We’ve launched a new technology strategy for Parliament. Read our interview with PDS’s Chief Technology Officer, Mark Lyons, about what this means for Parliament and the people who work here. Before we get into the strategy, how do you find …
I head up Parliament’s Enterprise Architecture team. You might be wondering ‘what is enterprise architecture?’ It’s a framework for understanding, defining and mapping how an organisation works, which then helps us make effective decisions about technology. And in Parliament this …
The digital, data and information environment is moving quickly. Keeping up-to-speed with those changes, as well as preparing for those coming in future, can sometimes feel daunting. And that’s true for nearly all of us in different ways, whether we’re …
How do we respond to an ever-changing information, data and digital landscape? This is a big question for any organisation, and especially so for the UK Parliament. Parliament is a complex environment where emerging technologies sit alongside centuries-old traditions. Our …
Parliament’s previous digital strategy ran from 2016‒2021 and focused on a set of aspirations and principles that underpinned an ambition to provide excellent digital services to a modern Parliament. During a challenging time, our digital service responded robustly to cyber-attacks and …
Content Designer Hugh Griffith explains how creating great user experiences online can improve our rankings in search results, and why this matters.
Winner of the Mr Speaker's Inspirational Award last year, darts 'pro' Heather Pike describes her journey from studying ancient civilisations to visitor services at Windsor Castle to helping Members and Parliament become more digitally-savvy.
A lot's changed in the PDS content team recently. Head of Content Joe Strawson talks about the team's focus and strategy for the next couple of years.
One of our user researchers talks about working on an exciting yet slightly daunting opportunity, helping UK Parliament’s Participation team make smarter use of their data.
Anyone can be a leader – whatever their job role, background, or seniority. Our Director of Delivery and Customer Experience, Dan Cook, shows how in a 3-step process than anyone can adopt.