Ed Vaizey, the digital economy minister, announced the government is seeking suggestions from the public and private sectors to continue the digital transformation of both public and private sectors.

The use of more digital technology not only simplifies all sorts of administrative tasks and services, but also offers an environmentally friendly approach, with the substitution of paper-based systems for digital-based ones.

The government seeks to make the relationship between the state and the citizens more efficient and faster with the digitalisation of some many services, including the NHS, driving licence or paying tax bill.

The digitalisation of their services, so far, has also helped to save money, the government adds.

“We need to work hard to make sure we continue to take advantage of the benefits digital transformation has to offer”, Ed Vaizey adds.

The new digital strategy aims to shape the forthcoming digital era as well as to ensure the role of the UK as the global digital leader.

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