Government Computing
News and analysis on digital transformation in the UK’s public sector.
Crown Commercial Service announces new procurement deal for public sector IT
ByAdult social care IT projects given £3m funding boost by UK government
ByUK and allies snub Europe with new global telecoms initiative
ByWhy GDS turned to containers to meet GOV.UK digital demand
Described as the largest software infrastructure project in UK government history, the switch should make the platform more scalable.
ByFunding for smart street lamps could boost UK 5G connectivity
A pilot scheme will look at how local authorities can utilise the technology to unlock economic and environmental benefits.
ByDWP’s fraud and error checking AI still displaying signs of bias
Work continues on a new automated fraud detection system, but it still needs considerable development time, MPs have been…
ByFears Electronic Trade Document Act could become a ‘missed opportunity’
New rules to speed up trade using digital systems come into force tomorrow. But there is still work to…
ByUK government to pay £600,000 to each victim of Post Office Horizon IT scandal
Faults in accounting software saw some Post Office staff jailed. Now they are receiving fresh compensation.
ByVirtual wards have a positive impact on COPD patients and costs, says report
An evaluation found that both patients and staff responded well to virtual wards.
ByReport: Digital skills shortages within the civil service will increase risk and cost to UK government
In a blistering new report, the Public Accounts Committee said the government has failed to achieve 'successful' digital transformation.
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