Central government funding for digital services is currently unfair because virtually none of the Government Digital Services budget is spent on local authorities, according to Socitm’s immediate past president....
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Councils undertake ICT merger savings probe
Three councils which have received government backing for merger proposals are to investigate how much money will be saved on ICT services....
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McAfee releases PSN security guidance
Internet firm McAfee has released a technical guide to achieving Public Sector Network security compliance – available exclusively on PublicTechnology.net....
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Cloud forecast
Can the experience of central government in implementing cloud technologies offer lessons for council ICT chiefs? A recent round table event found out....
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Sunderland to target cuts using ‘intelligence hub’
Sunderland City Council has awarded a contract to build a new “intelligence hub” aimed at crunching data to help target efficiency savings of £100m....
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Buyer beware
Mike Thomas, managing director at public services network trade body PSNGB, welcomes the principles behind new security proposals for the G-Cloud framework, but warns they could change buyer behaviour....
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Transformation fund winners announced
ICT projects are among the winners from a £9m fund to promote joined-up services creating efficiencies for local authorities....
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Weekly tenders update
Middlesbrough Borough Council is tendering for a framework for a schools information management system worth up to £500,000....
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Government boosts spending on PSN security
The government is planning to significantly boost spending on strengthening the resilience of the public services network this year, according to new figures....
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Quantum leap for planning services
How one council has used tablets and other technology to massively improve efficiency and reduce costs within its planning department....
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