Government ICT Strategy

An overview of the strategy, its implications and the opportunities and challenges 
Wednesday 01 June 2011, BIS Conference Centre

The government ICT strategy, published in March 2011, marks a milestone in the government's reform agenda. It aims to deliver better public services for less cost, and create a level playing field for small and large ICT suppliers to government. Both government and industry acknowledges that to turn the strategy into reality will require commitment from both government and industry to continue to work closely together with a shared agenda.

Among some of the key announcements included in the strategy are, consolidation of government data centres, moving to cloud computing, and implementing a government applications store; plans for a streamlined procurement process that focuses on outcomes; a commitment to improve SME participation in the market. This event was designed to give you a detailed insight into the strategy, its implications on government departments, and the opportunities and challenges it creates for the technology industry.

Who's spoke?

• Joe Harley, Government CIO (confirmed)
• Bill McCluggage, Deputy Government CIO (confirmed)
• Mark O'Neill, CIO, Department for Communities and Local Government (confirmed)
• John Taylor, CIO, Ministry of Defence (invited)
• Jan Gower, Chair, Intellect Public Sector Council (confirmed)
• Stephen Roberts,  Research Director, Kable (confirmed)

Who attended?

Companies with an interest in central government, local government, education, healthcare, transport and defence, security.

What did I miss?

It's an opportunity for members to build an excellent insight into the impact government ICT strategy will have on public sector ICT market. Ultimately, this was about where business opportunities will be in the market. Members also were able to contribute to the thinking around how the strategy will be implemented.

When and where was it?

Wednesday 01 June 2011

Time

Registration 14:30
Event Start 15:00
Event Close 19:00

Venue

BIS Conference Centre
1 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0ET

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