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ICS.AI Shortlisted for AI Innovation of the Year at the 2025 Thames Valley Tech & Innovation Awards
ICS.AI has been shortlisted for the prestigious "AI Innovation of the Year" award at the 2025 Thames Valley Tech & Innovation Awards - highlighting our ongoing commitment to transforming the UK public sector through cutting-edge AI solutions that drive efficiency, enhance service delivery, and create sustainable financial models.
ICS AI
May 222 min read


UK’s First Public Sector Generative AI Phone Assistant Launched at Derby City Council
Derby City Council, in partnership with ICS.AI, has launched the UK’s first public sector generative AI phone assistant. The new voice-powered Darcie supports ten languages, operates 24/7, and is already transforming how residents access council services - reducing switchboard demand, improving accessibility and bridging the AI adoption gap.
ICS AI
May 224 min read


ICS.AI Recognised in Parliament as a Leader in Public Sector AI Innovation
ICS.AI was recognised in parliament for its role in transforming public services through AI. MP Luke Murphy and the Secretary of State Peter Kyle praised the company’s contributions to efficiency and innovation across the UK public sector.
ICS AI
May 162 min read


ICS.AI CEO Martin Neale Shortlisted for Prestigious Enterprise Awards 2025
Our CEO, Martin Neale, has been shortlisted for the prestigious Enterprise Awards 2025, celebrating the boldest leaders in UK tech innovation. This recognition highlights ICS.AI's journey to become one of the UK's fastest-growing AI companies for the public sector, placing Martin among Britain's most innovative tech founders.
ICS AI
May 163 min read


Can AI Care? Bridging Humanity and Algorithms in Adult Social Care
Discover how AI is transforming adult social care across the UK. In this conversation with ICS.AI's Dwayne Johnson, we explore how councils are using intelligent tools to predict needs, automate admin, and support vulnerable people, while protecting the human touch at the heart of care.
ICS AI
May 23 min read


SMART Staff Copilot: Transforming Local Government with AI
SMART: Staff Copilot unifies AI capabilities for local government, combining secure generative AI with intelligent voice documentation to save councils up to £5M annually, reduce documentation time by 80%, and give social workers back one day per week to focus on residents.
ICS AI
May 14 min read


ICS.AI launches SMART: Staff Copilot, projecting £5 million savings per council with unified AI platform
New all-in-one AI platform for local government staff aims to cut purchase costs by 50% and operating costs by 30% compared to multiple point solutions, while saving staff up to one day per week.
ICS AI
Apr 293 min read


MP Luke Murphy meets ICS.AI team to transform Basingstoke into a leading AI Hub
Luke Murphy MP and ICS.AI discuss plans to establish Basingstoke as a national AI hub, driving innovation in public service delivery.
ICS AI
Mar 262 min read


Derby City Council’s digital helper, Darcie, gets a GenAI upgrade!
Derby launches enhanced Darcie AI with GPT-4o, multilingual support, and expanded service knowledge for improved citizen engagement.
ICS AI
Mar 172 min read


Hillingdon Council partners with ICS.AI to transform how residents interact with council services
Hillingdon Council partners with ICS.AI to deliver 24/7 AI support, reducing resident wait times and freeing staff for complex cases.
ICS AI
Mar 132 min read


Nation’s first bilingual student recruitment AI assistant delivers over £5.9M in financial benefits for Coleg y Cymoedd
Nation’s first bilingual student recruitment AI assistant delivers over £5.9M in financial benefits for Coleg y Cymoedd.
ICS AI
Mar 53 min read


AI Pioneer ICS.AI Appoints Local Government Veteran to Drive Digital Revolution in Public Services
ICS.AI welcomes Dwayne Johnson as Chief Local Government Officer to spearhead AI transformation across UK local authorities
ICS AI
Jan 142 min read


AI for the People: A Brighter Future for Public Service Delivery in 2025
Martin Neale talks about predictions for a brighter future for public service delivery with AI in 2025
ICS AI
Dec 18, 20244 min read


Unlocking Next-Gen AI & Cloud Solutions for the Public Sector with G-Cloud 14
We’re thrilled to announce that ICS.AI has been awarded a framework contract on G-Cloud 14!
ICS AI
Oct 30, 20241 min read


Reflections on Solace Summit 2024: AI’s Role in Local Government Transformation
Discover key insights from the Solace Summit 2024 on AI’s role in transforming local government, improving service delivery & efficiency.
ICS AI
Oct 23, 20244 min read


AI Transformation in Local Government - Insights from Northwest Employers Podcast
Podcast: AI Transformation in Local Government - Unpacking Its Potential In a recent episode of the Northwest Employers Podcast ,...
ICS AI
Oct 3, 20242 min read


Challenges and opportunities for the Higher Education Sector in the UK By Martin Neale, CEO – ICS.AI
Explore how UK universities can navigate financial challenges and demographic shifts by integrating AI.
ICS AI
Aug 28, 20242 min read


Transforming UK Higher Education: AI’s Answer to a £36 Million Budget Crisis
Explore how AI can transform the UK's higher education amidst financial crises in this insightful blog.
ICS AI
Jul 16, 20244 min read


Exploring Phone-AI in Local Government: Insights from Renfrewshire Council’s Customer Service AI Assessment
Interview with Gary Innes, Customer Service Manager at Renfrewshire Council In today’s dynamic public service environment, integrating...
ICS AI
Jul 11, 20243 min read


Embracing AI in Local Government: Navigating Common Challenges for Successful Implementation
Aneeq Star from ICS.AI shares insights on navigating common challenges for successful implementation in local government.
ICS AI
Jun 28, 20243 min read
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