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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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How technology can save council libraries
While councils contemplate library cuts, Gill Hitchcock finds out how Peterborough has used an integrated system to save £305,000 and keep its 10 libraries open
Sprint 16: Six things we learnt about the future of government digital
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Harnessing the private sector to bridge the digital divide
Bridging the digital divide can transform and empower people and help boost economic growth according to a new study.
Universal Credit: will a full flowering ever see the light of day?
Why watchdogs are warning that councils need more time and information to make digital delivery of Universal Credit a success.
Digital rooftops: how Camden Council is building connectivity
Ahead of his speech at the Socitm Spring Conference, Councillor Theo Blackwell explains Camden's blue sky approach to improving access.
European rules 'must not be allowed to stifle internet of things'
Understanding the potential of the new, connected environment is essential, say digital technology experts.
Bringing joined up youth services to life in Southend
Gareth Richards explains how the ability to share information more simply is delivering dramatic time savings for youth services teams in Southend and helping staff to make more informed decisions.
GDS chief Stephen Foreshew-Cain on digital challenges in 2016
We catch up with Government Digital Service executive director Stephen Foreshew-Cain about the issues facing his organisation in 2016.
Running your digital project - tips from MOJ Digital
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Lessons for a small council: How Clackmannanshire Council procured a new finance system
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Q&A: Claudette Jones
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Using lessons from Government Digital Service to the Greater London Authority
Natalie Taylor, senior manager for digital transformation at the Greater London Authority describes how she has applied learning from the Government Digital Service to build a new website.
European data laws need careful consideration
New European data legislation demands a delicate balance between the needs of the many and the needs of the individual, says Colin Mackay.
Socitm Scotland 2015: Scotland leads information revolution
Scotland is set to reap the benefits from recent investments in data management, delegates at Socitm Scotland’s annual conference heard last week.
Q&A: Sally Kerr
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Healthy relationship
The Child Protection Information Sharing project (CP-IS) is set to improve the way information is shared between health and social care teams nationally. Karen Reeve explains how the initiative is helping to protect vulnerable children in Swindon.