London launches new tech and innovation office

A new London-wide venture that is set to streamline and coordinate faster adoption of technology, data and digital skills has been launched.

The London Office for Technology and Innovation (LOTI) is a collaboration between 15 London boroughs, backed by the mayor of London, and will be headed by Eddie Copeland, who joins from the innovation foundation Nesta.

“Through building shared capability among the boroughs, we will improve London’s capacity to experiment, collaborate and secure all sorts of important benefits for Londoners,” he said.

LOTI is co-ordinated and hosted by London Councils, the umbrella group representing all 32 boroughs and the City of London.

Its initial areas o...