Defra told us that it had so far focused on stabilising its legacy applications to reduce the risks of cyber-attack or operational failure and on developing and implementing the IT systems needed for EU Exit, rather than work to reduce reliance on paper forms or to make applications widely available on mobile phones.31 It explained that stabilising applications often involved moving them from older data centres onto modern cloud- based platforms. Once the risks have been diminished, Defra tol...

Defra told us that it had so far focused on stabilising its legacy applications to reduce the risks of cyber-attack or operational failure and on developing and implementing the IT systems needed for EU Exit, rather than work to reduce reliance on paper forms or to make applications widely available on mobile phones.31 It explained that stabilising applications often involved moving them from older data centres onto modern cloud- based platforms. Once the risks have been diminished, Defra told us it intends to move on to enhancing and transforming its legacy applications. This will involve rebuilding and replacing applications and decommissio Type: conclusion | Number: 15 | Response status: accepted Government response: The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. Target implementation date: March 2024. Defra’s Executive Committee (ExCo) approved a long-term approach to digital and data for Defra and its biggest arm’s length bodies in June 2023, reflecting the digital n