This document discusses shared services and cloud computing in the context of Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) in Ireland. It notes that LGMA provides shared services to local governments, including procurement, ICT, HR, and other business and technical support services. It then discusses how the pace of technology is rapidly changing, with the growth of cloud computing, web services, and new tools that have democratized technology. It emphasizes that every business is now a technology business and explores some of the opportunities and challenges of cloud computing and shared services for local governments.
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