Government IT Strategy

Cloud provider certification

US government gives key security clearance to Amazon cloud

News 21 May, 2013 Reuters

AWS awarded three year certification for federal cloud provision.

Technology Strategy Board bags record £440 million in Government funding

News 15 May, 2013 Jane McCallion

Record £440m budget will support high-growth SMBs and develop the role of government as a customer.

Government encourages 'cloud-first' strategy against backdrop of G-cloud iii launch

News 5 May, 2013 Jane McCallion

Cloud should be first port of call from now on, according to Cabinet Office.

Apple, Samsung and BlackBerry devices may soon be cleared for use by Pentagon

News 2 May, 2013 Reuters

Security heads seeking a more permisive, tech friendly approach

Technology Strategy Board announces new Future Cities Catapult head

News 12 Apr, 2013 Jane McCallion

Former forum for the future chief exec takes the reins at technology and innovation centre

Government

Government tech advisor Rohan Silva to step down in June

News 3 Apr, 2013 Caroline Donnelly

Downing Street said to be seeking a replacement.

New law to restrict US government purchases of Chinese IT equipment

News 28 Mar, 2013 Reuters

Concerns over potential hacking and espionage lead to clamp down on procurement.

Security

Government to launch cyber security information sharing service

News 27 Mar, 2013 Caroline Donnelly

Public and private sector to pool resource in cybercrime fight.

BlackBerry 10 is secure enough for UK Government, stresses BlackBerry

News 21 Mar, 2013 Jane McCallion

Smartphone maker slams reports GCHQ has rejected its latest operating system.

Intellect sets out pre-Budget tech sector growth plan

News 18 Mar, 2013 Caroline Donnelly

Trade body sets out three-point plan for Government to support tech firms' long-term growth.

Exit sign

Cabinet Office axes top CIO role

News 15 Mar, 2013 Jane McCallion

Government CIO and cross-government IT board structures dropped in staffing shakeup

Europe

EU Commission launches "grand coalition" to fix IT skills shortage

News 6 Mar, 2013 Rene Millman

Neelie Kroes warns that EU competitiveness is "under threat".

Indian cyber security task force to be launched by David Cameron

News 19 Feb, 2013 Caroline Donnelly

David Cameron to announce joint security initiative with India later today.

NHS signs two-year Eduserv document access deal

News 19 Feb, 2013 JoVona Taylor

NHS trusts to retain access to IT provider's login hub.

European Flag

Neelie Kroes unveils EU cybersecurity strategy

News 7 Feb, 2013 Jane McCallion

European Commission publishes Proposed Directive on Network and Information Security.

Multi-dome base being constructed (Foster + Partners)

European Space Agency could ‘print’ first moon base

News 1 Feb, 2013 Jane McCallion

3D printing could pave way for man-made lunar structures.

Clyde River, Glasgow

Glasgow wins smart city funding

News 25 Jan, 2013 Jane McCallion

City given £24 million to introduce new technologies that will improve citizens lives.

Frustrated civil servant

Public sector: could do better

Analysis & Insight 24 Jan, 2013 Stephen Pritchard

Inside the Enterprise: The National Audit Office issues its report card on government IT. There is still work to be done.

Big Ben

Government slashes ICT spend by £316 million

News 23 Jan, 2013 Caroline Donnelly

National Audit Office hails success of spend reduction plans, but suggests more can be done.

Doctor

Health Secretary leads call for paperless NHS by 2018

News 16 Jan, 2013 Caroline Donnelly

Jeremy Hunt is expected to throw down the paper-free gauntlet to the health service at an event later tonight.

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