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This recent white paper considers each of the twelve CESG General Security Recommendations and how implementing the right Enterprise Mobility Management EMM) platform can help address them.
Cloud computing is revolutionising the way the government engages the procurement and delivery of IT. For decades, public sector IT has been dominated by multi-year, multi-million pound/dollar/euro contracts. All this changes with the cloud. THINK Cloud for Government 2014 is the must attend event for anyone seeking to engage with the latest knowledge and developments surrounding this game-changing area.
Read the full article here...This latest White Paper discusses the implementation of Agile frameworks within organizations where the complexity of the delivery and management environment means that inspecting and adapting guidance from the UK government’s Best Management Practice frameworks is recommended.
Read the full article here...Bletchley Park Trust is excited to announce a partnership with McAfee in cyber security and online safety at Bletchley Park 2013 - 2019. As part of this they wish to appoint a new post to deliver a learning programme in online safety, both on site and online, linked to an international cyber security exhibition and new learning zone at the Park.
Read the full article here...The number of employers making changes to working patterns in a positive move to try and reduce long-term absence levels has increased by 20% in the last year alone, according to figures released today by the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development.
The latest energy efficiency case study from King's College London details how savings worth around £390,000 have been identified.
Read the full article here...A new and comprehensive guide to the use of Prepaid cards in Local Government has been produced by the National Prepaid Cards Steering Group, supported by MasterCard.
Read the full article here...With increasing adoption of social media and the rise of 24/7 customer service, the ability for employees to work “on the move” has created a new hybrid form of working. This is particularly useful for local governments where speed and reactivity are fundamental concerns.
If ‘Digital by Default Government’ is to be achieved, it is vital that those involved in the processing of applications are able to efficiently and effectively confirm personal identity, establish residence at a valid address and confirm eligibility. Authenticate for Public Sector has been designed to meet the specific identity authentication needs of public sector organisations.
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