What are the benefits that FAME offers to local authorities and their partners?
One of the main benefits of engaging with FAME is that it can assist local authorities in their delivery of Gershon targets by providing a cheaper, more citizen focused and efficient way of sharing information between departments and agencies. A fully joined up infrastructure is currently a major challenge for local authorities and their partners. It is complex, and currently there are no public sector examples. Interoperable systems between neighbouring local authorities or agencies are expensive and time consuming and common components are needed for identity management, trust models, information sharing, and messaging to avoid the development of multiple unique solutions if we are to collectively respond to Gershon targets. We need to reduce operational costs, avoid duplication in procurement, and minimise risk wherever possible. How do you see the FAME project developing nationally? Whilst FAME has evolved in the North East, following significant interest expressed from local autho
