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This week in tech links: slime mold, a 128 GB RAM module and a 30 second phone charger
Last week we saw news that changing fonts would save a lot of money, but this week there is news of a split at the heart of what is one of the most successful typeface teams ever. Slimey, but kinda …
A new approach to Technical Architecture in government
This week we are announcing the creation of a technical architecture function for government to sit within the Office of the Chief Technology Officer. Here, Kevin Humphries, the acting Chief Technical Architect for HM Government, explains what that means and …
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
Facebook have disappointed begoggled kickstarter backers of the company Oculus VR, makers of the Rift virtual reality goggles. $2 billion dollars was probably hard to say no to, though. http://time.com/37842/facebook-oculus-rift/ You’ll never look cool with Oculus Rift goggles strapped to …
Making Government Technology Greener
We will be featuring occasional guest blogs from the Technology Leaders. Here, Jeremy Boss, Technology Leader for the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) and Chair of the cross-government Green ICT Delivery Unit, shares an update on government’s progress …
Introducing the Office of the Chief Technology Officer
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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 …