1. What information technology projects are planned to take place within Devon County Council over the next 5 years and when? Please specifically include details of networking, telephony and communications.
IT projects are planned on a 3 year programme and are published as part of our Digital & Technology Strategy. Some projects are currently paused due to financial pressures.
2. What are the key parts of your digital transformation strategy for the next 3 years?
Please see response to Q1.
3. What adoption of Internet of Things and Smart Cities has been implemented?
Smart LED Street Lighting, Urban Management Transport Management & Control System, IOT Sensors to monitor road and weather conditions to help manage appropriate response, IoT Sensors in Lucombe building as part of a building intelligence system to help manage occupancy levels, air quality, heating etc.
4. What adoption of Internet of Things or Smart Cities is being considered or planned?
IoT sensors for flood prevention and for predictive modelling (subject to an upcoming procurement)
5. With more employees now working in a hybrid environment, what measures are in place to facilitate this securely?
Devon County Council can confirm that we hold the information you have requested. However, we consider this information is exempt from disclosure on the grounds that Section 31(1)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 applies.
The council considers that disclosure of the information you have requested would be likely to reveal information that could be used by a cyber threat actor to improve the chances of them targeting a successful cyber-attack against Devon County Council.
Whilst we recognise that there is a public interest in openness and transparency around the management of the Council’s IT infrastructure, we consider that there is a stronger public interest in the council being able to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of its IT infrastructure. For this reason, we consider that the balance of public interest is best served by withholding this information from disclosure at this time.