Voice in Local Government-Smart Speaker Uses
Our Voice Discovery Research explores the current uses of smart speakers and the potential benefits of using smart speakers to access council services.
Text Messaging in Local Government
SDS has compiled a list of useful applications for SMS notifications in local government.
Bitesize Training Videos Now Available
We have been busy converting our workshops and training sessions into bitesize videos. These videos are freely available to all our partners and can be tailored to meet your specific training needs.
Digital Led Recovery from COVID-19
Three local authorities share with us some of their digital responses to COVID-19 followed by a discussion of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Top 5 Benefits of GOV.UK Pay
We have researched the key market leaders in payment solutions and found that GOV.UK pay meets many of the user needs we have identified.
Voice in local government – outlining the market
SDS are exploring the viability of voice technology within local government. The first phase of the project focused on discovery research, outlining current market trends, uses and demographics.
Book and Pay Project – Facilitating Workshops Virtually
SDS have completed a book and pay project on behalf on the London Borough of Bexley. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, SDS used a new online tool to enable the team to facilitate process capture workshops virtually. Using this tool, SDS held five workshops outlining the current process and the ideal process for a book […]
Mastering Online Documents Webinar
Here is a quick summary of the recent public webinar we delivered on mastering online documents.
SDS supporting partners to meet accessibility regulations
We are working with lots of our partners to help them prepare for the accessibility deadline by carrying high-level audits, assessing current PDFs for accessibility and training staff.
Working Remotely – Skype for Business Top Tips
SDS have collated a list of the top Skype for Business tips to ensure effective remote working, business continuity and staff wellbeing. With more people remote working during the coronavirus crisis, take a look at our top tips to explore the potential of Skype for Business. Audio Testing: With most people working remotely and self-isolating, […]