US Space Force wants hotline to China amid rising tensions
Cold War 2 is heating up
Public Sector26 Sep 2023 | 14
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Your Public Sector Pulse: Where Policy Meets Tech Innovation
There’s so much happening at The Register in our coverage of government tech, we’ve dedicated section for the Public Sector, which offers you a front-row seat to the intersection of governance and technology. From e-governance initiatives and cybersecurity protocols to digital transformation in public services, however fast (or slow) it happens, we bring you analyses, updates, and insights that matter.
Japan's PM hints at semiconductor subsidies as part of wider growth plan
Updated Digital transformation and startups at center of stimulus package
Public Sector26 Sep 2023 | 1
US Trademark Office still wants to keep faxes, but is willing to try this cloud thing
Finally, we've arrived in the future
Public Sector25 Sep 2023 | 16
UK procurement is too glacial to bring AI into defense, MPs told
Projects take so long that tech is out of date before it enters service, industry says
Public Sector25 Sep 2023 | 16
Uncle Sam is this keen to keep US CHIPS funds out of China
Meanwhile, GlobalFoundries scores $3B DoD contract to fab chips for military, aerospace
Public Sector23 Sep 2023 | 8
UK PM Sunak plans to allocate just £1bn to semiconductor industry
That's right – we're going to hold the world ransom for... ONE BILLION POUNDS!
Public Sector27 Apr 2023 | 86
President Biden urged to appoint AI officers to regulate this shiny-shiny tech
And a pin to pop this hype bubble would be nice, too
Public Sector27 Apr 2023 | 7
Hands off, vendors – it's for research! $11B of US CHIPS funds earmarked for NIST fabs
Agency hopes program will keep US ahead of curve on semiconductor manufacturing
Public Sector26 Apr 2023 | 7
Central UK govt awards £12M+ contract to leave Google Workspace for Microsoft 365
Capgemini gets the job of saying goodbye to the Chocolate Factory
Public Sector21 Apr 2023 | 44
UK pensions dept hands Softcat £250M for Microsoft subscriptions
Deal done as UK.gov negotiates new £12 billion framework
Public Sector19 Apr 2023 | 17
Fujitsu bags £142M UK government work since Horizon probe announced
Latest £16.5M Post Office contract among many deals awarded despite MPs' calls and ongoing investigation
Public Sector18 Apr 2023 | 34
UK government scraps smart motorway plans, cites high costs and low public confidence
14 projects canceled as Prime Minister Sunak fulfills a campaign promise
Public Sector17 Apr 2023 | 123
How insecure is America's FirstNet emergency response system? Seriously, anyone know?
Senator Wyden warns full probe needed into vital comms network
Public Sector12 Apr 2023 | 9
Tiny Brit tech firms win spots on £1.84B public sector contract. Kidding, it's the usual suspects
Collective deal to cover software needs for every rung of government
Public Sector12 Apr 2023 | 23
Intel ships multi-die chips ahead of schedule – to the US military
What else when you have a customer that will only accept these three words: Sir, yes, sir
Public Sector07 Apr 2023 | 8
Pentagon advised to get agile if it wants to keep up with evolving threats
I feel the need, the need for code speed
Public Sector07 Apr 2023 | 14
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