Digital, Data & Technology

Update predicts messaging service efficiencies will be £10m a year less than before

CDIO to return to Microsoft after two-year secondment

'Continued and sustained pressure from Cabinet Office and DCMS' needed to convince departments to take action, PAC says

DWP to introduce RNIB training and virtual-reality headsets to Jobcentres

CDIO Davinson says the biggest challenge is ensuring sufficient investment in the ‘underpinning capabilities’

Precise scope of new £180k GCDIO role is unclear, as is relationship with head of GDS

Dowden insists Brexit-preparation improvements ‘not about collecting personal data’

Alison Pritchard also sets out vision for closer working with HM Treasury on next Spending Round

Department to inform citizens that they may need to renew their passports earlier than expected if UK leaves EU without a deal

Department recruiting for three senior managers in new-look data directorate

Minister claims usage of machines will ‘naturally reduce’ over time

National Audit Office recognises progress but says ‘significant’ time and budget challenges remain

Agency selects Deloitte, PA Consulting, and Cognizant for apparent ‘bench’ arrangements to provide on-demand personnel

Outgoing HMRC chief Sir Jon Thompson appointed to board of pan-public sector leadership scheme 

New post holder will be part of the cyber security officer’s senior leadership team

Alison Pritchard outlines her credentials as director general of GDS

Cabinet Office details full brief of Simon Hart and other Cabinet Office ministers

Regulator says department’s commercial did not make sufficiently clear what would need to be submitted in some cases

Launch of initiative follows troubled engagement with Capita

Move follows anger over working conditions and overtime payments, says PCS

Department recruiting for 19 roles in Digital Channels team

Department to spend up to £300k developing service through Alpha phase

Tax agency issues procurement alert for ‘notebook application’ for evidence-gathering

Department seeks leaders in the areas of digital enablement and cyber risk