4 steps UK government can take to reduce legacy IT and streamline budget

According to the National Audit Office (NAO), more than 25% of the UK government’s total digital budget is being spent on reducing legacy IT and cybersecurity. That trend is also apparent when examining individual department spending. The NAO notes that the Department of Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) spends 76% of their digital budget on maintaining legacy IT.

In working with government leaders for years, I recognise that modernising legacy IT systems is undoubtedly a daunting endeavour, …

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