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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Failure to manage IT project cost Scottish pension agency millions
Scottish Public Pensions Agency did not properly scrutinise Capita’s ‘abnormally low’ bid and failed to manage project says auditor
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Ministry of Justice works on digital probate delays
More staff and further improvements to digital service aim to cut waiting times
Northern Ireland prepares for three major IT projects
Departments of finance and infrastructure publish information on land registration, finance and planning systems
Government usage of data registers shoots up
Data shows more and more services are accessing data sets
Scottish Government needs better digital leadership says auditor
Government lacks complete picture of work and spending across Scotland’s public sector
GDS introduces algorithmic ‘related content’ links to GOV.UK
Tests show users click on automatically chosen links and make less use of search
DFID puts £20m of aid into education technology research
Eight-year EdTech Hub project with World Bank and University of Cambridge aims to build largest body of research on subject
GDS re-advertises for service design director
Service increases pay to £140,000 for role open since last September
Government to consult on Bitcoin risks
After last year’s taskforce report, a full consultation will open shortly
Emergency Services Network completion pushed back to December 2024
Motorola to receive extra £82m for further work and use of Kodiak product
Unlocking the secret to people behaviour change
This article from BT outlines how focusing on user experience can drive productivity, better engagement and attract the best talent
The digital fight needs political might
The case for transformation could do with more high-profile Westminster backers, according to PublicTechnology editor Sam Trendall
East Midlands creates £250m WAN framework
Nottinghamshire County Council publishes contract notice
HMRC to open high-tech Edinburgh hub
Office for 3,000 government workers will deploy an array of smart working technology
Inspection drones and sound-bending walls secure slice of £7.8m rail innovation fund
Department for Transport announces winners of competition
GDS signs collaboration agreement with Singapore GovTech
Agencies sign memorandum of understanding to share knowledge and personnel
Government backs robot farmers with £6m
Funding will support what is claimed to be the world’s first agri-robotics facility
Dorset Council offers £112k for digital and change chief
Authority seeks leader to oversee transformation of tech estate and digital services
Interview: HMRC digital chief Jacky Wright on insourcing, inclusivity, and the ‘teething pains’ of transformation
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DWP acting CDIO McKinnon to stay in role until May 2020
Seven months after launching recruitment campaign, department reveals interim digital chief will continue in role