securing £18.9 million in public-sector AI contracts . Being recognised within the top

Universities across the UK have trialled AI, but only a few have turned pilots into measurable change. This article provides insights from ICS.AI’s Higher Education AI Transformation Webinar with Derby City Council, Jisc and Microsoft, showing how a unified platform approach delivers scale, governance and results - illustrated by Derby’s £7.5m identified savings - and outlines practical next steps, including a free SMART: Unified AI for All Test Drive.

Insights from HEAnet 2025 in Killarney, where leaders explored AI, collaboration, and innovation shaping the future of education in Ireland.

ICS.AI attended the AI Education Summit 2025 at Windsor Forest Colleges Group, joining over 350 educators and leaders to explore human-centred AI in education. Key discussions focused on Assessment and Agentic AI, with insights from UK Government, Jisc, and leading education technology partners on building ethical, scalable AI solutions that enhance learning while maintaining trust and human connection.

ICS.AI extends its proven AI transformation programme to UK universities, offering a £5M savings guarantee amid the £1.4B sector funding shortfall.

ICS.AI and Derby City Council win Highly Commended Award for Government and Public Sector at the 2025 National AI Awards for their comprehensive public sector AI transformation programme.

ICS.AI proudly sponsored Derby City Council’s Here for Derby Awards 2025, celebrating the outstanding achievements of Team Derby and the #TeamDerby Award win for the Digital Development Team and ICS.AI partnership, transforming services through AI innovation.

ICS.AI recognised as One to Watch in the LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders 2025, celebrating innovation and impact in public sector AI.

ICS.AI celebrates growth, innovation, and unity at its Quarterly Company Day - showcasing record performance, AI transformation progress, and new team milestones.

ICS.AI has been recognised by BBN Times as one of the Top 10 UK-Based AI Consulting Firms in 2025, highlighting its leadership in public-sector transformation and innovative use of generative AI.

Derby City Council’s groundbreaking use of AI has captured national headlines, with Councillor Hardyal Dhindsa crediting it for helping avoid bankruptcy. Powered by our AI assistant, Darcie, the council has saved £7.5m while ensuring vital services remain sustainable. This landmark success shows how AI can safeguard the future of local authorities across the UK.

The UK’s public sector is emerging as a global leader in AI innovation. From real-world deployments in councils to international interest in ethical, scalable platforms, the UK's model is setting new standards in public service delivery.

National coverage spotlighted Derby City Council’s AI journey with ICS.AI—pioneering human-in-the-loop tools in adult social care. From ‘Darcie’, the UK’s first generative AI phone assistant, to £7.5m identified savings and 84% fewer transfers, Derby shows how ambition and accountability can transform public services.

South Norfolk and Broadland District Councils have partnered with ICS.AI to launch a 12-month AI pilot, bringing 24/7 phone and web assistants to over 273,000 residents. The initiative aims to cut wait times, boost satisfaction, and support staff by handling routine enquiries more efficiently.

We’re thrilled to be named a finalist for the AI Excellence in Innovation Award at the South Coast Tech & Innovation Awards 2025—recognising our impact in delivering trusted, high-value AI for the UK public sector.

ICS.AI’s latest update adds real-time homophone correction to its customer service AI, helping callers be understood more naturally and accurately across different accents and dialects.

ICS.AI named finalist in two National AI Awards 2025 categories: AI Award for Government and Public Sector with Derby City Council, and Alan Turing AI Innovator. Celebrating excellence in public sector AI transformation.

ICS.AI brings GPT-5 to the SMART: Unified AI Platform, delivering affordable, flexible and safe AI for every public-sector employee. Unlock smarter triage, richer staff support, and end-to-end automation - governed, grounded, and model-flexible by design.

Discover how ICS.AI's technology successfully processes diverse UK regional accents and dialects, with data showing 98.7% recognition rate across 1.68 million calls to council services.