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Using self-hosted Large Language Models (LLMs) securely in Government

Posted by: Emily Lambert, Junior Data Scientist, Posted on: 9 July 2025 - Categories: Products
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Find out how and why DDaT has taken the important step of self-hosting LLMs within a secure, internal environment.

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Product Adoption - What it is, why it matters and how to improve it

Posted by: Stephanie Chaytor, Head of Engagement and Strategic Adoption, Posted on: 24 June 2025 - Categories: Products
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How quality usage of our products and services can support the productive and agile state agenda.

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The Importance of Ethics in User Research

Posted by: Annie Lewis, Head of User Research, Emma Baird, Research Operations Lead and Manuel Macia, Lead User Researcher, Posted on: 17 June 2025 - Categories: People
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This blog addresses the importance of ethics in user research within government settings. It focuses on the requirement for informed consent and ethical practices when engaging with users.

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Enabling users to focus on what really matters

Posted by: Weylan Kiam-Laine, Delivery Manager and Carly Moran, Head of Strategic Financial Reporting, Posted on: 10 June 2025 - Categories: People, Products

The Financial Forecasting Tool (FFT) represents a significant leap forward in operational efficiency. Here's how this transformation was accomplished.

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Harnessing the power of AI in the public sector

Posted by: Vicki Woolgar, Internal communications lead for AI and Emma Taylor, Data Ethics Manager, Posted on: 4 June 2025 - Categories: People
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Building connections and sharing insights across the public sector at DBT's second AI conference.

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Connecting the DBT Intranet

Posted by: Paul O'Neill, Senior Interaction Designer, Posted on: 30 May 2025 - Categories: Professions
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The DBT intranet is an important tool that serves thousands of staff. However, making the connections between all its valuable content isn’t as easy as it could be

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Working on matrix working: looking back after 4 years

Posted by: Jason Kitcat, DDaT Director, Posted on: 27 May 2025 - Categories: People
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Learn how matrix working has helped DBT's Digital, Data and Technology directorate form supportive communities of profession and become more flexible to change.

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Flying with Co-Pilot – How AI is helping neurodiverse staff thrive in DBT

Posted by: Richard Given, Deputy Director, Maddy Lunskey, Senior Product Manager and Sarusha Navaratnarajah, Tariff Policy Delivery Advisor, Posted on: 19 May 2025 - Categories: People, Products
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Find out how Co-Pilot is fostering inclusivity in DBT and helping neurodiverse colleagues to harness their strengths.

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Delivering seamless migrations and a future-ready platform

Posted by: Aleksandra Wiatr, PaaS Migration Programme Manager, Posted on: 12 May 2025 - Categories: Products
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Transition between Gov.UK PaaS and a next-generation internal platform – how we built a resilient, developer-focused foundation for modern digital services at DBT.

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Second chance, not setback: learning from a service reassessment

Posted by: Clare Hill, Senior Content Designer, Posted on: 29 April 2025 - Categories: Products
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How a Department for Business and Trade (DBT) digital service team found a service assessment to be a positive learning experience.

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