Outcome 2: Technology convergence where possible

Embracing a unified technological ecosystem

Our strategy champions a unified technological ecosystem, where open communication and collaboration are key. By fostering a culture of collaboration across the City of London Corporation, we ensure our shared technology solutions meet the diverse needs of our organisation.

Benefits of shared procurement

Promoting shared procurement activities will lead to more competitive pricing and significant time savings through economies of scale. This approach addresses shared needs efficiently and cost-effectively.

Leading with the ERP programme

The ERP programme is set to showcase the benefits of software rationalisation by providing a single modular replacement for various systems like Oracle and City People (finance and HR systems). This programme aims to reduce complexity, minimise system interfaces, create a shared data model, and lower support costs.

Advantages of technology convergence

Time and cost savings: Aggregating spend and reducing time spent on procurement, contract management, and system administration.
Data integration: Bringing disparate data sources into a shared solution, reducing duplication and manual effort.
Simplified support: Reducing the complexity of technical support, allowing teams to focus on fewer key systems with greater expertise.

A consistent technological approach

We advocate for a consistent approach to the City of London Corporation’s systems and products in terms of architecture, engineering, and operations. By using fewer systems more effectively, we aim to eliminate unnecessary duplication and inconsistencies, ensuring seamless integration and unification of technologies and processes.

Our actions

To adopt a shared technology roadmap for the whole of the City of London Corporation, including City of London Police, Barbican Centre, Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the Schools.
To develop a shared catalogue of technical solutions to meet common business needs such as online applications, payments and bookings.
To adopt cloud-based technologies that are accessible, scalable and easily maintainable, which will help us speed up delivery, reduce cost and improve interoperability – whilst providing a more resilient and secure infrastructure
To successfully deliver a single unified ERP solution to the City of London Corporation.
To embed shared standards for the way we buy and implement software and hardware to create more unity in our infrastructure.
To use fewer systems more effectively, ensuring similar systems, platforms and frameworks are brought together to avoid duplication.
To ensure our staff do not need to become familiar with many similar internal technologies and processes, saving them time and improving their experience.

Performance measures

Percentage of alignment with the Shared Technology Roadmap
The number and percentage of hardware and software solutions that are shared or reused across different departments or functions
The amount and percentage of cost savings and efficiency gains achieved through reduced procurement activity and rationalised technology solutions
The level of satisfaction and feedback from staff and stakeholders on the usability, functionality, and reliability of the technology solutions
The degree of alignment and compatibility of the technology solutions with the organisation's data management and security standards and policies
The frequency and impact of technology-related issues, incidents, or breaches that affect the organisation's operations or reputation