Haringey Council embarks on digital transformation journey with Agilisys
Haringey Council has rolled out a digital customer platform that allows residents to carry out council tax and housing benefit transactions online.
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Digital Champions to get thousands of people online
One Digital, a new collaborative programme to train hundreds of digital champions to help thousands of people across the UK get online, has been launched.
Up to 15 government services to start using GOV.UK Verify in April
The government has announced that up to 15 central government services should start using the GOV.UK Verify service in April.
NHS pledges £4bn to boost technology usage
More than £4bn has been set aside by the NHS to invest in technology as it boosts its drive towards a paperless service.
NHS 24 apologises for IT system failures
NHS 24, Scotland’s telehealth and telecare organisation, has apologised for the “serious incompetence” that caused a massive overspend and failed roll-out of new IT and call-handling system.
Joined up health and social care planned for Islington
Residents in the London Borough of Islington will soon be able to benefit from integrated health and social care following the signing of a new contract that will bring information systems together.
Pioneering data sharing service proposed for Greater Manchester
A proposal has been put forward by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) to create a data-sharing authority, called GM-Connect, to help break down the barriers which stop public services sharing information.
Civilians to help police investigate cybercrimes
Civilian recruits will help police solve cybercrime under an expansion of the role of volunteers in England and Wales, the home secretary. Theresa May, has said.
Met Police names new CIO
The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has appointed Angus McCallum as chief information officer to head up Digital Policing (DP).
Norfolk network deal awarded to Updata
Updata Infrastructure has been awarded a four year, £20m framework agreement by Norfolk County Council to enhance network services across the region including in council buildings, schools and libraries.
