Projects by region

UK

Speeding up decision-making

When processing work or student visas, one of the checks carried out by the UK Borders Agency (UKBA) is whether the potential employee or student has sponsorship from a valid employer or educational organisation in the UK. This information required to make the decisions is held in a consolidated database not easily accessible from abroad where the applications were actually being processed.

Greening our services

In February 2010, FCO Services joined with the FCO to sign up to the national 10:10 campaign which commits us to reduce our overall carbon emissions by 10% by the end of 2010.

Working in partnership

The FCO needed reliable and resilient IT communications channels protected to the highest standards of security. We answered their request.

Combining safety and value for money

Having two systems for incident alarms and public address meant that embassies abroad were having to operate two separate systems in the event of an incident. This meant a slower response, and they were not as cost effective because there were two separate systems to maintain.

Interpreting on the world stage

International events don‘t stand still, and Governments must be able to respond quickly to them.

Worldwide networks

With communications now global, organisations need to be confident that they can share information securely with colleagues around the world.

Equal choices for young people

Equal Choices is a programme which addresses under-representation of minority groups within the local workforce near Milton Keynes.

Secure disposal

All organisations have an obligation to dispose of sensitive information securely and in an environmentally friendly way. This is an area where we have the expertise to help.

Maintaining security across the world

Our priority is to ensure that the environment in which staff work and in which they process and communicate classified information is safe and secure.

Improving services for visa applicants

An outdated system and greatly increased number of applications for UK visas meant the website for visa applications was creaking at the seams.