Opinion
Opinion
IT for government and public sector
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Building on the UK tech sector’s momentum in 2018
The UK’s digital and tech industry made great progress in 2017, and the government aims to further its support in 2018, says digital minister Continue Reading
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My brother Lauri Love should have the right to a trial in the UK
Lauri Love should face trial over hacking allegations in a British Court, rather than be extradited to the US, where his extraordinary skills will be lost to society, says his younger sister Continue Reading
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Opinion: Why the UK’s visa expansion is important to the tech sector
Following the government’s decision to expand the UK’s visa scheme for overseas talent, home secretary Amber Rudd tells Computer Weekly why this will help the UK tech sector Continue Reading
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Why UK police are learning cyber forensics
The need for the UK police force to conduct forensic investigations on computers is nothing new, but a rapid escalation of cyber crime has demanded a different approach Continue Reading
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A history of hacking and hackers
A security professional’s view on criminal hacking has shifted away from the traditional stereotype of the hacker, towards a much more diverse cross-section of wider society Continue Reading
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Will the review of Gov.uk Verify fix the UK's digital identity problems?
The rumoured review of the UK government’s identity assurance programme provides the ideal opportunity to fix problems and accelerate progress Continue Reading
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Gov.uk Verify and identity assurance - it's time for a rethink
The government's Verify identity platform is not meeting user needs - it's time to step back and review how best to make online identity for public services work Continue Reading
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Escaping waterfall government and the myth of 'digital transformation'
An agile approach to digital programmes will not transform Whitehall unless the waterfall approach to policy and decision-making is overhauled too Continue Reading
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The internet of things: an overview
Despite security and other concerns, there are many benefits associated with embracing the internet of things Continue Reading
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How AI is disrupting the role of call centres and call centre staff
Artificial intelligence could eliminate many white-collar jobs in coming decades. Its effects are already being felt in the call centre industry, but there is still no substitute for the human touch Continue Reading
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Gary McKinnon: Why Lauri Love should be spared the nightmare of extradition
Computer activist Lauri Love should be spared a life sentence in a US jail, says former hacker Gary McKinnon Continue Reading
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A new nearshoring game is emerging
Countries selling themselves as nearshore business services locations need to change their sales pitches to avoid becoming like all the other countries doing the same Continue Reading
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The true cost of running technology
Ministry of Justice digital chief Arif Harbott discusses the importance of disclosing the costs of technology – and why it makes sense to invest to avoid expensive glitches Continue Reading
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The problem of smart cities and connectivity in the UK
Only once leaders develop a framework for local economic and societal development can the “smart city” buzz can evolve into “intelligent communities” Continue Reading
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Government as a platform, or a platform for government? Which are we getting?
Government as a platform is the latest buzzword in Whitehall - but is that really what they are going to deliver? Continue Reading
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What is government as a platform and how do we achieve it?
There are lots of discussion going on at the moment about digital “platforms”, and the impact they might have on UK public services Continue Reading
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Revolutionising digital public service delivery
Public sectors across the world are attempting a transition away from closed, top-down, bureaucratic, and paper-based transactional models Continue Reading
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Searching for the signal of open standards amid the growing noise of agile
For all its undeniable strengths, the use of agile in government is in danger of becoming a fetish Continue Reading
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User acceptance testing needs real training, not just a short course
In spite of its importance, user acceptance testing (UAT) is often chaotic, problematic and ineffective Continue Reading
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Privacy concerns in the digital world
Considering the full spectrum of privacy, people need to ask themselves if they are comfortable with all their characteristics in the public domain Continue Reading
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How to appoint a new outsourcing supplier
Outsourcing can come with its own security risks if not managed appropriately, making due diligence and clear contractual arrangements key Continue Reading
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The ideology of hacking
Business leaders need to be educated on the true threats their firms face and IT security professionals have to arm their executives with that information Continue Reading
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How to assess the security of a cloud service provider
As businesses continue to put more information online, understanding cloud suppliers and agreements has never been more important Continue Reading
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BBC's DMI project failure is a warning to all organisations
The decision to cancel the BBC’s Digital Media Initiative (DMI) with nothing to show for the almost £100m spent on it should be a warning to other organisations about the risks involved in large-scale IT projects Continue Reading
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The Great Deverticalisation – part 5: Mind the GaaP
Politicians and government have the opportunity, through the power of open platforms, to take the lead in creating modern public services Continue Reading
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The Great Deverticalisation - part 4: The role of the private sector
Why do we persist in running vertically integrated organisations when standardising many of these processes would free us up to do things so much better, and more cheaply? Continue Reading
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The Great Deverticalisation - part 3: New skills and structures in the public sector
Why do we persist in running vertically integrated organisations when standardising many of these processes would free us up to do things so much better, and more cheaply? Continue Reading
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The Great Deverticalisation - part 2: The power of open
The public sector has the opportunity, through the power of 'open', to take the lead in creating organisations for the future success of UK plc Continue Reading
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The great deverticalisation – part 1: the street
Why do we persist in running vertically integrated organisations when standardising many of these processes would free us up to do things so much better, and more cheaply? Continue Reading
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Security Think Tank: You can’t protect what you don’t know you’ve got
IP theft: who should be tackling it and how? Continue Reading
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How to survive a data breach
Six practical tips on how to prepare for and survive a data breach Continue Reading
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Why the public sector is turning to multi-sourcing
Sarah Burnett explains why the public sector is moving from single sourcing to multi-sourcing, in an age of austerity. Continue Reading
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Open standards are about the business model, not the technology
Software companies, abuzz with lobbyists and patent lawyers over government open standards, are similar to the record industry 10 years ago. Continue Reading
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The problem with Open Data
Although clearly a good thing in theory, Open Data risks increasing the digital divide and social inequality unless approached right. Continue Reading