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Report from the Core Group

Report from the Core Group. Geoff Doggett, Chair April 11 th 2006. Who are we?. The Forum is an independent organisation devoted to smart media activities and the public sector. We are a sponsored organisation. We are not a platform for sales or political lobbying.

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Report from the Core Group

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  1. Report from the Core Group Geoff Doggett, Chair April 11th 2006

  2. Who are we? • The Forum is an independent organisation devoted to smart media activities and the public sector. • We are a sponsored organisation. • We are not a platform for sales or political lobbying. • Launched in May 2001 by Founder Bracknell Forest Borough Council and BT.

  3. Our Mission? To be an active Member Forum which shares information, experiences and ideas in a structured and focused environment Managed by the Public Sector for the Public Sector

  4. How we are structured? • The Forum has two main categories of membership: • Full membership (public sector), currently free • Sponsor membership • The Forum is managed by an elected Core Group • The activities of the Forum are bound by a legally approved Constitution agreed by Members

  5. Progress to Date • Much higher profile nationally • Currently have 595 members from 325 organisations – and increasing • 13 Events delivered – Bracknell, London, Milton Keynes, Doncaster, Maidenhead, Newcastle, Coventry, Bolton, Cambridge and Southampton • Fully operational website with 50,000 ‘hits’ per month

  6. Progress to Date UK local authorities in Forum (%) UK overall 45 England overall 57

  7. Progress to Date • Involved in Information Dissemination work package for the National Smart Card Project • Many members of Forum were heavily involved in other Work Packages • Forging links with national projects such as Youth Opportunity Card, Gov Connect • Focussed events on key topics creating reputation for quality

  8. Progress to Date • Developed materials for National Smart Card Project workshops • Regional smart card workshop for SEFEG • National Projects Experience Sharing Workshops • API standards suppliers workshop

  9. Progress to date • Web site • New look implemented • Easier to navigate • More accessible • 50,000 hits/month • Members Directory by name, organisation & region • News • Presentations • Bulletin board – use it!

  10. New sponsorship rate structure – introduced following last AGM Progress to date

  11. Progress to Date • A positive bank balance • Funding at end of year stood at £TBC • New sponsors

  12. Prospects - Relationships • Co-operative relationships with • Industry • LASSeO • Royal Holloway College • RFID Centre • Smart Government Forum • European Smart Card Centre of Excellence • EGU Smartcard Strategy Group • NP Smartcard Steering Group • Regional Organisations

  13. Special thanks to • Our Host Sponsor • Bracknell Forest Borough Council for continued support and commitment

  14. … and to our Sponsors Plus……… Endorsed by:

  15. What Now? • Nominations / Elections to the Core Group • Please use the Bulletin Board for information exchange • Let us know how to improve the service • Give us updates about your situation, case studies etc

  16. And Finally……. • Many thanksfor continuing support from all our Sponsors • And on a personal note to the Core Group, John Bark and Colin Stenning…..

  17. For more information: Speak to John Bark, SCNF Co-ordinatoremail coordinator@scnf.org.uk or Visit our website www.scnf.gov.uk

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