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The journey towards achieving successful data interoperability

by Adam Milward , November 20th, 2023

In the United Kingdom, the journey towards data interoperability achieving success in government circles is pivotal for enhancing public services and policy-making. Here’s how the UK is approaching this transformative path:

Enhanced Collaboration within Government Departments

Disjointed data architectures across government departments in the UK often lead to inefficiencies. Groups like the Office for National Statistics are making strides by promoting teamwork and building shared data systems. Streamlining data processes means creating standardized systems to combine information securely, which majorly improves analysis while protecting privacy.

Making Data Workflows Smooth for Better Performance

Because the UK government wants to streamline data sharing between departments and align it with their goals, they’re analyzing what data each department needs and figuring out how to share it more efficiently. With this plan in play, handling data is becoming smoother and more efficient. A solid example of making things more efficient is how CGI teamed up with the National Crime Agency, seriously boosting how they share data and spread intelligence.

Creating Integrated User Experiences through Data Sharing

Departments such as DWP Digital are reimagining service delivery by emphasizing the reuse and sharing of data. The goal here is to ditch the isolated work style, instead linking everything up for a smooth, all-in-one experience for folks living in the UK. Because they’re building APIs and digital services that let government systems share data in real time.

Adopting a Human-Centric Data Strategy

UK government departments increasingly focus on building systems that centre around the citizen. With this people-first strategy, tech solutions are tailored, keeping citizens as the focus point, leading to public services that are easier to use and more efficient.

Innovating and Challenging Existing Data Practices

In the UK, there’s a growing emphasis on challenging traditional data practices and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with data interoperability. This involves senior leaders questioning outdated methods and adopting innovative approaches to improve data sharing for more informed policy-making and service delivery.

The UK’s new data game plan is a huge leap forward, making services faster, more on point and totally tuned into what citizens really need. So, with these tactics in play, the government’s not just stepping up its game internally but also getting more nimble to adapt to what citizens and communities need as times change.

 

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