The government's self-imposed e-deadline of 2005 is looking unachievable for many local authorities, according to a new report.
Read more: UK: E-government deadline unachievable says report
A new report just published by independent market analysts Datamonitor (DTM.L) finds that a significant number of local authorities are not confident they will meet the government's 2005 targets for 100% e-enablement of local services. The report "Technology Opportunities in the UK Public Sector," investigated current issues and opportunities for enterprise communications and managed services solutions in the top four short-term target sectors in the UK. The research focused on Healthcare, Education the Police and Local government. In the case of local authorities, the survey reveals that 36% local authorities do not believe they will be able to fully meet the implementation of electronic government (IEG) requirements by 2005.
Read more: UK: 36% OF UK LOCAL AUTHORITIES WILL FAIL TO MEET THE E-GOVERNMENT PLANS
Lack of money to put services online by 2005 is key factor according to research
Many local councils fear they will fail to achieve the goal of putting all their public services online by 2005, according to a report out today.
A significant number of local authorities are not confident they will meet the government's 2005 targets for 100 per cent e-enablement of local services, according to independent market analysts Datamonitor.
Technology firms must help by providing guidance on how best to put public services online
Many local councils fear that they will fail to achieve the goal of putting all their public services online by 2005, according to a report to be published on Thursday.