Local governments in the UK are under significant pressure. A £6.2 billion funding shortfall is forecast by March 2026, while workforce numbers have dropped by over 30% since 2010. At the same time, demand for public services continues to grow — placing new expectations on authorities to do more, and to do it faster, with fewer resources.
At Roc, we empower government to take decisive action. We help our clients make targeted investments that deliver long-term value — modernising infrastructure, securing data, and streamlining operations in a way that frees up resources, supports staff and unlocks better services for citizens.
Councils face enormous pressure to cut costs. Roc enables better financial decisions by providing full visibility across the IT estate. From identifying underused systems to preventing duplication and outages, our services help councils find savings while enhancing performance – without compromising critical delivery.
With increasing cyber threats and rising regulation, local authorities must urgently modernise outdated systems. Roc helps assess cyber readiness, strengthen defences, and deliver continuous monitoring through our Security Operations Centre. Our services ensure data protection, regulatory compliance and the resilience needed to protect critical services.
Legacy IT estates limit transformation and expose councils to risk. Roc supports local authorities in making the most of existing infrastructure, identifying inefficiencies and modernising for the future.
As the pace of change accelerates, IT teams are being asked to do more than ever. Roc offers flexible access to skilled, security-cleared professionals who can boost capacity where needed—supporting complex projects, accelerating delivery, and enabling in-house teams to focus on strategy and innovation.
Roc supports councils in delivering services that are digital by design but inclusive by default. Our AI-enabled networks ensure always-on access, while automation reduces delays and human error. The result is faster, simpler and more accessible services.
Local government plays a key role in meeting Net Zero targets. Roc helps analyse energy use across IT infrastructure, identifying where power savings can be made, supporting both carbon goals and budget control.
What skills and capabilities does HE need to make the most of the promise of emerging technology?
For Local Government, the challenge is not whether to modernise, but how to do so strategically. With limited funding windows and urgent priorities, local authorities need to make confident, high-impact decisions that deliver long-term value.
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We did a very successful proof of concept with Juniper to prove the technology. Throughout our selection process for a partner, Roc demonstrated its experience of delivering secure network solutions and services in the Public Sector. Their knowledge of the Juniper solution combined with their proven track record of network transitions made them the ideal partner for the Council.
The partnership between Roc Technologies and HPE Aruba Networking exemplifies the power of collaboration, driving innovation in the networking industry. Together, we provide advanced networking technology and services, enabling transformation at the enterprise edge. With a strong focus on robust security, seamless connectivity, and superior performance, our joint offerings address key customer challenges and drive robust and measurable outcomes from edge to cloud.
What skills and capabilities does HE need to make the most of the promise of emerging technology?
A lot has been said about AI and trust. When it first burst onto the scene much was made of its ability to eliminate human bias. Decisions made by AI – we were told – would be fairer.
