Digital Infrastructure

European Commission tables tech sovereignty package for AI, cloud and opensource

The European Commission has presented a raft of measures to strengthen the EU’s ability to produce semiconductors, artificial intelligence, cloud computing and opensource technologies. The batch of measures, the European […]

UK closes AI pilots amid ‘strategic changes’ to prioritise legacy tech overhaul

The UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has closed some internal AI pilots and redirected ethics guidance work to speed up progress on replacing outdated systems, which it […]

NHS App Roadmap highlights latest pilots, priorities and plans

NHS England has shared the latest updates to its NHS App Roadmap, including recently completed initiatives, current areas of focus, and next steps in areas such as appointments, prescriptions, health records, and […]

New Zealand launches government app

The government of New Zealand has released an app that aims to make it easier for people to access government services. The Govt.nz app will initially provide access to information […]
The letters CIO on a post it note.

Government CIOs expect IT budgets to increase in 2026, with digital sovereignty a rising priority

Over half (52%) of government CIOs outside the US expect their IT budgets to rise next year, according to a new survey by consulting firm Gartner. The research finds that […]

Canada aims to integrate digital sovereignty into government decision-making

Canada should take steps to ensure digital sovereignty considerations are incorporated into decisions about technology alongside factors such as assurance, innovation and operational needs, according to the government’s new digital […]
Scott Jones, president of Shared Services Canada speaks to his peers at the Global Government Digital Summit in Ottawa.

Canadian government IT agency flags digital risks and opportunities

In a briefing for Joel Lightbound, minister of government transformation, public works and procurement, leaders at Shared Services Canada (SSC) have outlined key challenges and opportunities for government digital transformation. […]

President Trump announces design initiative to make government digital services ‘useable and beautiful’

US president Donald Trump has signed an executive order to launch a new America by Design initiative aimed at improving government digital services and websites. It includes the creation of […]

Trump administration launches health data-sharing initiative

The Trump administration has announced a new digital health initiative focused on making health information interoperable and enabling patients to access their own health records more easily. This includes promoting […]

UK plans to ban public sector bodies from making ransomware payments

The UK government is planning to ban public sector bodies and operators of national critical infrastructure from paying ransom demands to cyber attackers. This would include hospitals, local councils and […]