Government consults with broadband firms on Huawei alternatives
Ministers seek to understand current use of vendor’s kit
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Hospital WiFi rollout passes 90%
Ubiquitous coverage planned by next year, minister claims
Government to finally roll out GPS tagging system
Troubled eight-year project reaches fruition as technology is to be deployed nationwide in the coming months
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Government Property Agency shines a light on innovative practices and uses of technology
NHS patient verification tool opened up to external partners
Pilot scheme invites five private and public sector organisations to take part
Government rows back on idea of making social media sites legally responsible for content
Matt Hancock says putting legal responsibility on sites would mean 'the whole concept would collapse'
Government proposes big expansion of smart ticketing for trains
DfT launches consultation on plans to create a seamless pay-as-you-go area encompassing much of south-east England
DfE minister urges schools to ban smartphones
Nick Gibb warns against the dangers of ‘excessive’ screen time for children
Government ‘expects resolution’ to settled status app iPhone compatibility issues
The Home Office claims it is ‘working constructively with Apple’
EE swipes £21m mobile deal with Police Scotland
Mobile operator will work with Motorola, Samsung, and BlackBerry to deliver tech
Mobiles and tablets now account for majority of GOV.UK traffic
Report from the Institute for Government shows shift in how citizens access government website
Government plans revamp of flexible working policy
Changes will include additions to civil service jobs site
Elderly to showcase smart homes in digital inclusion project
DCMS unveils project to help 'digital boomers' get online
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Scottish 4G coverage less than half that of England
Ofcom report shows just 38% of Scotland has good data coverage from all four networks
London picks new tech for election vote counting
Local authority opts for software from Smartmatic
Cambridgeshire’s connectivity mission
The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority is investing £13.6m to boost connectivity. Gill Hitchcock reports on the challenging targets and the delivery team working with suppliers to remove barriers and pave the way for success
Hospital trials app for on-demand porters
Northwick Park Hospital in north-west London rolls out tablets and smartphones for staff to request porters
Home Office awards £8m biometrics deal to Mastek
Indian tech services firm adds application development contract to the £5m DevOps and support deal it won earlier this year
HMRC picked out as Whitehall paragon of smart working
Report from think tank Reform praises initiatives such as equipping large numbers of the department’s workforce with tablet computers
Airwave to get three-year extension as government resets Emergency Services Network project
New services to be rolled out incrementally as Motorola Solutions agrees to continue support outgoing platform
Brent Council offers ‘drone pilot apprenticeship’
Chosen candidate will ultimately ‘promote the use of drone services within the council’