Author Archives for Christine Horton

In the Spotlight: Shared technical architecture across local government

March 16, 2026 6:30 am Published by Comments Off on In the Spotlight: Shared technical architecture across local government

A new initiative from the Government Digital Service is exploring how shared technical architecture could help UK councils better understand their technology systems, reduce duplication and collaborate more effectively on digital public services.


Dia Nag: From government insider to industry partner

March 12, 2026 6:50 am Published by Comments Off on Dia Nag: From government insider to industry partner

“I didn’t leave public service – I just changed seats at the table.” After a year in the private sector, former Cabinet Office digital leader Dia Nag reflects on what surprised her most, why government decision-making deserves more respect than it gets, and how better partnerships between suppliers and the state can unlock real change.


Scrumconnect secures £38.8 million HMRC contract

March 10, 2026 7:10 am Published by Comments Off on Scrumconnect secures £38.8 million HMRC contract

Scrumconnect has secured a £38.8 million contract with HMRC to deliver testing and quality assurance services across its digital estate, marking the largest deal in the company’s history.


Building sustainable & efficient outcomes from legacy IT infrastructure

March 10, 2026 7:00 am Published by Comments Off on Building sustainable & efficient outcomes from legacy IT infrastructure

Legacy IT still underpins critical business operations, but unmanaged technical debt is turning it into a strategic risk. With nearly all organisations now tracking this debt and many saying it limits digital progress, the challenge is no longer replacing legacy systems, but managing them more deliberately to improve efficiency, sustainability and long-term value, says DXC Technology’s Max Hemingway.


Out of sight is not out of mind: The e-waste blind spot in government IT

March 9, 2026 7:05 am Published by Comments Off on Out of sight is not out of mind: The e-waste blind spot in government IT

As governments modernise IT estates, shift to the cloud and invest in AI infrastructure, a less visible sustainability challenge is emerging: the growing complexity of public sector e-waste. Gerry Hackett, director Global Circular Services at Computacenter, argues that stronger asset control, lifecycle thinking and tougher supplier accountability could unlock major carbon savings – and significant financial returns.