This week, the UK Government announced a major collaboration with Google Cloud to phase out outdated technology in the public sector. The goal? Replace clunky, decades-old systems with modern, cloud-based solutions that are faster, more secure, and easier to maintain.
It’s a bold move — and one that’s long overdue. Reports suggest that up to 70% of police tech is outdated, and many civil service departments are still running on platforms built before smartphones even existed. As part of the plan, the government aims to train 100,000 civil servants in digital skills by 2030 and launch a National Digital Exchange to streamline tech procurement.
The Bigger Lesson for BusinessesIt’s easy to assume that “legacy tech” is a public sector problem — but the truth is, many private companies are in the same boat.
We still see businesses relying on:
Manual spreadsheets for project tracking
Email chains instead of centralised task management
Multiple disconnected tools that require constant copying and pasting of data
Old systems that can’t integrate with modern platforms
This doesn’t just slow teams down — it makes companies less competitive. Every hour lost to admin is an hour not spent on strategy, sales, or innovation.
Why Change Feels So HardThe challenge isn’t just about buying new software. Change fails when:
Staff aren’t trained to use new tools effectively
Systems don’t “talk” to each other
Leadership underestimates the cultural shift required
That’s why the UK Government is putting as much emphasis on digital skills training as it is on the technology itself.
mutherboard’s TakeAt mutherboard, we help businesses achieve the kind of transformation the public sector is aiming for — but without the decade-long timeline.
Our services focus on:
Streamlining workflows so information lives in one place and tasks are clearly tracked
Automating repetitive admin to free up your team’s time
Integrating your tools so data flows seamlessly between them
Training your staff so adoption is fast and painless
Think of us as your in-house digital transformation partner — one that works at private-sector speed.
The Bottom LineIf the UK Government can acknowledge it’s time to leave outdated systems behind, so can you. Legacy processes might feel “good enough” today, but they’re costing you growth tomorrow.
It’s time to modernise. Not just because the technology exists, but because your team — and your customers — deserve better.
We help you automate your business workflows and processes to improve productivity and efficiency. We are Platinum Partners of monday.com and help users get the most out of the platform.
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