The Civil Service Computerisation Programme initially started with a focus on improving public administration through the effective use of information technology. This involved re-engineering of business processes, automating work functions and reducing paperwork for greater internal operational efficiencies. Over time, the programmes evolved into the provision of one-stop services, where government systems were extended to the private sector via implementations like TradeNet, MediNet and LawNet. Then in early 1990s, the emphasis shifted towards the consolidation of computing resources.