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Government IT refers to the use of information technology (IT) by governments to deliver public services, manage their operations, and make decisions.Government application hosting is the process of storing and delivering government applications to users. This can be done on-premises or in the cloud. IT Reseller articles relating to IT in Government & Finance, IT Infrastructure ,Cloud Services, SaaS, Outsourcing, Extranet, Intranet, WiFi, Wireless LAN (WLAN) solutions.
New study reveals two in five Brits are at risk of cyber-attacks while working from home
Nov 30, 2020
Pandemic-driven demand for cloud may be stymied by migration challenges
Nov 25, 2020
iland, the VMware-based cloud services provider for application hosting, data protection and disaster recovery, has released the findings of its research into customer confidence in cloud services.
Orange Business Services forms global strategic collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services to accelerate customers’ innovation in the cloud
Nov 25, 2020
Orange Business Services has announced a global strategic collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to help enterprises accelerate their digital transformation and leverage the benefits of the cloud to adapt quicker to market changes and user needs.
Cloud services helped over 90 per cent of UK businesses to mitigate the IT challenge of COVID
Nov 24, 2020
Cloud Covid-19 has forced a real-life, real-time digital transformation on the majority of enterprises, and many leaders have seen digital’s long-term value as a result. This is according to the latest research from Cloud Industry Forum (CIF) which has found that 69 per cent of organisations have sped up their plans in some way as a result of the pandemic.
Schneider Electric releases IP & NEMA rated EcoStruxure Micro Data Centres for rugged indoor environments
Nov 19, 2020
Schneider Electric has expanded its IP and NEMA rated EcoStruxure Micro Data Centre R-Series for rugged indoor environments.
Kao Data partners with Vorboss to offer specialist low-latency connectivity for Fintech
Nov 17, 2020
Kao Data, the specialist developer and operator of advanced, carrier neutral data centres for high performance colocation, has entered into a new partnership with Vorboss to expand its low-latency, resilient connectivity capabilities at its Harlow campus.
SonicWall expands boundless cybersecurity with new high-performance, low-TCO firewalls
Nov 16, 2020
SonicWall has expanded its Capture Cloud Platform with the addition of the high-performance NSa 2700 firewall and three new cost-effective TZ firewall options. The company also debuted SonicWall Cloud Edge Secure Access that delivers easy-to-deploy, easy-to-use zero-trust security for organisations operating in a modern work-from-anywhere model.
TrueCommerce announces definitive acquisition agreement with Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe
Nov 12, 2020
TrueCommerce, provider of trading partner connectivity and integration solutions, will be acquired by Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS), the technology-focused private equity firm.
Schneider Electric and Elite Partner APT deliver data centre digital transformation project for Newcastle City Council
Nov 12, 2020
Schneider Electric has delivered a new data centre digital transformation project for Newcastle City Council in collaboration with Elite Partner, Advanced Power Technology (APT).
The initiative included consolidation of existing data centre capacity, upgrades to the physical infrastructure and the deployment of next generation data centre infrastructure (DCIM) management software......
Palo Alto Networks and PwC join forces to boost cybersecurity defences
Nov 10, 2020
Palo Alto Networks, the global cybersecurity solutions provider, and PwC have announced an expanded partnership to deliver managed detection and response (MDR) services to joint customers.
Government IT
Government IT, or government information technology, refers to the use of information technology (IT) by government agencies to deliver public services, manage their operations, and make decisions. Government IT can include a wide range of applications, such as:
- E-government services, such as online tax filing, online voting, and online permit applications
- Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, which help government agencies manage their finances, human resources, and other resources
- Cybersecurity systems, which protect government agencies from cyberattacks
- Data analytics systems, which help government agencies make better decisions by analyzing data
Government IT is a critical part of the modern government. It helps governments to be more efficient, effective, and responsive to the needs of citizens. However, government IT also faces a number of challenges, such as:
- Legacy systems that are outdated and difficult to maintain
- Security risks, such as cyberattacks
- Lack of skilled IT workers
Government application hosting
There are a number of benefits to hosting government applications in the cloud, including:
- Scalability: Cloud-based applications can be scaled up or down as needed, which can save government agencies money.
- Reliability: Cloud providers offer a high level of reliability, which can help to ensure that government applications are always available.
- Security: Cloud providers offer a variety of security features, which can help to protect government data.
However, there are also some challenges to hosting government applications in the cloud, including:
- Security: Cloud providers are a target for hackers, so it is important to choose a provider with strong security measures in place.
- Compliance: Government agencies must comply with a variety of regulations, which can make it difficult to move applications to the cloud.
- Cost: Cloud hosting can be more expensive than on-premises hosting, depending on the specific needs of the government agency.
