Inside DWP’s digital coronavirus response – APIs, reuse and micro-services
In the face of huge demand for its services, the DWP was able to call on a library of reusable tools, the department’s integration lead Jacqui Leggetter tells PublicTechnology
NHS collates data from symptom-tracker apps
NHSX works with jHub to gather and analyse information collected by third-party software
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CBI chief: 'Councils must go further on digital transformation'
Some councils are not doing enough to transform services and deliver digital services, according to the head of business organisation the CBI.
Platform for Scottish public sector launches
A single platform for government services in Scotland launched in beta this week, pulling together services from local and central government.
Reuse in digital public services
Many public sector organisations developing digital services are guilty of reinventing the wheel missing important opportunities to reduce costs and speed up delivery, says Harry Metcalfe.
Local government launches data API
A wealth of information on local areas is to be made available through a new Application Programmable Interface (API) developed by the Local Government Association.
Election 2015: ICT body chief calls for Tories to focus on data sharing
Phil Gibson, head of trade organisation PSNGB, talks to PublicTechnology about the implications of today’s general election victory for the Conservative Party – and how continuing austerity is likely to drive further transformation of public service delivery through digital technology.
European digital strategy 'could boost public services'
Plans unveiled yesterday to remove barriers to cross-border data sharing could help the development of public services, according to the European Commission.
Top 10 tips for public sector digital development
Government deputy chief technology officer Magnus Falk outlines what government organisations should be doing to improve digital services.
Top 10 local authority ICT stories of 2014
Publictechnology takes a look at the 10 most read stories affecting council ICT during 2014.
Interview: John Jackson at Camden Council
John Jackson, Camden Council's CIO talks to PublicTechnology about collaboration, the relationship with central government and the generational divide in the profession.
Funding boost for Birmingham open data project
A project to publish open data from Birmingham City Council’s systems has won a grant from the Cabinet Office.
Panel calls for data sharing presumption
A government-commissioned panel has called for a debate on the introduction of a general presumption that information on individuals will be shared across public services if it improves outcomes.
'Hack-ney-thon' provides new apps for council
London Borough of Hackney says it will implement a number of apps based on a Hackathon held over the weekend.
Government shuns open data standard
The UK government has not signed up to a new open contracting data standard that was launched globally yesterday, despite a public commitment to open contracting.
Devon launches open data node
The Open Data Institute has launched a new 'node' in Devon to enable the sharing of information held by councils and businesses.
DCLG to address open source obstacles
The Department for Communities and Local Government is to carry out more work on a solution after identifying problems converting Excel documents in open source format.
Behind the contracts
Sally Collier, chief executive of the Crown Commercial Service, says that procurement changes are at the heart of public service reform.
Interview: Mike Bracken
Government executive director of digital Mike Bracken says he has no capacity to run a local but points to ways councils can benefit from his unit’s work.
Network launches council digital 'matchmaking' service
A local government ICT professional network has launched a directory to help councils find others which are working on similar projects in order to aid collaboration and efficiency.
Sunderland to target cuts using 'intelligence hub'
Sunderland City Council has awarded a contract to build a new “intelligence hub” aimed at crunching data to help target efficiency savings of £100m.
Onwurah to give keynote address at Socitm conference
Chi Onwurah MP, shadow Cabinet Office minister has been confirmed as keynote speaker at this year’s Socitm annual conference.
Government releases open source document standards
The government has released a set of standards setting out open source file formats which will be the new standard for government bodies.