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Why some UK local authorities are stuck in in a digital Stone Age
Ross Harling of Netitude lifts the lid on the findings of a study which shows UK councils are failing to recognise some major opportunities of digitisation
Data can, and should, inform better policy
David Downing of SAS outlines why the government needs to make better use of its reservoirs of data
Message to Amber Rudd: Undermining encryption makes us less safe
Craig Stewart of Venafi believes that governments need to stop characterising the security technology as the enemy
The pros and cons of dynamic purchasing systems
Ian Fishwick of Innopsis argues that, while the DPS model is imperfect, the government should be commended for trying new procurement ideas
The digital skills gap must be closed to make smart cities a reality
An investment in skills is needed to create the cities of the future, argues James Milligan of Hays Digital Technology
Technology will augment - not replace - public-service professionals
Nesta’s Hasan Bakhshi and Eddie Copeland examine the impact on the UK public sector workforce of a range of global trends
From GPs to the DWP – the public sector must ensure digital is not the only answer
Digital transformation can bring great benefits, but the needs of the millions of people that still need non-digital means of interacting with government must not be overlooked, argues PublicTechnology editor Sam Trendall
A checklist for shared-services success
Jason Laroche of Arvato offers his to-do list for local authorities wishing to get the most out of shared-services engagements
NHS Spine is a better option for data-sharing than local care records
Tas Hind of Essentia argues that STPs have a ready-made system in place for sharing patient data with bodies across the NHS and its public-sector partners
Government needs a more commercial mindset on customer service
Gavin Mee of Salesforce argues that government needs to think more like the private sector in its approach to service delivery
Why the public sector should utilise big data to measure citizen sentiment
Carol Brock of OpenText believes better use of structured and unstructured data could help the government deliver better policy and services
What all public-sector IT leaders need to know to be ready for GDPR
Victoria Cetinkaya of the Information Commissioner’s Office gives the organisation's top tips for government tech and data chiefs to ensure they are ready for new regulation next year
The three-step plan to implementing successful e-government
The UK is a digital government leader, but can still learn from others, argues Richard Whomes of Rocket Software
Government must ensure SME agenda is pragmatic – not dogmatic
PublicTechnology editor Sam Trendall asks if the tone of the procurement discussion is becoming a little too Orwellian
All-male committee would be harmful to science
Sarah Main of the Campaign for Science and Engineering urges parliament to recognise its responsibility in serving as a figurehead for scientific debate
Brexit and data regulation: what next for data sharing and the GDPR?
Dods political consultant Andrew McQuillan explores government’s position on data regulation post-Brexit, highlighting potential pitfalls as well as opportunities
Has the NHS sacrificed cybersecurity for convenience?
Matt Lock of Varonis argues that an increase in connectivity has left health-service IT vulnerable
The three biggest barriers to digital transformation in local government today
Suraj Kika of Jadu looks at what is stopping local authorities from investing in digital services
Three things UK cities can do right now to become smarter
Melanie Pittham of digital transformation specialists The BIO Agency outlines the key considerations in transforming cities for the benefit of citizens
A hundred days in, are the new metro mayors keeping their digital promises?
Georgina Maratheftis of techUK urges the new city-region chiefs not to neglect digital devolution
Why civil servants shouldn’t check their emails on holiday
Garry Graham of Prospect argues that cultivating a healthy work-life balance for employees will benefit the public sector