Forum reports
This report summarizes the outcomes of the second phase of the Forum's Cloud Computing project and presents the eight actions areas for providers of cloud computing services and government agencies whose remits include encouraging, legislating and regulating the use of such new technologies.
To be efficient and effective in today's complex, interlinked and fast-changing environment, governments need to redesign their structures and processes to capitalize on a new set of actors and tools. In this context, the Forum has published “The Future of Government: Lessons Learned from around the World” .
Under the theme Transformations 2.0, this 10th anniversary edition explores the coming transformations powered by ICT, with a focus on the impact they will have on individuals, businesses and governments over the next few years.
Personal data is becoming a new economic “asset class”, a valuable resource for the 21st century that will touch all aspects of society. This report finds that, to unlock the full potential of personal data, a balanced ecosystem with increased trust between individuals, government and the private sector is necessary.
In 2009, the Forum began researching the opportunities and challenges surrounding smart grid, publishing a report entitled "Accelerating SmartGrid Investments".
In 2009, the Forum began researching the opportunities and challenges surrounding smart grids. Work continued through 2010 culminating in a second report on Accelerating Successful SmartGrid Pilots.
BT is a member of the Forum-led Workplace Wellness Alliance and our Chief Medical Officer is actively engaged in a number of areas including Forum Reports such as “Enhancing Corporate Performance by Tackling Chronic Disease”.