Even a 1% productivity boost across UK SMEs could unlock £94 billion over five years. Digital tools—like AI, automation, and advanced connectivity—are key to driving growth, efficiency, and resilience. Local authorities and enterprise agencies can lead this transformation by delivering tailored support that helps SMEs adopt and scale the right technologies. Now is the time to act and unlock the digital dividend for local economies.

As the public sector embraces digital services, automation, and AI, fibre and 5G infrastructure have become vital indicators of a region’s readiness. Our State of the UK’s Connectivity Landscape (2025) report highlights a growing digital divide—but also clear opportunities. Connectivity is just the starting point. True transformation requires vision, strategy, and leadership. The most successful regions aren’t waiting. It’s your move.

At Connected North 2025, I moderated a panel on how councils are using AI—not in theory, but in practice. Councils are no longer waiting on the sidelines; AI is delivering real results today. From chatbots to automated triage in social care, local authorities are building affordable, effective tools in-house. But AI is only as good as the data—and data needs infrastructure. That’s why digital connectivity is now essential for public sector innovation.

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Autumn Budget 2024: Transforming the UK with digital health, local authority efficiency, and SME productivity through tech-driven solutions

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