The must attend event of 2012 and your opportunity to engage with policy makers, hear the latest analysis and forge partnerships with the ICT Community. Nationally significant speakers, in-depth practical workshop sessions and unrivalled networking opportunities combine to make this the only ICT forum you need to attend this year.
In March 2011, the Coalition Government set out a vision for Government ICT at the heart of delivery of efficient, cost-effective public services which are responsive to the needs of citizens and businesses. They identified a series of challenges which ministers, departments, Chief
Information Officers, IT professionals and other civil servants faced in using ICT to meet the requirements of a modern state.
On May 24th 2012, the Coalition Government released its report, One Year On: Implementing the Government ICT Strategy. It sets out progress one year into implementing the Government's ICT Strategy. A number of significant successes have been chalked up, including the launch of the Public Service Network frameworks; the launch of the Government Digital Service; and the creation of the CloudStore. The intention is to design and deliver better public services for less cost, work towards the consolidation of ICT assets, improve procurement frameworks and increase the use of shared services.
All the above represents the renewed priority across government to transform public sector ICT. To achieve this, the Government is looking to the development of strong ICT leadership across the public sector in order to deliver:
Call Andrew Leggott now on 0161 211 3030 or email him @ andrew.leggott@govnet.co.uk for further details or to simply book your place.
Jennifer Rigby, CIO, Department for Energy and Climate Change and Chair, HMG Green ICT Delivery Unit
Share the platform with leading government organisations to engage in thought leadership and influence key stakeholders and decision makers across the public sector. For full sponsorship opportunities contact Ed Irving on 0161 211 3024 or email ed.irving@govnet.co.uk.
Network with over 350 delegates and showcase your products and services to a highly-targeted public sector audience. For exhibition and seminar opportunities contact Ed Irving on 0161 211 3024 or email ed.irving@govnet.co.uk
CIO, Essex County Council
Editor, Computer Weekly
Head of Editorial - PublicTechnology.net
Efficient ICT 2011 was another sell-out event. 350 delegates from central and local government, private and third sector came together to discuss the latest Government strategy for efficiency and the green agenda.