We're interviewing Digital Transformation specialists across the country to find out how they're approaching their digital transformation process and how the use of AI, automation, machine learning and chatbot technology can help councils to save money, increase efficiencies and improve customer service.

We were thrilled to invite Alison Hughes, Assistant Director of ICT Strategic Partnerships onto The Botcast. Alison has built an exceptional network across the public sector and is a trusted advisor to many authorities on driving business change through the use of ICT and digital transformation. Alison heads up a unique relationship on behalf of the Bolton & Wigan Partnership which she tells us all about during this episode. She was also voted #2 Female Gov Tech Leaders 2018 and Top 30 Women In Tech Manchester - as you know, we're passionate about showcasing inspiring and pioneering women in technology so we are thrilled to call Alison a guest on The Botcast. 

We talk to Alison about the challenges that Wigan and Bolton Councils face, how they are planning to tackle these challenges using technology and how AI, machine learning, chatbots and voice activated devices could be integral to councils of the future. We also chat about their decision to outsource IT in a £47m contract in 2013 and how they go about storing and effectively utilising the data of 600,000 citizens plus much more!

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