Why the NHS needs to ‘take the lead’ on sharing data with the private sector
A study from Reform finds a haphazard patchwork of data-sharing being led at a local level. The think tank’s director of research Eleonora Harwich tells PublicTechnology why a national strategy is needed
MoJ digital chief: ‘Prisons have been bypassed by the digital revolution – that is our next really big challenge’
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How the Austrian Digitalization Agency aims to ‘demystify technology’ for SMEs and citizens
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Why shared-services partnerships should be entered 'eyes wide open'
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Councils and citizens both stand to gain from 'inclusive' IT
With almost two-thirds of over-75s offline, Gill Hitchcock looks into why councils must put accessibility and channel choice at the heart of IT development
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
Rolling out text alerts, sorting out "crap" government IT, cleaning up data, and trying to recruit skilled people when the money's tight — there's plenty going on in the world of government digital, as Matt Foster found at the Government Digital Service's annual gathering.
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
What lessons can local authorities learn from the Ministry of Justice's digital unit in running digital projects? Martin Oliver explains.
Lessons for a small council: How Clackmannanshire Council procured a new finance system
How easy is it for a very small council to implement transformation through technology? John Munro, ICT manager at Clackmannanshire Council talks to ...
Q&A: Claudette Jones
We catch up with the chief information officer at City of Edinburgh Council about the challenges she expects to face in 2016.
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.