Transformation
Are government's major tech projects on track?
The annual report on the Government Major Projects Portfolio includes assessments of a range of big-ticket IT initiatives. We take a closer look at three experiencing differing fortunes
Minister praises GOV.UK response to Brexit
Simon Hart says GDS has reacted quickly and effectively to impending EU exit
GDS boss looks to work closer with Treasury on project planning
Alison Pritchard says organisation would like to be involved at an earlier stage of projects
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National Archives to review market for AI tools
Organisation commissions study into available technologies
Pritchard: GDS is entering its third era
Organisation’s new head says it must now ‘operationalise’ the capability it has cultivated
'Designating services as digital is increasingly a hindrance' – DfE's Emma Stace on working across organisational boundaries
As the Department for Education refashions itself as a delivery department, its chief digital officer Emma Stace tells PublicTechnology she is determined to make digital ‘just the way we do things round here’
Rotherham plans town-centre public WiFi
Local authority seeks to engage with potential commercial partners
Report finds outsourced IT typically more efficient – but failures ‘cost taxpayers dearly’
Institute for Government says permanent secretaries should spearhead commercial efforts
The age of virtualisation
After more than 20 years of stability, networks are going through a period of dramatic transformation. BT looks beyond the hype at the real benefits of virtualisation.
HMRC discloses decision-makers for £112m Microsoft deal
CDIO Jacky Wright recused herself from department-wide Office 365 purchase
Government to investigate how local authorities use PSN
Research will support ongoing efforts to drive migration away from legacy network
Billion-pound courts transformation work ‘still behind schedule’
Digital-led reform programme still facing challenges with budget and timescales
Greenwich offers £100k for digital leader to drive ‘ambitious programme of transformation’
London borough recruiting for senior tech leader
Government to train public sector leaders on AI and robotics
National Leadership Centre admits first cohort of top officials
Government’s Local Digital Fund hands out another £750k
Six projects selected for continued backing
Regulator calls for ‘informed public debate’ on facial recognition
Biometrics commissioner calls on government ministers to lead discussion
GDS picks large consultancies for series of £1m ‘urgent’ Brexit-support contracts
Agency selects Deloitte, PA Consulting, and Cognizant for apparent ‘bench’ arrangements to provide on-demand personnel
MoJ to review digital transformation impact on access to justice
Report on effect of common platform ‘expected by summer 2021’
Trio of leaders sought to build ‘data-led DfE’
Department recruiting for three senior managers in new-look data directorate
Digital Transformation: Connecting and protecting with perfect predictability
How can you stay ahead in the fast-paced world of digital technology? BT describes how it's a matter of focus...
‘No timetable’ for DWP to get rid of faxes
Minister claims usage of machines will ‘naturally reduce’ over time
Settled status – Gove says ‘any computer system’ sometimes goes wrong
Minister insists process remains ‘relatively straightforward’ for the vast majority of applicants
DfE to build digital tool to recruit trainee teachers
Platform will replace existing application service run by UCAS
One in four Scots unwilling to use digital means for health consultations
Although most Scottish citizens believe IoT and smart technology will improve healthcare delivery, many do not want to use bots, conferencing, or web chat