AI and the Future of the Public Sector - The Creation of Public Sector 4.0

The book specifically highlights the implementation and diversity of Big Data solutions in public sector organisations. Deep and broad in scope, AI and the Future of the Public Sector compares and contrasts the use of data, analytics and AI across public sector industries to allow new learning, considering new business models and technical approaches. It is written in the context of current and future financial pressures on the public sector and particularly deals with implementation issues.Topics covered include:* How data and analytics will provide the panacea to allow the sector to effectively continue to provide services to the community despite pressures on funding* Impact of likely future developments such as 5G and quantum computing (expected in 3-5 years)* Current best practices in the Office of Finance in the public sector, including the use of 'rolling forecasts'* Future of Healthcare and effective digitalization of the healthcare industry (application of data and analytics, virtual reality, telemedicine etc.)* Policing 4.0, defense and national security - Policing that harnesses data and analytics in a seamless connectivity with the public and other agencies to transform public safety (e.g. use of chatbots and drones, 'Prevention First')* Future of Education - Use of data and analytics to maintain and enhance educational standards at lower cost (transformation of education going forward, virtual reality, Internet of Things, gaming, video learning, chatbots for learning, personalization, Classroom 4.0)* Internationalization of Public Services