Can government destroy its legacy?
As much as half of government’s near-£5bn annual spend on IT is dedicated to the maintenance of ageing or unsupported tech. A range of digital leaders tell Sam Trendall about the issues they face with legacy, and how they can be addressed.
Year in review: How technology defined 2021’s biggest stories
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Sprint 16: Six things we learnt about the future of government digital
Rolling out text alerts, sorting out "crap" government IT, cleaning up data, and trying to recruit skilled people when the money's tight — there's plenty going on in the world of government digital, as Matt Foster found at the Government Digital Service's annual gathering.
Harnessing the private sector to bridge the digital divide
Bridging the digital divide can transform and empower people and help boost economic growth according to a new study.
Universal Credit: will a full flowering ever see the light of day?
Why watchdogs are warning that councils need more time and information to make digital delivery of Universal Credit a success.
Digital rooftops: how Camden Council is building connectivity
Ahead of his speech at the Socitm Spring Conference, Councillor Theo Blackwell explains Camden's blue sky approach to improving access.
European rules 'must not be allowed to stifle internet of things'
Understanding the potential of the new, connected environment is essential, say digital technology experts.
Bringing joined up youth services to life in Southend
Gareth Richards explains how the ability to share information more simply is delivering dramatic time savings for youth services teams in Southend and helping staff to make more informed decisions.
GDS chief Stephen Foreshew-Cain on digital challenges in 2016
We catch up with Government Digital Service executive director Stephen Foreshew-Cain about the issues facing his organisation in 2016.
Running your digital project - tips from MOJ Digital
What lessons can local authorities learn from the Ministry of Justice's digital unit in running digital projects? Martin Oliver explains.
Lessons for a small council: How Clackmannanshire Council procured a new finance system
How easy is it for a very small council to implement transformation through technology? John Munro, ICT manager at Clackmannanshire Council talks to ...
Q&A: Claudette Jones
We catch up with the chief information officer at City of Edinburgh Council about the challenges she expects to face in 2016.
Using lessons from Government Digital Service to the Greater London Authority
Natalie Taylor, senior manager for digital transformation at the Greater London Authority describes how she has applied learning from the Government Digital Service to build a new website.
European data laws need careful consideration
New European data legislation demands a delicate balance between the needs of the many and the needs of the individual, says Colin Mackay.
Socitm Scotland 2015: Scotland leads information revolution
Scotland is set to reap the benefits from recent investments in data management, delegates at Socitm Scotland’s annual conference heard last week.
Q&A: Sally Kerr
We talk to City of Edinburgh Council’s digital services manager about the opportunities presented by the speed of technological change.
Healthy relationship
The Child Protection Information Sharing project (CP-IS) is set to improve the way information is shared between health and social care teams nationally. Karen Reeve explains how the initiative is helping to protect vulnerable children in Swindon.
Q&A: John Grieve
A chat with the corporate ICT manager at The Highland Council and SOCITM Scotland committee member, about promoting computer science in schools.
Q&A: William Neil
We hear from principal analyst programmer at Dumfries and Galloway Council about his current and future challenges.
Q&A: Jane Morgan
We catch up with the head of connectivity, economy and data division in the digital directorate within the Scottish Government.
Q&A: Ian Watt
Aberdeen City Council’s digital transformation manager talks about his work on digital with other councils and companies.
Q&A: Charlie Anderson
We catch up with the head of ICT at Fife Council on the challenges he faces and his predictions for 2016.
Aspiring to change
Matt Foster explores how HMRC is looking to life after Aspire – the single biggest ICT deal in all of government.