Digital, Data & Technology

UK government agrees deal with Google to tackle legacy tech

The UK government has agreed a deal with Google Cloud to phase out old public service contracts and to provide civil servants with the technology skills they need. The partnership […]

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How to build digital credentials that work in government

Many governments have developed or are in the process of developing digital credentials, but they can encounter barriers that hinder the completion of the process or do not allow them […]

10-year health plan for England bets big on digital

The long-awaited 10-Year Health Plan has been published, setting out an ambition for the National Health Service (NHS) in England to become “digital by default”. “Modern technology has given us […]

Report identifies top emerging technologies for government

A recent report from analyst firm Forrester has identified 11 technologies “that will shape the next decade of government transformation”. Forrester highlighted the key technologies that will offer benefits over […]

UK developing data tool to track cloud spend across government

The UK’s Government Digital Service (GDS) is developing a ‘cloud cost data solution’ to give a central picture of the total usage and spend on cloud services across the public […]
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UK reforms data rules to improve public sector sharing

The UK government’s reforms to data rules have become law, with ministers saying that the changes will make life easier for British people through better joined up data use across […]
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Projects shortlisted for Canada Public Service Data/AI Challenge

Four projects focusing on how to better use data or artificial intelligence in government have been shortlisted for the next stage of the Public Service Data/AI Challenge in Canada. The shortlisted […]

GenAI and distributed-ledger tech to have ‘transformative’ impact, says Ireland’s digitalisation minister

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) and distributed-ledger technology (DLT) are among the “disruptive technologies” that will have a “transformative impact” for everyone using financial services, Ireland’s government minister for digitalisation said […]

Brazilian pilot explores letting citizens control – and sell – their personal data

A pilot project in Brazil will explore enabling citizens to control and monetise their personal data. Dataprev, a state-owned technology company linked to Brazil’s Ministry of Management and Innovation in […]
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Responsibility for UK public sector cybersecurity moves to Government Digital Service

Responsibility for government and public sector cybersecurity in the UK has moved from the Cabinet Office to the Government Digital Service (GDS) within the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology […]