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The demand for digital transformation continues unabated, and the public sector is grappling with three significant challenges: outdated technology, budget constraints, and a shortage of skills. How can we effectively implement digital transformation to benefit citizens without allowing government operations to fall behind? This issue is particularly urgent, as a 2023 survey conducted by the Local Government Association found that over half (58%) of councils reported a skills gap in digital capabilities.
The UK government estimates that the annual gross value of the tech sector will rise by £41.5 billion by 2025, resulting in the creation of an additional 678,000 jobs. Councils collectively spend approximately £1-2 billion each year on IT, with nearly £1 billion spent on maintaining obsolete systems, according to a report from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. How can we ensure that these funds are directed towards transforming the public sector, and that staff are equipped with the essential skills to engage with new technologies?
The UK government estimates that the annual gross value of the tech sector will rise by £41.5 billion by 2025, resulting in the creation of an additional 678,000 jobs. Councils collectively spend approximately £1-2 billion each year on IT, with nearly £1 billion spent on maintaining obsolete systems, according to a report from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. How can we ensure that these funds are directed towards transforming the public sector, and that staff are equipped with the essential skills to engage with new technologies?
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