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title: "Accelerating the Pace: The Impact of COVID-19 on IT Infrastructure"
description: Take a look back at our panel discussion on IT Infrastructure, covering the importance of finding innovative solutions to address legacy challenges
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# [Accelerating the Pace: The Impact of COVID-19 on IT Infrastructure](https://blog.govnet.co.uk/technology/accelerating-the-pace-the-impact-of-covid-19-on-it-infrastructure)

 Written by [Piers Kelly](https://blog.govnet.co.uk/technology/author/piers-kelly) | Feb 22, 2021 12:20:00 PM

Take a look back at a panel discussion on IT Infrastructure which took place at the Government ICT Virtual Summit on Thursday 21st January 2021, featuring experts such as:

- Mahbubul Islam, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)  
  HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) and UK Cyber Security Council Formation Project
- **Matthew Lewis**, Chief Architect  
  Driver And Vehicle Licensing Agency
- **Bobby Mulheir**, Assistant Director: Customer Experience, Digital & IT  
  Bracknell Forest Council
- **Neil Owen**, Deputy Digital Director for DWP Collaboration Communication Services  
  Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

In this discussion, the panel covers:

- Adapting to the new normal and the extra pressure on IT infrastructure 
- Highlighting the importance of finding innovative solutions to address legacy challenges
- Maintaining a secure environment and identifying new threats
- Recognising the cloud opportunity to meet demands for scalabilities, reduce costs, integrate services and harness automation
- Rethinking the importance of data use and sharing in light of the pandemic

Watch the presentation in full here

 

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