UK parliamentary committee warns £45B digital savings claim could undermine public sector tech reform
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Lindsay Clark
The bagel they save for the regulars. Don't skim, savour.
Summary
A UK parliamentary committee has warned that the government's claim of £45 billion in potential productivity savings from digital transformation risks undermining public sector tech reform. The committee argues that hype around digital transformation is no substitute for actual delivery and implementation, and that overblown promises could damage credibility and slow down meaningful progress in modernizing public sector technology.
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publicly funded services, including the NHS, local councils, and central government were missing out on a potential £45 billion ($55 billion) in productivity savings due to outdated or poorly used technology
digital tools, AI and common sense to overhaul public sector technology – so it saves money, treats people with respect, and just makes
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