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Global Government Forum’s weekly news roundup of public service intelligence

In this edition:

UK’s CDDO seeks workforce strategy lead

The UK Cabinet Office is looking to hire a head of workforce strategy and transformation to work within its Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO). 

The CDDO leads the government’s digital and data function and exists to help state departments achieve digital transformation across their operations and services. 

The new head of workforce strategy and transformation will earn a base salary of between £64,700 (US$82,568) and £69,200 (US$88,324), and is expected to be stationed in Bristol or Manchester. The role represents what the government called “the primary interface between the…

Most applications are built to rely on the cloud. However, many organizations are beginning to realize that cloud dependency has drawbacks. The challenges of cloud over-dependency are most apparent in industries such as aviation, quick-service restaurants, e-commerce, and healthcare, where deskless workforces rely on mobile apps to do their jobs.

Using the cloud in practice

Think about how a modern fast-food restaurant uses mobile technology today. Customers input their menu choices at kiosks in the restaurant, on handhelds at the drive-thru, or at point-of-sale terminals. Their order is then sent to screens in the kitchen for the order to be made up. When it is ready, an alert is sent to counter staff to hand it over. Whilst it sounds simple, this is…