IT for government and public sector
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Feature
27 Aug 2024
Computer simulations show Swedish fusion initiative could have global impact
The only nuclear fusion initiative in the Nordics, Novatron, believes it has a lot to offer on the global scale Continue Reading
By- Pat Brans, Pat Brans Associates/Grenoble Ecole de Management
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News
20 Aug 2024
Helsinki braced for elevated cyber attacks
The City of Helsinki is increasing its collaboration with cyber security and crime investigators following a major attack on its systems Continue Reading
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News
08 Nov 2019
HMCTS researches the future of open justice
A new report by Policy Lab into the threats and opportunities of technology is aimed to support new approaches to policy-making Continue Reading
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News
06 Nov 2019
General Election affects National Data Strategy
A series of workshops, including the public’s involvement to guide the plan’s vision, have been postponed Continue Reading
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News
05 Nov 2019
Welsh government to hire chief digital officer
The £500,000 of annual funding will go towards a leader and a department dedicated to developing digital initiatives Continue Reading
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News
05 Nov 2019
ICO launches data security campaign for UK General Election
Information commissioner Elizabeth Denham launches campaign to remind the public of their rights when personal data is used for political purposes Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
04 Nov 2019
Modernisation of justice may leave vulnerable users behind
A Commons Select Committee report has voiced a number of concerns about the ongoing transformation efforts led by the Ministry of Justice and called for actions such as maintenance of non-digital services Continue Reading
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News
04 Nov 2019
Government allocates £2m to support growth of lawtech
New government funding unlocked to help break down barriers to the adoption of emerging technologies in the legal sector Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton , Senior reporter
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News
04 Nov 2019
IR35 tribunal rules HMRC wrong to pursue ex-DWP IT contractor for £240,000 in unpaid employment tax
HMRC has vowed to appeal against the outcome of an IR35 tribunal that ruled it should not be pursuing an ex-DWP and Accenture IT contractor for more than £240,000 in unpaid tax as his engagements classify him as self-employed Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
04 Nov 2019
EU patches 20-year-old open source vulnerability
Ethical hackers taking part in a bug bounty programme on behalf of the European Union have uncovered a 20-year-old vulnerability Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
01 Nov 2019
HMRC appoints interim chief digital and information officer
Jacky Wright's replacement is a financial services veteran who brings expertise in tech-enabled change and payments infrastructure Continue Reading
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News
31 Oct 2019
Government review of cloud-first policy concludes guidance should remain unchanged
A review into the continued relevance of the UK government’s six-year-old cloud-first policy has concluded its ‘brand recognition’ is too strong for it to be scrapped, according to GDS Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
31 Oct 2019
UK at the forefront of government AI investment
Current and anticipated artificial intelligence spending is the highest in Europe despite various challenges around implementation, according to a report by Accenture Continue Reading
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News
31 Oct 2019
JEDI mind tricks: Did White House interference affect the outcome of $10bn US gov cloud contract?
Microsoft's triumph over Amazon Web Services (AWS) in securing a $10bn cloud contract with the US Department of Defense has led to questions being asked about whether White House pressure changed the course of the procurement Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
31 Oct 2019
NHSX reports advancements in artificial intelligence
Latest study showcases the work in artificial intelligence that is ongoing in the NHS as part of its Long-Term Plan Continue Reading
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News
30 Oct 2019
DWP outlines steps to reduce fraud and error
The Department of Work and Pensions has released the priorities within its single departmental plan, including the new platforms National Debt Service and Counter Fraud and Error Management Service Continue Reading
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News
30 Oct 2019
What will succeed the National Cyber Security Strategy?
As the National Cyber Security Strategy nears the end of its working life, the government is considering what comes next, and is asking probing questions of its successes and failures Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
30 Oct 2019
UK gets low score in European e-gov ranking
Leaders in the region got scores of over 80% while Britain achieved just over 61%, a Capgemini report has found Continue Reading
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News
29 Oct 2019
Reykjavik: An IT ecosystem beyond the ice
Iceland is a small island between Europe and the US, and that is one of several reasons why it is attracting tech startups to its capital Continue Reading
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News
29 Oct 2019
Post Office IT trial judgement within days
The judgment in the second trial in a multimillion-pound legal battle over an allegedly faulty IT system at the Post Office is imminent Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
28 Oct 2019
AWS 'surprised' over losing out on $10bn US JEDI cloud deal to Microsoft
Microsoft has emerged as the victor in the long-running battle with AWS over who would secure a decade-long cloud contract with the US Department of Defense worth $10bn Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
28 Oct 2019
UK government announces new funding for robot development
The £34m package will go towards research around autonomous technologies to improve safety and public trust Continue Reading
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News
25 Oct 2019
How the DWP lifted two decades of outsourcing to adopt a cloud-first model
For the past four-and-a-half years, the Department for Work and Pensions has been evolving into a cloud-first organisation. We find out how it has been getting on Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
25 Oct 2019
Government provides boost to artificial intelligence skills
PhDs and researchers will be sponsored as part of a programme aimed at creating and retaining experts in artificial intelligence technology Continue Reading
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News
25 Oct 2019
NHSX seeks chief technology officer
The principal technology adviser to the organisation's CEO, Matthew Gould, should be interviewed by early December Continue Reading
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News
24 Oct 2019
Know Fraud database became backlog dump
Reports to Action Fraud handled by City of London Police’s National Fraud Intelligence Bureau were quarantined as security risk, finds HM’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
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News
23 Oct 2019
Ministry of Defence to access IT skills via £1.5bn framework
The new procurement vehicle is part of the department's plan to improve how it engages with the tech industry Continue Reading
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News
22 Oct 2019
Government to provide local data to proptechs
Minister announces creation of a national index of brownfield site data and other initiatives to allow startups and property development companies to use public data to generate business Continue Reading
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News
22 Oct 2019
Brexit: Withdrawal agreement lists EU IT data link beyond transition
Document lists system-to-system IT and network connectivity that will be required after the UK leaves the European Union Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
21 Oct 2019
NHS Digital announces suppliers for GP IT Futures framework
The NHS’s previous IT supplier framework for GPs – composed of just four suppliers – will be replaced by a pool of nearly 70 IT companies Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2019
NHS e-prescriptions roll-out aims for £300m savings by 2021
The final stage of digitising prescriptions in the NHS is expected to reduce inefficiencies, errors and paper usage Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2019
Home Office Brexit app finally available for iPhone
A mobile app to help EU citizens apply for Settled and Pre-Settled Status after Brexit is finally available for Apple iPhone devices, but only on newer generations Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Oct 2019
NHSX could transform NHS security capabilities
The health sector is increasingly confident that NHSX can deliver a streamlined, effective cyber security policy for the health service Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Oct 2019
Report calls for urgent replacement of health screening IT
Major review of cancer screening programmes urges NHSX to prioritise the update of the underlying technology systems Continue Reading
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News
16 Oct 2019
Government shelves age verification plans for online porn
Plans to introduce age verification to access online pornography will not go ahead, with provisions around protecting children from inappropriate content on the internet to become part of wider regulations Continue Reading
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News
16 Oct 2019
Government IT hosting providers fail to provide emissions data
Cloud computing is driving the government’s IT and sustainable tech strategy, but cloud and hosting providers are unable to divulge emissions data Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
16 Oct 2019
HMRC fails to get new customs system ready for Brexit
A National Audit Office report reveals that HMRC has opted for a multimillion-pound enhancement of a legacy platform rather than working on its planned replacement Continue Reading
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News
15 Oct 2019
UK government aims to measure success of digital initiatives
Responding to a critical parliamentary report on digital progress, the government has laid out plans to develop better metrics and to overhaul legacy IT Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
15 Oct 2019
TfL to use artificial intelligence to run London’s road network
Transport for London is seeking input from companies about how it can use data-intensive technologies to predict the impact of road problems across the capital Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2019
UK government confirms gigabit broadband roll-out, rows back on 2025 delivery commitment
UK government confirms plans to roll out gigabit-capable broadband across the UK, yet quietly shelves previous pledge to do so by 2025 Continue Reading
By- Joe O’Halloran, Computer Weekly
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News
14 Oct 2019
NHS Digital brings in biometric login functionality
Two new libraries released to allow developers in the NHS to include functionality to digital services Continue Reading
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News
14 Oct 2019
Deputy chief executive at NHS Digital departs
NHS Digital’s deputy chief executive, Rob Shaw, will leave the organisation in December to work with foreign governments on national health and care infrastructure Continue Reading
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News
11 Oct 2019
How code reuse drives business change at the DWP
Department for Work and Pensions is using application programming interfaces to promote reuse of granular microservices across the organisation Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
11 Oct 2019
OECD pushes international digital services tax agenda
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development wants to reach agreement on addressing issues around taxation for online giants by 2020 Continue Reading
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News
10 Oct 2019
How AWS is cracking the public sector cloud market
The public sector cloud business takes time and resources to build, but the rewards can be meaningful, as the founder of Amazon Web Service’s public sector division has found Continue Reading
By- Aaron Tan, TechTarget
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E-Zine
10 Oct 2019
CW Middle East: Saudi banks trial biometrics in ATMs
Biometric and blockchain technologies are being used in tandem to provide ID verification at Saudi Arabian cash machines. Also read about the first government organisation in Bahrain to migrate to Amazon Web Services, and an interview with Yasmeen Al Sharaf, head of fintech and innovation unit, Central Bank of Bahrain. Continue Reading
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News
10 Oct 2019
Mental health issues concern UK tech professionals
Staff shortages, long hours and lack of flexibility are impacting the wellbeing of people in the sector, according to a Harvey Nash survey. Continue Reading
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News
09 Oct 2019
Survival of accountants 'at stake' as HMRC presses ahead with tax digitisation
Advances in technology are bringing a series of dilemmas for professionals as the government continues plans to digitise all tax for UK businesses, according to a new report Continue Reading
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Podcast
09 Oct 2019
Podcast: The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload – Episode 33
In this week’s episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Brian McKenna and Clare McDonald are joined by Alex Scroxton to talk about cyber warfare and digital healthcare Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
09 Oct 2019
HETT 2019: Digital literacy gap will never be fully closed, says panel
The increasing use of digital technology in healthcare means it is important for people to be digitally literate to take part, but the digital literacy gap will always be there, says an expert panel Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
09 Oct 2019
More Institute of Technology centres planned to tackle skills gap
A second wave of centres offering higher technical education nationwide has been announced Continue Reading
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News
08 Oct 2019
Nadella sees Azure as the world’s computer
The Microsoft CEO wants organisations to consider Azure as a distributed cloud for next-generation AI applications Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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08 Oct 2019
What next for GDS?
Digital government has lost momentum, according to MPs. As the Government Digital Service enters its “third era”, what will it do to regain its authority and deliver real change? Continue Reading
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E-Zine
08 Oct 2019
Showcasing the potential of 5G
In this week’s Computer Weekly, we visit an ambitious trial in Bristol that is showcasing the possibilities offered by 5G roll-out. We look at how emerging automation technologies are enhancing the use of identity and access management tools. And we assess the Government Digital Service plan for transforming public services. Read the issue now. Continue Reading
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News
07 Oct 2019
Scottish Parliament launches inquiry on police use of facial recognition
The circumstances and implications of the technology’s application in the police service will be investigated in the coming months Continue Reading
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News
07 Oct 2019
UK chief data officer recruitment plans still on
Minister says CDO will work closely with the chief digital and information officer, who is still to be recruited Continue Reading
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News
07 Oct 2019
Government departments sign up to web data-sharing plan
All but four Whitehall departments have so far agreed to share web analytics data to allow the government to monitor user behaviour across the Gov.uk domain Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
07 Oct 2019
UKtech50 2019 – help us find the most influential people in UK technology
Computer Weekly’s annual search for the 50 most influential people in UK technology reaches its 10th anniversary – let us know who you would like to nominate for this year’s list Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
04 Oct 2019
Home Office picks supplier for £300m biometrics project
The department has chosen US company Leidos to provide critical elements of the national system under a £300m contract with a 10-year timespan Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2019
Swedish authorities introduce robots to help social workers
Software robots free up time for social workers to help benefits claimants find employment Continue Reading
By- Jane Hamrin
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News
04 Oct 2019
Government planning for ‘undeliverable’ ESN
The government has agreed to all of the Public Accounts Committee’s findings in its investigation into the Emergency Services Network, but there is still a chance the programme could collapse Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 Oct 2019
Government issues Brexit guidance for technology firms
Ten-point checklist released to help firms prepare for leaving the European Union without a deal Continue Reading
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News
03 Oct 2019
Local authorities hit by 800 cyber attacks every hour
Local authorities and councils in the UK have reported being hit by more than 263 million cyber attacks in the first six months of this year Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
03 Oct 2019
Post-Brexit passport checking tool to start pilot
The government is looking for companies that can carry out large-scale tests of the Document Checking Service, which will allow organisations to digitally check the validity of passports Continue Reading
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Podcast
02 Oct 2019
Podcast: The Computer Weekly Downtime Upload – Episode 32
In this week’s episode of the Computer Weekly Downtime Upload podcast, Brian McKenna, Caroline Donnelly and Clare McDonald talk about Computer Weekly’s diversity and inclusion event, Oracle Open World 2019, and government technology Continue Reading
By- Brian McKenna, Senior Analyst, Business Applications
- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
02 Oct 2019
HMRC extends contract with Capgemini but embeds flexibility
Department’s technology sourcing programme seeks to access the services of more tech providers, including SMEs and startups Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
01 Oct 2019
UK government readies bus open data portal
The government’s bus data service is part of plans to provide better information to get more people to use bus services Continue Reading
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News
01 Oct 2019
Healthcare and technology have cultural similarities, says NHSX CEO
Common factors in healthcare and technology could help bring about a shift in attitudes, says Matthew Gould Continue Reading
By- Clare McDonald, Business Editor
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News
30 Sep 2019
Chancellor Sajid Javid set to make £5bn investment commitment to improve UK broadband coverage
The Chancellor Sajid Javid is expected to take to the stage at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester later today, to set out the group’s “infrastructure revolution” plans, which include ramping up broadband coverage across the UK Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
30 Sep 2019
UK Parliament readies cyber security change programme
A request for information has been launched to find a consultancy firm to support and shape the Parliament’s cyber security project, which will be delivered in two years’ time Continue Reading
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Opinion
30 Sep 2019
Innovative supplier selection is the key to government procurement success
The government has improved its procurement processes for SMEs and acknowledges the importance of small suppliers, but there are important steps that still need to be taken Continue Reading
By- Elizabeth Vega
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News
30 Sep 2019
Data challenges jeopardise service provision in government
Several challenges have to be tackled to make the government’s new data strategy work and departments have “barely scratched the surface” of what needs to be done, says PAC report Continue Reading
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News
27 Sep 2019
HMRC chief digital and information officer departs
Jacky Wright, HMRC chief digital and information officer, will return to Microsoft in October after a two-year loan arrangement Continue Reading
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News
26 Sep 2019
Government launches guidelines for AI procurement
Document intended to inform public sector buyers has been created by the Office for AI and the World Economic Forum Continue Reading
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News
25 Sep 2019
Brazilian fintech Creditas chases UK tech talent
Latin American firm Creditas is looking to lure senior professionals who may be leaving the UK to its technology hub in Spain Continue Reading
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News
25 Sep 2019
PM invites global leaders to discuss ethics in tech
London summit next year will invite countries to discuss standards for emerging technology Continue Reading
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News
25 Sep 2019
UK government reaffirms commitment to using Oracle tech with cloud MoU
Government procurement chiefs in the Crown Commercial Service sign new agreement with database giant aimed at making it easier and cheaper for public sector organisations to use its cloud Continue Reading
By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
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News
25 Sep 2019
National Library of Scotland says aye to Scality object storage
National digitised archives move off Hitachi SANs and Qualstar tape, object storage is embraced and a “no backup” strategy put in place with petabyte-scale Scality S3/file deployment Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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News
24 Sep 2019
What next for GDS?
Digital government has lost momentum, according to MPs. As the Government Digital Service enters its “third era”, what will it do to regain its authority and deliver real change? Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
20 Sep 2019
Government looks into digitising cultural collections with AI
A government report and trial investigate possibilities around mapping and connecting digitised cultural material with emerging technologies Continue Reading
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News
20 Sep 2019
Cross-government collaboration is key to overcoming legacy IT issues
Senior civil servants highlight some of the challenges with legacy IT systems and what can be done to overcome them Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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Opinion
20 Sep 2019
The UK’s digital identity policy conundrum
The UK government’s recent consultation on digital identity suggests that past mistakes and assumptions have yet to be resolved – a different, more user-centric vision is required Continue Reading
By- Colin Wallis, Kantara Initiative
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News
20 Sep 2019
Civil service chief appeals to ‘wise, experienced, powerful’ IT leaders to apply for CDIO job
John Manzoni explains why the new government digital leader will carry the power and authority of a Whitehall permanent secretary Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
- Sebastian Klovig Skelton, Data & ethics editor
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News
19 Sep 2019
Defra chief digital information officer steps down
John Seglias is leaving the department most impacted by Brexit to join National Grid, after four years in the civil service Continue Reading
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News
19 Sep 2019
Government insists 'nothing sinister' about web user data gathering
Government Digital Service responds to allegations that personal data gathered through Gov.uk portal could be used to target political messaging to citizens Continue Reading
By- Bryan Glick, Editor in chief
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News
18 Sep 2019
Government relaunches search for chief digital and information officer
The role, which will tackle issues such as eradicating legacy and leading data strategy, has been redesigned and elevated at permanent secretary level Continue Reading
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News
18 Sep 2019
Universities tempting targets for cyber criminals, warns NCSC
As hundreds of thousands of students prepare for the new academic year, universities have been warned that they are at high risk of cyber attack Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
18 Sep 2019
Emotet phishing botnet returns from summer vacation
The Emotet phishing trojan-turned-botnet is back in action after a three-and-a-half month break, say threat researchers Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
17 Sep 2019
Robotics and Automation: UK must tackle skills, immigration and SME challenges
Home-grown skills may not be enough to enable the UK to build on the government's Industrial Strategy and push robotics and automation Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
17 Sep 2019
Northwestern cuts storage costs in half with Komprise
Komprise’s Deep Analytics helps university classify and migrate research data to cheaper disk and cloud as it cuts storage costs from $1.1m to $680,000 per annum Continue Reading
By- Antony Adshead, Storage Editor
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Opinion
17 Sep 2019
The five software testing techniques every software developer should know about
Five simple testing techniques that will help developers test their software systematically, thoroughly and quickly Continue Reading
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News
17 Sep 2019
Network Rail to use automation and analytics in tunnel examinations and station security
Operator Network Rail will tap into its £357m R&D fund to back innovation competitions aimed to improve assessment of more than 600 rail tunnels and station surveillance Continue Reading
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News
17 Sep 2019
Ecuador citizens’ data breach holds lessons for enterprises
What caused the mass breach of Ecuadorian citizens’ data, and what can businesses learn from it? Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
16 Sep 2019
Gartner Catalyst: Prepare for web giants crushing your industry
Companies like Amazon and Alibaba are taking a bigger chunk of the customer journey, but they are also spreading across industry sectors Continue Reading
By- Cliff Saran, Managing Editor
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News
16 Sep 2019
Councils awarded funding to boost online services
Local authorities received more than £750,000 in the second round of the Local Digital Fund, aimed at improving citizen offerings in areas such as housing and payment Continue Reading
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News
16 Sep 2019
NHSX emphasises need for ethical patient data access
The health service's digital unit welcomed the launch of Health Data Research hubs, but stressed that it will control the design of research collaborations Continue Reading
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News
16 Sep 2019
Police use of algorithms needs stronger safeguards to prevent bias, report says
A study by the Royal United Services Institute calls for new code of practice to guide use of algorithmic tools in policing Continue Reading
By- Sebastian Klovig Skelton , Senior reporter
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News
13 Sep 2019
Ditch hoodies and hackers to encourage diverse security recruitment
The cyber security industry needs to address a systemic image problem if it is to succeed in recruiting more diverse teams Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Sep 2019
When AIs go to war: Autonomous cyber weapons ‘inevitable’
CISOs must start thinking about how to engage with intelligent, adaptive, non-human attackers, says Trend Micro’s Rik Ferguson Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor
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News
13 Sep 2019
Dutch banks to work together in fight against money laundering
Dutch banks are sharing expertise and resources to help reduce money laundering through their accounts Continue Reading
By- Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA
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News
13 Sep 2019
Justice system transformation sees delays and reduction of scope
“Ambitious” timescales and scope for £1.2bn modernisation of services had to be scaled back, says NAO report Continue Reading
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News
13 Sep 2019
Industry opposition to no-deal Brexit hardens, says TechUK
A survey of TechUK members has found that 71% believe a no-deal Brexit at the end of October will negatively affect them in spite of their preparations Continue Reading
By- Alex Scroxton, Security Editor