A public challenge

Last week I managed to collar Eric Woods, government practice director from IT analyst, Ovum, at Civica's annual customer meeting. Eric gave me his thoughts on the challenges facing technology companies in the public sector over the coming year.



Eric said tech companies will need to help local authorities respond to tighter budget controls and the restrictions of the Government's Spending Review while continuing to improve efficiency and demands on customer service.

I broke my New Year's resolution not to drink, while attending the event. Why do we make them? They only make us feel guilty in the end. The conference was held at the Midland Hotel in Manchester so I broke it in style though.