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UK's top crime agency hamstrung by legacy IT, watchdog warns
The UK's National Crime Agency faces criticism for outdated IT systems causing manual processes and inefficiencies, with officers relying on spreadsheets and multiple case management methods. A watchdog report highlights 70% of critical IT incidents linked to technical debt, undermining efforts against organized crime.
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