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UK government warned legacy IT risks digital future

A UK think tank has warned the government that its reliance on outdated IT systems poses a significant risk to its digital transformation goals. The report highlights that these legacy systems are deteriorating and could hinder the successful implementation of future digital initiatives. It urges the government to prioritize modernization to ensure its technological infrastructure can support its ambitions. AI

IMPACT Warns of potential roadblocks for government AI adoption due to outdated infrastructure.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a report's findings and recommendations regarding government IT infrastructure, which falls under commentary on policy.

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UK government warned legacy IT risks digital future

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  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Think tank to UK government: You can't build the future on systems from the past

    Legacy IT is getting worse, not better, and could trip up Whitehall's shiny digital plans, report warns