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Ready to network?

Council chiefs must start preparing the public sector network (PSN) and its potential to support savings through shared infrastructure and services, according to a new report by SOCITM.

Council chiefs must start preparing the public sector network (PSN) and its potential to support savings through shared infrastructure and services, according to a new report by SOCITM.

Jos Creese, the organisation's president, said no network procurements should now happen unless they were part of existing or planned PSNs. He said: ‘The PSN concept is a "network of networks" where regions or sub-regions will commission networks designed to meet their local needs. It is significant that the Cabinet Office team working on this includes strong representation by people with a local authority background.'

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