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Updating the GDS roadmap for 2021-2022
Digital Editor at Open Access Government updates us on the Government Digital Service roadmap for 2021-2022 to ensure GOV.UK is accessible and personalised.
Closing the gap between policy design and delivery
Natalie Taylor, Managing Director, Public Sector, Foundry4, discusses how government can bring more digital voices into policy teams to close the gap between those designing policy and those delivering it.
Digital transformation for the needs of the user
Here, we lift the lid on the priorities of the UK’s Government Digital Service concerning accelerating the digital transformation of public services, including being responsive to the needs of the user.
Data use in government: Where we’re going next
Sue Bateman, Deputy Director for Data and Innovation at the Government Digital Service (GDS), explores data use in government and in this vein, where we’re going next.
Is Government the winner of the UK digital transformation race?
Digital and Technology Services Director at Opencast Software Jason Kay gives us an insight into UK digital transformation, and how the Government is paving the way for sustainable and effective digitisation.
Accessibility: What’s so hard about making things simple?
Sarah Winters, founder of Content Design London who previously led the Government Digital Service’s content strategy, discusses the art of making things simple so that they work for everyone.
Upgrading government digital services is crucial to pandemic recovery
James Herbert, founder and CEO of new London-headquartered tech firm, Foundry4, discusses the importance of upgrading government digital services to support an economic recovery.
Digital accessibility: Transforming government
Alison Pritchard, Interim Director General, Government Digital Service comments that digital accessibility is transforming government to meet user needs.
Digital transformation: Artificial intelligence in the public sector
Here, we look at the digital transformation of government, focussing on the role of artificial intelligence in the public sector.
The potential of artificial intelligence in the public sector
Here, we find out some ways in which the GDS is leading digital transformation in government, including the priorities of the organisation’s Interim Director-General and the enormous potential of artificial intelligence in the public sector.
Alison Pritchard comments on her new role as GDS Director General
On August 1, (2019) Alison Pritchard was appointed GDS Director General, here she comments on her new job role and how she plans to spend her time.
Simon Hart brought in as GDS Minister
Simon Hart, MP for Carmarthen West & South Pembrokeshire, has been appointed as the Parliamentary Secretary for the Minister for Implementation or the 'GDS Minister'.
How GDS is transforming services and building digital capability across the public sector
Kevin Cunnington, Director General of the Government Digital Service (GDS) explains how the organisation is transforming services and building digital capability across the public sector in the UK.
New report urges Government to improve its digital capabilities
A Science and Technology Committee report has concluded that the Government must improve its digital capabilities in order to enhance the relationship between citizens and the State.
Hybrid cloud is a winner for citizens and government
Peter Ford, public sector industry principal, Pegasystems discusses why he believes hybrid cloud technology is a champion for citizens and government after the original cloud-first plan received backlash.
Kevin Cunnington to take on new International Government Services role
Head of Government Digital Service, Kevin Cunnington will take on new role promoting government services around the world.
Leading digital transformation: The demand for software developers in government
The work of the Government Digital Service in leading digital transformation is discussed here, with a focus on their recently promoted initiative to meet the demand for software developers in government.
What could GDS and Central Government do better?
Andy Sandford, Director of We are Lean and Agile, answers the question as to what can be learnt from local authorities about processes.
Can Zero Trust Networking work for the public sector?
Mike Thomas, Managing Director of Innopsis details the concept of Zero Trust, strongly supported by the Government Digital Service (GDS), as the way ahead for all the networking requirements of the public sector.
Solving the procurement conundrum
In recent years, it’s fair to say that the UK Government has been working harder to do more business with SMEs to level the playing field in the procurement conundrum.