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Government Digital and Data in review: Top reads of 2024

Central Digital and Data Office, 11 December 2024 - AI, CDDO, Cross-government strategy, Cyber security, Data, Digital strategy, Digital transformation, Government Digital and Data

As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to look back on the stories that have resonated most with our Government Digital and Data community. From groundbreaking AI advancements to best practices in digital transformation, these articles have sparked discussions, inspired innovation, and provided valuable insights across the public sector.

The Civil Service Data Challenge: An exhilarating grand finale

Central Digital and Data Office, 19 September 2024 - CDDO, Cross-government strategy, Data, Digital transformation, Government Digital and Data

Now in its third year, the Civil Service Data Challenge is a competition that is open to all civil servants, in any department, or at any grade. Competitors are invited to submit data-led project ideas or join a team, to offer a solution to a technical issue or societal challenge. Meet the winners in the latest CDDO blog.

Finalists for Civil Service Data Challenge 2024 revealed

Central Digital and Data Office, 21 May 2024 - Data

The four finalists for 2024’s Civil Service Data Challenge are revealed. The data competition is designed to find a data-led solution to a technical or societal issue, learn more in our latest CDDO blog.

Introducing the Digital Readiness Check for government

Central Digital and Data Office, 23 January 2024 - CDDO

The Central Digital and Data Office has developed a set of key principles and questions to work through when developing policy or legislation, read more about the Digital Readiness Check in our latest blog.

Civil Service Data Challenge finalists: Child Maintenance datasets to improve compliance

Central Digital and Data Office, 21 March 2023 - Data, DDaT community, DDaT events

Data Challenge Finalists: meet the team connecting datasets across government to improve levels of compliance for child maintenance payments.

Civil Service Data Challenge finalists: Dokimi

Central Digital and Data Office, 21 March 2023 - Data, DDaT, DDaT events

Data Challenge Finalists: meet the team that aims to test government policies at scale using a digital platform - Dokimi.

Civil Service Data Challenge finalists: Project Heyrick

Central Digital and Data Office, 21 March 2023 - Data, DDaT, DDaT events

Data Challenge Finalists: meet the team aiming to change how the UK detects modern slavery using a modern data-driven approach, Project Heyrick.

Civil Service Data Challenge finalists: Sorting Mail Items With AI

Central Digital and Data Office, 21 March 2023 - Data, DDaT, DDaT events

Data Challenge Finalists: meet the team aiming to use machine learning to help HMRC sort through mail items using AI.

The Civil Service Data Challenge Final is coming soon

Central Digital and Data Office, 20 March 2023 - Data, DDaT community, DDaT events, Digital transformation

The Civil Service Data Challenge final is this week. The Challenge is a fantastic collaboration between Cabinet Office, Global Government Forum, NTT DATA and the Office for National Statistics (ONS) - read more in our latest CDDO blog.

Services Week 2023

Central Digital and Data Office, 13 March 2023 - DDaT events, Digital learning and development, Digital transformation

Services Week returns next week 20 to 24 March 2023. It’s an annual cross-organisational event series focused on improving public services. The theme for this year is Designing for Uncertain Times.

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