Digital Catapult is promoting better data sharing between public bodies in the West Midlands following the granting of its first licence to use its Data Catalyser suite of services....
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Pembrokeshire to pilot waste data management system for Welsh councils
Pembrokeshire County Council is to pilot a £900,000 waste data management system on behalf of local authorities in Wales....
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HMRC agrees early end to Aspire contract
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs will next month begin tendering for new contracts to replace its much-criticised Aspire contract....
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Four tips on using digital effectively within government by former Barack Obama adviser
The internet has given anyone with access to a computer and web connection a platform to share their skills, interests, and views with the world – and for the world to return the favour. […]...
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Land registry privatisation ‘could speed digital innovation’
Privatising the Land Registry could spark the introduction of more digital products which make use of its data, according to a government consultation....
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Culture minister Ed Vaizey calls for better digital coordination in Whitehall
Culture minister Ed Vaizey says a central government drive is needed to join up disparate digital technology initiatives being pursued by departments in isolation from each other....
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ICT delays prompt Scottish skills warning
A Scottish Parliament committee has raised concerns over the level of specialist skills within the public sector after a series of ICT projects were hit by delays....
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Roundtable: Getting to grips with Cloud
Public sector ICT experts gathered to discuss the steps required if cloud is to become a firm fixture in Scotland’s public sector...
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GDS looks to develop potential of open address data
The Government Digital Service and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) have teamed up to help the development of open address datasets....
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Home Office plans new database to help police fight crime
The Home Office has unveiled plans that will enable police forces to combine data from different sources and use technology to fight crime....
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