http://www.socitm.net/press Socitm Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 19 May 2013 12:40:28 +0000 Sun, 19 May 2013 12:40:28 +0000 http://www.socitm.net/news/article/180/challenges_of_sharing_ict_services_covered_in_latest_socitm_insight_briefing The challenges for councils sharing ICT services are set out in the latest Socitm briefing, with reference to the Aylesbury Vale and Dacorum partnership, and the East Kent Services arrangement. 2013-05-08T13:00:00+01:00 http://www.socitm.net/news/article/179/cx_briefing_how_to_improve_digital_and_mobile_engagement Socitm has published a briefing for top teams in local authorities showing how they can take advantage of digital and mobile technologies in response to the challenges of austerity. 2013-05-07T16:23:00+01:00 http://www.socitm.net/news/article/178/socitm_publishes_its_2012_annual_report Socitm members can now download a copy of the Society's 2012 annual report. 2013-04-22T15:00:00+01:00 http://www.socitm.net/news/article/177/nearly_a_quarter_of_visits_to_council_websites_are_from_mobiles_shows_socitm_data Nearly a quarter of visits to council websites are now from mobile devices, according to data from Socitm's Website Performance service (formerly Website take-up service). 2013-04-22T12:00:00+01:00 http://www.socitm.net/news/article/176/socitm_invites_co-creators_to_help_build_a_resource_for_digital_public_services Socitm is inviting all those interested to co-create a resource for local public service organisations looking to 'go digital' as a means of improving citizen engagement and service delivery. 2013-03-12T13:00:00+00:00 http://www.socitm.net/news/article/175/better_connected_2013_available_now Better connected 2013, the latest edition our annual survey of council website performance, is available on this site now for registered site users from Socitm Insight subscribing organisations. 2013-03-01T08:00:00+00:00 http://www.socitm.net/news/article/174/plan_carefully_as_consumer_it_permeates_the_workplace_says_it_trends_201213 ICT managers should be planning for a shortage of digital skills as the workforce, empowered by 'consumer IT', demand better facilities at work. 2013-02-28T09:30:00+00:00 http://www.socitm.net/news/article/173/all_new_socitm_members_newsletter Keep informed and up to date! Introducing the new Socitm Members Newsletter. 2013-02-21T14:25:00+00:00 http://www.socitm.net/news/article/172/better_connected_preview_5_housing Housing is the subject of the latest commentary on the quality and presentation of UK council websites to be published by Socitm Insight. 2013-02-19T12:00:00+00:00 http://www.socitm.net/news/article/171/better_connected_preview_4_childrens_services Socitm Insight has produced a summary of reviewers' comments on the quality of presentation of childrens' services on UK council websites. 2013-02-12T13:30:00+00:00 http://www.socitm.net/news/article/170/better_connected_previews_3_planning Socitm Insight has produced a summary of reviewers' comments on the quality of presentation of planning services on UK council websites. This has been published ahead of the launch of Better connected 2013-02-05T08:13:00+00:00 http://www.socitm.net/news/article/169/how_to_shape_up_as_a_digital_leader Heads of ICT should not assume that the 'digital leader' roles mandated in the Government Digital Strategy are naturally theirs for the taking, says our latest briefing. 2013-01-31T10:33:00+00:00 http://www.socitm.net/news/article/168/better_connected_preview_2_libraries Socitm Insight has produced a summary of reviewers’ comments on the quality of presentation of library services on UK council websites. 2013-01-29T13:00:00+00:00 http://www.socitm.net/news/article/167/better_connected_preview_1_adult_social_care Socitm Insight has produced a summary of reviewers' comments on the quality of presentation of adult social care services on UK council websites. 2013-01-22T15:30:00+00:00 http://www.socitm.net/news/article/166/apply_smart_city_thinking_across_all_government_organisations 'Smart city' thinking, where effective use of information and technology informs policy and decision-making, could make all government smart, argues Socitm's latest briefing. 2013-01-10T14:00:00+00:00 http://www.socitm.net/news/article/165/call_for_volunteers Socitm derives its distinctive character and considerable capacity from the voluntary effort of many members and is now setting up a National Register of Volunteers. 2012-12-11T10:00:00+00:00 http://www.socitm.net/news/article/164/socitm_awards Socitm's annual conference, Socitm 2012, was held last week at the Hilton in Birmingham. 2012-12-06T14:41:00+00:00 http://www.socitm.net/news/article/163/strategic_sourcing_of_ict_better_than_lengthy_private_sector_partnerships Strategic sourcing of ICT services offers less risk and more benefits than simple outsourcing contracts, says Socitm's latest pocket guide, to be launched at the Socitm conference on November 28th. 2012-11-27T10:00:00+00:00 http://www.socitm.net/news/article/162/the_government_digital_strategy_and_local_public_services What might local public services take from the new Government Digital Strategy unveiled by the Cabinet Office on 6 November, asks the latest briefing from Socitm Insight. 2012-11-16T14:30:00+00:00 http://www.socitm.net/news/article/161/socitm_2012_to_debate_government_digital_strategy A debate on the Government Digital Strategy, published on 6 November, will be one of the highlights of the Socitm conference to be held in Birmingham 27 - 29 November. 2012-11-14T13:17:00+00:00