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PublicTechnology’s biggest stories of the year

29 December 2022

A reminder of the shocks, scandals and success stories that shaped the world of government technology in 2022

Valuable advice – inside the Government Office for Technology Transfer
21 December 2022

The newly established GOTT aims to help agencies realise the value of their assets. Its chief...

Common complaints – why the ICO is considering revamping FOI casework
7 December 2022

A ‘perfect storm’ of factors helped create a significant backlog of information-access...

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GDS chief: We're trying to shake our ‘arrogant’ image

28 June 2016

The Government Digital Service is learning to be more empathetic and humble, according to its chief operating officer Alex Holmes.

Digital inclusion chief calls on government to enforce accessibility laws

27 June 2016

AbilityNet’s digital inclusion chief Robin Christopherson wants to see ‘internet wardens’ with powers to fine councils that fail to comply with accessibility law. Gill Hitchcock reports.

Milton Keynes’ wireless journey to stress-free parking

13 June 2016

Brian Matthews, Milton Keynes Council’s transport innovation lead, tells Gill Hitchcock how wireless trials and links to an Open University data hub will prevent parking meltdown.

Vision and values in a digital age: An interview with Birmingham City Council chief executive Mark Rogers

8 June 2016

Mark Rogers claims to have spent the last 30 years systematically deskilling himself in all tasks except one: leadership. He speaks to Rebecca Hill about ensuring digital is an enabler, not an outcome.

Interview: Digitising land and property searches

1 June 2016

Keith Hurst tells Max Goldbart how his team’s award-winning strategy transformed a key element of the Land Registry’s operations.

Councils sidelining information governance teams, says ICO official

31 May 2016

Data security incidents in local government rose by 34% at the start of 2016, but John-Pierre Lamb of the Information Commissioner’s Office says some solutions are easy to implement. Gill Hitchcock reports.

Collaboration: an opportunity for councils to cut the waste

10 May 2016

Rotherham’s ICT manager Richard Copley wants a local-style GDS, but does he think the new Local Digital Coalition is the answer? Gill Hitchcock reports.

Why the digital standard must be on every council’s agenda

5 May 2016

West Berkshire’s digital lead Phil Rumens talks about the task of ensuring the new Local Government Digital Service Standard makes an impact. Gill Hitchcock reports.

Is data protection regulation one more step towards a digital single market?

4 May 2016

MEP and former European commissioner Viviane Reding talks data protection and why economics trumps feminism.

Outgoing Socitm president Nadira Hussain: “The value of a diverse workforce is clear, but the perception remains that tech is about geeky men in darkened rooms in front of screens”

26 April 2016

Nadira Hussain says local government IT can achieve better outcomes by using the analytical, negotiating and project management skills of women. Gill Hitchcock reports.  

Interview: Warwickshire county council’s Tonino Ciuffini on the flexibility of cloud

21 April 2016

Warwickshire county council’s head of information assets tells Gill Hitchcock that cloud technologies offer local authorities a range of benefits provided they do their groundwork

Government Digital Service - moving past digital?

6 April 2016

GDS has been a game-changer for the UK. But Joshua Chambers asks whether the big fish will survive without finding fresh feeding grounds

Adur and Worthing’s journey to ‘government as a platform’

4 April 2016

Adur and Worthing councils’ digital lead Paul Brewer explains how a low code platform is enabling him to create efficient systems which span business functions. Gill Hitchcock reports

 

Four tips on using digital effectively within government by former Barack Obama adviser

30 March 2016

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. But government is not...

Roundtable: Getting to grips with Cloud

29 March 2016

Public sector ICT experts gathered to discuss the steps required if cloud is to become a firm fixture in Scotland's public sector

Why shared-services partnerships should be entered 'eyes wide open'

22 March 2016

Three London councils are set for an ICT partnership predicted to save £6m a year, but success will require transparency, continual assessment and an exit plan for each authority. Gill Hitchcock reports.

Why council lawyers went for DIY digital development

15 March 2016

Nottinghamshire County Council’s legal team has created its own system for providing digital court bundles, and helped deliver a multimillion-pound package of annual efficiencies in the process. Gill Hitchcock reports.

Tinder CEO Helen Milner on digital inclusion

11 March 2016

The Tinder Foundation chief executive and self-proclaimed “digital evangelist” Helen Milner tells on how digital inclusion efforts can help people access public services online.

How mobile technology can help join up health and social care systems

11 March 2016

The National Clinical Strategy for Scotland is the latest strategy to outline a key role for digital technology in delivering health care.

Why Welsh councils must kick-start digital services

3 March 2016

A review of digitalisation in Welsh local government calls for leadership, collaboration and a tight timetable to bring councils up-to-date. Gill Hitchcock reports.

Interview: Bexley Council's ICT chief on how a new managed services contract will save £9m but maintain core infrastructure

29 February 2016

Big savings and business continuity are key to the London Borough of Bexley’s new technology agreement. Gill Hitchcock talks to the council’s ICT chief Graham Ward.

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