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Addressing insider threats in the public sector

Laura Eshelby, Head of Economic Crime at Clue Software, formerly a Deputy Director at the Cabinet Office, shares her seasoned expertise on addressing insider threats in the public sector.

Alison Pritchard comments on her new role as GDS Director General

On August 1, (2019) Alison Pritchard was appointed GDS Director General, here she comments on her new job role and how she plans to spend her time.

Simon Hart brought in as GDS Minister

Simon Hart, MP for Carmarthen West & South Pembrokeshire, has been appointed as the Parliamentary Secretary for the Minister for Implementation or the 'GDS Minister'.

How GDS is transforming services and building digital capability across the public sector

Kevin Cunnington, Director General of the Government Digital Service (GDS) explains how the organisation is transforming services and building digital capability across the public sector in the UK.

How can the cloud build more innovative public services?

Here, Harold de Neef from Civica describes the 'Uberisation' of services, aka how innovative public services can be implemented by the cloud.

Alison Pritchard becomes interim Director General of GDS

Defra's Alison Pritchard joins GDS as Director General, beginning her first week as the department’s interim chief.

48% of government ICT leaders believe they can digitally transform

Pure Storage today (31 July) reveals that just under half (48%) of government ICT leaders have confidence that their current data infrastructure enables their organisations to meet strategic transformational objectives.

Council collaboration driving improved citizen services

Over half (58%) of local authorities are now providing shared services, in order to reduce costs and drive improved citizen engagement, according to new figures.

New report urges Government to improve its digital capabilities

A Science and Technology Committee report has concluded that the Government must improve its digital capabilities in order to enhance the relationship between citizens and the State.

G-Cloud 11 increases with 700 suppliers

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has announced the imminent launch of the latest version of the G-Cloud procurement framework with 700 extra suppliers from the previous version.

Case study: Digital transformation in government & healthcare

Here, Open Access Government's Digital Editor, Steph Hazlegreaves, looks into several case studies where a digital transformation strategy has been implemented in the government and healthcare sector.

Hybrid cloud is a winner for citizens and government

Peter Ford, public sector industry principal, Pegasystems discusses why he believes hybrid cloud technology is a champion for citizens and government after the original cloud-first plan received backlash.

Kevin Cunnington to take on new International Government Services role

Head of Government Digital Service, Kevin Cunnington will take on new role promoting government services around the world.

11 reasons for blockchain in public services

New research by the European Commission's ISA² programme reveals the findings of case studies on blockchain in public services.

Hart District Council selects new cloud platform to support digital strategy

Hart District Council has selected a new cloud platform, Arcus Global, to deliver its Planning and Regulatory Services to improve internal processes as well as to provide a better citizen experience.

Overcoming challenges in smart city projects

Michelle Supper, Director of The Open Group Open Platform 3.0™ Forum explores why smart city projects should avoid making the city a mirror of big corporations, as value needs to be delivered differently.

Why the UK government is in need of digital transformation

In this piece, Andy Butcher talks us through some of the general technology changes involved in the immense, ongoing machinations of government digital transformation.

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