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G-Cloud Dream Is ‘Dying’, Claims Founding Adopter
Early G-Cloud adopter claims framework is dying, and slams “pitiful returns”, buyer attitudes and broken app store
Major Government IT Projects In Peril, Warns NAO
Stark warning. One third of major government ICT projects are likely to fail according to National Audit Office
G-Cloud 4 Goes Live With Amazon Web Services
The latest iteration of the government's G-Cloud goes live with Amazon Web Services finally on board
Government Promises Digital Courtrooms By 2016
Courtrooms will become 'fully digital' by 2016 as the government seeks to end 'outdated' reliance on paper
Government Axes CIO Role Amid Digital Shakeup
The Cabinet Office has confirmed it is dropping the role of government CIO as part of its ongoing shakeup of ICT services
British MPs To Receive Taxpayer-Funded iPads
It has been confirmed that all MPs will be equipped with iPads, paid for by the British taxpayer, in order to improve efficiency
Conflict Of Interest Derails UK Open Source Consultation
Open source expert's Microsoft involvement takes consultation back to square one
New G-Cloud Leader Warns Government Unprepared For Cloud
Incoming G-Cloud leader has warned the government isn’t ready to make big bets on cloud
Cabinet Office Launches Open Standards Consultation
The views of the IT community on what open standards should mean in government ICT are being sought in a new consultation
Government Readies G-Cloud Marketplace ‘CloudStore’
Potential cloud suppliers have been given another chance to join the government's G-Cloud framework
Government Launches Beta Of Single Website With Gov.uk
One-stop shop for online public services could save £50 million, the government hopes
Government Readies Shorter G-Cloud Contracts
The Government will offer G-Cloud supplier shorter contracts whilst pushing open standards
UK Cyber Defences Bolstered For Olympics
The Olympics are now only seven months away and will reportedly enjoy 'unprecedented' cyber security
Committee Report Labels Police ICT Unfit For Purpose
A report from MPs has warned the police’s ICT is detrimental to crime prevention and is not fit for purpose
Government ICT Strategy Slated For Lack Of Targets
A Public Accounts Committee report said the Government's new ICT strategy has 'insufficient' details
Socitm’s Call To Arms For Improving Local ICT
Socitm's Planting the Flag report lays the foundations for necessary and radical local government ICT reforms