Matt Hancock is taking a leaf out of the GDS handbook and appears to be ready to ruffle some feathers with a new NHS technology strategy that focuses on open standards, a move to the cloud and interoperability.
The progress of digital government and the effectiveness of GDS is being investigated by MPs. In written evidence, the Local Government Association throws a number of criticisms at the approach to digital in Whitehall.
The no-deal, no Netflix or Spotify stole the headlines this weekend, as Brexit negotiations continue to remain in deadlock. However, beyond the hysteria of no streaming, there are some serious considerations to take away for the digital economy from the government’s latest notices.
Sources have warned that the Brexit negotiations have hit a “real problem” as the EU seeks reassurance over a hard border in Ireland. MPs have previously warned that technology will not be a silver bullet.
The Department states that has recently concluded a major programme of work to move to a cloud model, but needs new digital and technology chiefs to continue to drive change.
The former Labour Prime Minister, who led the government between 1997 and 2007, speaks out about the distraction of Brexit and how digital government should prioritise bringing policy makers together with tech industry.
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Trust has deployed Thoughtonomy’s virtual workers to eliminate manual workloads, freeing up staff to focus on patient care.
Business Secretary Greg Clark today revealed the 15 winning bidders for the £10 million Regulators’ Pioneer Fund. It is hoped the fund will help support opportunities identified in the government’s Industrial Strategy.
The recently appointed Health Secretary used his platform at the Tory Party conference in Birmingham this week to talk about his plans for technology reform in the NHS. However, can he achieve what plenty before him have failed to do?
South Norfolk District Council has created a mixed reality app to immerse visitors in the colourful history of now sleepy Wymondham - the site of a bloody 16th century uprising and a shocking Victorian murder case
Chancellor Philip Hammond used his speech as an opportunity to answer the public’s concerns about the rapid rate of change in the digital economy. Part of this includes plans for a digital tax. Other plans include more funding to boost skills.
The Home Office recently revealed that it is planning to move its Police IT systems over to Amazon Web Services.
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