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Superfast broadband, smaller projects and new generation of UK Facebooks : the Tory ICT manifesto makes bold claims, but fails to mention the G-Cloud... -
Britain’s future as ‘Europe’s leading generator of new technology’ is a challenge, but one that would have its economic rewards, a report from the creator of the bag-less vacuum has said. -
The controversial Bill edges closer to the end of its time in the House of Lords, but the Lib Dems have denied a new amendment would lead sites with copyright infringed content to be blocked in the UK. -
Government should “adopt a clear long term vision” if the UK is to retain its place as one of the top players in research around the world. -
Supporting the troops in Afghanistan is an essential function of the Ministry of Defence and one that can't be undermined by plans to consolidate support operations. Such is the challenge of project Future Brize.
Editor's Manifesto: Warming up the white heat of technology
Whatever happened to the UK ICT industry? It's been a good few decades since Harold Wilson wandered around proclaiming the UK would be at the forefront of the emerging IT sector. Since then his promised “white heat of technology” has cooled almost to freezing point. Is it time to try to warm it up a bit? Read more
The Dispatch Box: A portfolio management approach to reducing the public sector deficit
Chris Mills, partner in PIPC’s Portfolio Management Practice, discusses how government can strike the right balance between cutting deeply and protecting critical investments...
"Research has repeatedly shown that over 50% of potential value from project investments is wasted year after year, through a combination of poor selection and sub-optimal execution.Clearly we can no longer afford such waste but getting the balance right between cutting deeply and protecting critical investments will be a major challenge for whichever government is in power after the election."
"So, what’s the answer?" Read more
Frontline Club: Digital Election 2010
A panel discussion on the importance of social media in determining the outcome of the forthcoming general election, recorded at the Frontline Club in London.