This blog is now archived
This blog is now archived
This blog is no longer being updated. If you're interested in government technology, you can read about it on the GDS blog and the Technology at GDS blog.
This week in tech links: slime mold, a 128 GB RAM module and a 30 second phone charger
...slime mold make a 128GB RAM module, like Korean firm SK Hynix has? The Facebook app on your iPhone is disturbingly efficient at draining your battery life. Fortunately there is...
A new approach to Technical Architecture in government
...architecture of their service. Scale There are 24 ministerial departments, each with a huge number of services to support. As we go from 25 exemplars to supporting 700+ government transactions,...
This week in tech links: ink-saving typefaces, Cloudera and robotic kangaroos
This week we learned about a science fair project that identified millions in potential savings by simply switching fonts. Swapping from Times New Roman to Garamond would save the U.S. federal government $400 million in the cost of ink. Make …
Public Services Network moves to GDS
I’m pleased to announce that the Public Services Network (PSN) programme team is moving to the Government Digital Service from April 6th. The team will become part of Common Technology Services within the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO), …
This week in tech links: Google Glass, graphene and geneticat
...paying out $100 a pop to users who upgrade from Windows XP. http://www.geekwire.com/2014/microsoft-offers-users-100-credit-new-pc-switch-xp/ Finally, watch this simulation of a cat - implemented with a genetic algorithm - learning to leap...
Making Government Technology Greener
...meet the Greening Government Commitments: to reduce the size and energy footprint of its Estate To reduce the number of domestic flights and to reduce the volume of waste. Assessment...
Introducing the Office of the Chief Technology Officer
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Alex Holmes, Posted on:
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Categories:
People, Reform, Technology Leaders, Technology Transformation
The Office of the Chief Technology Officer is part of the Government Digital Service. We are responsible for equipping government with the right technology to deliver great digital services. To do this, we are: leading on technology in government building …
Recruiting digital and technology specialists
When we published the Government Service Design Manual, we recognised the importance of getting the right people into digital and technology leadership roles.
Business planning in an agile world
The Office of the Chief Technology Officer recently held a business planning away day. What for? Read on …