In the second part of our round-up of the most-read pieces published over this year, we revisit the stories that shaped the second half of 2023, from July to December […]...
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PublicTechnology’s biggest stories of 2023 – part one
We revisit our ten most-read articles of 2023, beginning with scoops and other significant stories from the months of January to June, including big deals, major projects and controversial decisions […]...
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The top public sector tech trends to look out for in 2024
As 2024 begins – and in time-honoured fashion – PublicTechnology editor Sam Trendall picks five themes that will play a big role in the months ahead. Spoiler alert: AI may […]...
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Cabinet Office head: ‘We have greatly enhanced our expertise in digital, data and delivery’
As part of an annual survey of Whitehall chiefs, civil service COO Alex Chisholm reflects on a busy 2023 and the challenges of the months ahead – his last in […]...
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Scottish MSPs warned over data roaming after health secretary scandal
After one of their colleagues ran up an £11,000 bill, members of the Scottish Parliament have been advised by their IT department on how to avoid similar issues when holidaying […]...
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General election: Manifestos must take account of digital deliverability
As a new government looms closer – and technology so embedded in public services – parties should test the tech ramifications of their proposals, according to former Cabinet Office official […]...
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Johnson pegs 5,000 missing messages on WhatsApp ‘somehow automatically erasing things’
Former prime minister tells Covid Inquiry that lack of detail from messages sent during key early weeks of pandemic is due to program ‘going down and coming back up again’ […]...
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Government Property Agency preps for rollout of new Whitehall-wide security-pass system
About 60,000 civil servants are already using new GovPass smart card system, as property unit revealing plans to appoint long term supplier of cards and other items to £1m contract […]...
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GDS to work with South Korean counterparts on AI-powered government services
Ministers use state visit to unveil memorandum of understanding for countries to work together to enable the use of artificial intelligence in government services and support recruitment of technological talent […]...
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Cabinet Office seeks new top dog to ‘lead transformation to digitally enabled 21st century civil service’
Central department opens recruitment for new permanent secretary – who will also serve as civil service chief operating officer – who will replace outgoing Alex Chisholm, who has spearheaded digitisation […]...
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