Scottish council gets 5 million network
Cabinet Office looking for top IT grads
Sarah Scott was recruited by the pilot scheme after studying business management. She now works with HM Revenue and Customs. "Right from the start I'll be working on a project to make IT operations more environmentally friendly - it's a really exciting area and is a long way from the stereotypical image of dull computer experts," she said.
The deadline for applications to the scheme is November 30.
Intellect IT award goes to London council
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
Local Government IT Excellence Award
Charles Ward, chief operating officer of Intellect and chair of the judging panel said at the awards: "The Customer Access Strategy is a fantastic example of how IT can be used to help local authorities better understand their customers' needs and expectations. The solution has enabled the borough to develop a long-term strategy of personalising service provision, and is an excellent example of transformational government in action."
