IT for government and public sector
How the UK government are commited to tech
As we slowly crawl closer to the mysterious future of post-Brexit Britain, the UK government is commited to nurturing the booming technology industry. In this e-guide we discover what strategies and plans are in place to keep the UK tech industry relevant and ahead of the curve.
News : IT for government and public sector
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February 14, 2019
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Government rules out blockchain at borders until after Brexit due to 'significant work' required
A previous HMRC pilot of distributed ledger technology will not provide any short-term solution to issues around UK borders after Brexit
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February 13, 2019
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London and Helsinki digital partnership challenges big IT platforms
CDOs of London and Helsinki meet at London’s City Hall to sign a city-to-city digital declaration around AI, open data and digital innovation
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February 12, 2019
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IR35 reforms: Contractors lack confidence in private sector to manage April 2020 rule change
Research from IR35 consultancy Qdos suggests contractors lack confidence in the ability of private sector firms to adequately determine how they should be taxed after April 2020
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February 12, 2019
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Dutch developer offers businesses nuclear security option for communications
Startup that created the secure platform for communication between world leaders at the 2014 Nuclear Security Summit in the Netherlands seeks to revolutionise business mail
In Depth : IT for government and public sector
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The rise of DevSecOps
The increasing complexity of security threats facing enterprises is leading to DevSecOps approaches, which combine operations and development with security, so that all business units are involved in security operations Continue Reading
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Brexit implications for data protection
Leaving the European Union will have serious implications for data protection in the UK unless adequate steps are taken, so businesses are advised to have contingency plans in place Continue Reading
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Securing the SD-WAN: The next network challenge
Every time an enterprise weighs up whether or not to try SD-WAN, security is an essential part of the picture Continue Reading
Blog Posts : IT for government and public sector
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Of course there's technology for the Irish border - that doesn't mean it will work
It’s understandable that people express cynicism when a politician – particularly one with a clear ideological bent – proclaims that “digital” or “technology” can solve the core Brexit issue of the ... Continue Reading
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Another one bites the dust: Bauer’s departure from NHS England highlights public sector-wide issue
NHS England’s chief digital officer (CDO) jumping ship to join the private sector is the latest example of one of the key issues facing digital and technology projects across the public sector, ... Continue Reading
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A big dose of digital for the NHS
There’s been a lot of excitement over the new NHS Long Term Plan. The plan sets out how the NHS will spend the extra £20.5bn a year, gifted to the health service by prime minister Theresa May as a ... Continue Reading
Opinion : IT for government and public sector
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Making the move to cloud work for you
Getting the best out of a move to the cloud means getting the size right, turning off what you don’t need, smart purchasing and continuously decluttering your new environment Continue Reading
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New audiovisual connections enhance the learning experience
Being open and inclusive to individual sensory needs as well as diverse technology choices means adopting a flexible approach to AV infrastructure Continue Reading
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How to accelerate digital identity in the UK
Trusted online relationships are essential to the digital economy, but the UK is lagging behind. What needs to be done? Continue Reading
Videos : IT for government and public sector
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Lauri Love: how reformed hackers halted the WannaCry virus
Lauri Love presents a compelling story of the WannaCry malware that nearly brought down the NHS, and the behind the scenes work of former hackers, and security researchers that helped to prevent lives being lost. Love is facing extradition to the US after allegedly taking part in a hacking protest over the death of internet pioneer Aaron Swartz, who faced jail for using a hidden computer to downloading academic journals at MIT.
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Locked in by choice: Why Munich is dropping open source for Microsoft
Munich has saved €11m by moving to open source. Now, in a move seen as highly political, lord mayor Dieter Reiter is planning a return to Microsoft
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Liam Maxwell: How the UK government is supporting British Technology
A video of the presentation Liam Maxwell, national technology adviser, HM Government, gave at Computer Weekly’s 50th anniversary