§ Bob SpinkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to update computer (a) hardware and (b) software standard packages used in his Department. [166369]
§ Ivor CaplinThe Defence Information Infrastructure Integrated Project Team (DII IPT) will deliver 139,000 desktop devices across Defence. This will include the provision of standard personal productivity software, e.g. office automation. The DII (Future) Programme will be delivered incrementally commencing during 2005 and is expected to achieve a Full Operating Capability by 2009.