John Harms
Head of government solutions at data and analytics company Quantexa.
John Harms leads Quantexa’s government solutions work, helping public agencies connect data for investigations and operational decisions. His remit includes tax, customs, benefits and fraud detection.
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Does hosting AI hardware in Britain actually make it sovereign?
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Mentioned in: Science advisers ask Narayan for an AI Sovereignty Plan
UK Startups and InnovationCountered that sovereignty without governance control is vendor lock-in
UK Startups and Innovation: Narayan and Harms split on sovereigntyBackground
John Harms is head of government solutions at Quantexa. His work centres on how public bodies use connected information to investigate wrongdoing and improve operational decisions. Quantexa identifies tax, customs and benefits agencies among the organisations his team supports, including work on compliance, fraud and improper payments. [Quantexa author biography](https://www.Quantexa.com/authors/johnquanharms/).
His published work covers the use of data in law enforcement, financial investigations and government administration. These subjects connect technical questions about linking records with the practical needs of investigators and public officials. Harms also writes about technology sovereignty and control over government systems. His public role is that of a technology supplier’s government specialist: he explains how analytical tools can support public-sector work, rather than speaking as a minister or an Independent regulator.
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