There is a new blog in the Microsoft portfolio of Public Sector blogs that I’d like to bring to your attention. It is a worldwide blog called Microsoft on Government that contains fascinating examples from across the globe on how public sector organisations...

Amidst all the noise and fervour associated with the ‘journey to the cloud’ one question I have not, till now, seen properly addressed is what does the cloud mean for the skills and responsibilities of IT professionals? The new white paper...

Work is an activity, not a location. This is the vision that West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service applied to consolidate multiple communications platforms and provide employees with a Microsoft Lync 2010 solution which contributes directly to a reduction...

At times, the pressure on local authorities to cut costs and maintain front-line service capability can seem to be a nigh-on impossible circle to square. It would be too simplistic to say that better use of ICT is the answer but it can be a significant...

We are providing an opportunity for customers of Microsoft working in local and central government and health to learn more about how Microsoft product and programme licensing works. You can join Microsoft’s Licensing expert trainers and learn all...

“ Open Government and Open Data have the power to transform absolutely the way government and society work for the better .” These are the words of Francis Maude, Minister for Cabinet Office, in his foreword to the recently-published public...

Microsoft believes that regulatory issues are preventing the UK from capitalising on the opportunities offered by cloud computing . Whilst industry can address some of these, the government also needs to play a part. Germany has already started such an...

Public sector organisations are seeking new ways to reduce the complexity of managing and securing users, devices, and corporate assets. The need to give the right people the right access to the right information is a challenge that public sector organisations...