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Breaking Boundaries: Key Insights from the Socitm Presidents' Conference 2025
The Socitm Presidents Conference 2025 in Birmingham showcased groundbreaking AI transformation in local government, with Derby City Council announcing £7.5 million in savings from their AI project with ICS.AI. The event highlighted innovative approaches to public service delivery, collaboration between sectors, and the future of digital transformation in councils across the UK.
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6 days ago5 min read
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ICS.AI client Derby City Council announces £7.5M AI savings, ICS.AI pledges £5M savings guarantee for other councils
ICS.AI client Derby City Council announces £7.5M AI savings, ICS.AI pledges £5M savings guarantee for other councils
ICS AI
6 days ago3 min read
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ICS.AI Recognised as Top 10 AI Company in TechRound's AI 35 for 2025
ICS.AI has been named as one of the UK's leading AI companies, securing the 9th position in TechRound's prestigious AI 35 list for 2025!
ICS AI
May 283 min read
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Double Recognition: ICS.AI Named Technology Advancement Finalist
Double recognition for ICS.AI as Technology Advancement finalist at Central South Business Awards. Leading AI transformation in the public sector.
ICS AI
May 272 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Coleg y Cymoedd go-live with SMART AI Assistance to revolutionise student experience
Edit: See the latest progress on Cymoedd here . We are excited to announce our new customer - Coleg y Cymoedd - and the launch of their...
ICS AI
Nov 22, 20233 min read
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The Power of Conversational AI: A Lifeline in Times of Crisis
In the face of adversity and crisis, the rapid dissemination of accurate information and effective assistance can make a world of...
ICS AI
Nov 2, 20234 min read
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Lessons from the Floods: Advancing Disaster Response with AI in Derby
Explore how Derby City Council & ICS.AI's rapid AI response aided residents during the Storm Babet flood, ensuring safety & support.
ICS AI
Oct 26, 20234 min read
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Generative AI and The Copilot Ecosystem: A New Era for Local Councils
The introduction of generative AI and the Copilot ecosystem mark the onset of the 5th industrial revolution. Join our webinar 19.10.23.
ICS AI
Sep 29, 20233 min read
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Transforming public sector communication with phone-based voice AI
ICS.AI and NTT are transforming UK local council communication with phone-based Voice AI, addressing challenges in resident engagement...
ICS AI
Sep 28, 20233 min read
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Derby City Council’s AI-Powered Phone Assistant handles 62K calls, deflecting 43% away from advisors
Derby City Council’s AI-Powered Phone Assistance handles 62,000 calls in 2 months, deflecting 43% away from human advisors.
ICS AI
Jul 17, 20234 min read
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Transforming Council Interactions with AI: Marketing Guidelines for a Successful AI Assistant Launch
Guidelines for a successful AI assistant launch, marketing and engagement plan to drive resident adoption.
ICS AI
Jul 11, 20235 min read
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Understanding the Future of AI: An In-Depth Q&A on the EU Artificial Intelligence Act
The EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act (Draft 1) was recently published. Being leaders in AI for the public sector, ICS.AI have been...
ICS AI
Jun 16, 20238 min read
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Embracing Phone AI in Customer Service: Transforming Support and Enhancing User Experience
Integrating phone AI into customer service operations can drive efficiency, satisfaction, and cost savings.
ICS AI
May 8, 20233 min read
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Enhancing Local Elections with Conversational AI: A Game-Changer for UK Councils
How Conversational AI technology, available on multiple channels and accessible 24/7, can help UK councils during elections.
ICS AI
May 4, 20233 min read
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