Gloucestershire County Council selects Arcus Global for Trading Standards Case Management Solution
5th February 2025 Arcus Global is delighted to announce that Gloucestershire County Council has selected Arcus Global to implement its Regulatory Services case management solution for their Trading Standards service via a Crown Commercial Service Framework. The award signals a firm move away from legacy on-premise IT systems as part of a multi-year contract award.… Read more »
Why Procurement Often Misses the Mark: The Hidden Costs of Not Asking the Right Questions
When it comes to public sector procurement, particularly in local authorities, it can sometimes feel like navigating a maze – one with dead ends that are all too easy to miss until it’s too late. We’ve all been there: a software deal looks like it’s going to save the day and your budget, only for… Read more »
The Reason That Cheap Single-Function Software Is Right for You Is Exactly the Reason It’s Wrong.
As a head of regulatory services in a local authority, you’ve probably found yourself tempted by the shiny promise of cheap single-function software. It’s affordable, does that one thing you need it to do, and seems like the perfect solution to your current problem. Kind of like that one tool you bought off late-night TV… Read more »
Navigating The Choppy Waters of Legacy I.T Contracts
The financial challenges faced by our local authorities that are so widely reported in the press are truly daunting. As stewards of public funds, it’s imperative that they be empowered financially and regulatory to tackle these challenges head-on to ensure the continued prosperity and well-being of our communities and those who live in them. Let’s… Read more »
Rethinking Citizen Engagement
In recent years, it has been largely accepted that the adoption of Citizen Self Service, primarily through the deployment of web-based forms, would revolutionise efficiency within local government that will allow citizens to access local government services 24/7. However, reality has often fallen short of these promises. While web forms have become a staple in… Read more »
Empowering Today’s Local Government with Data and Innovation
I’ve had plenty of conversations recently across local government, and there’s been a prevailing narrative suggesting that software functionality is on a path to convergence, with the potential outcome being that the only unique asset a council or organisation will possess is its data. While this perspective may hold some truth, it’s imperative to challenge… Read more »