The virtual reality (VR)/augmented reality (AR) market – collectively known as extended reality (XR) – has been on the cusp of becoming the next mainstream platform, but it has remained niche for many years thanks to technological limitations and scant content.
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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.
Interest in AR/VR grows during COVID-19 pandemic but market needs to evolve, says GlobalData
Jul 08, 2020
Tripwire Configuration Manager SaaS solution delivers enhanced cloud security
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Tripwire, Inc., the global cybersecurity solutions provider, has announced enhanced security support in the cloud with Tripwire Configuration Manager. Tripwire’s latest SaaS application aims to help organisations effectively manage security across complex cloud environments.
Schneider Electric releases White Paper on capital cost comparison of data centre liquid cooling vs traditional air cooling
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Schneider Electric has announced a new White Paper #282, “Capital Cost Analysis of Immersive Liquid-Cooled vs. Air-Cooled Large Data Centres”, available for immediate download via the Schneider Electric website.
Konica Minolta announces new Channel partnership with Manchester-based specialist managed print and IT provider ITECH Managed Services
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Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Limited has announced its new Channel partner, Manchester-based specialist managed print and IT services provider ITECH Managed Services.
Alibaba Cloud partners with Aryaka to deliver a global and fully managed SD-WAN solution
Jul 02, 2020
Aryaka, the cloud-first WAN company delivering a managed SD-WAN solution, has partnered with Alibaba Cloud to extend the cloud service provider’s services to enterprises, both within China and internationally, in support of their digital transformation initiatives.
Schneider Electric joins Infrastructure Masons partner program to advance the digital infrastructure industry
Jul 02, 2020
Schneider Electric has become a Partner of Infrastructure Masons (iMasons), a non-profit professional association for the digital infrastructure industry. As a Partner Member, Schneider Electric will provide iMasons with access to resources in support of iMasons' educational, networking and industry-supporting donation programs.
Lenovo Data Center Group UK announces two new strategic senior hires
Jul 02, 2020
Lenovo Data Center Group (DCG) has announced two senior strategic hires in its UK and Ireland business to drive further growth and excellence for its data centre channel partners and customers.
Zilliant enables B2B companies to tap directly into the cloud-native IQ platform to build SmartApps
Jun 30, 2020
Zilliant has announced that its Zilliant IQ Platform – claimed to be the only cloud-native Platform with high availability, virtually unlimited scalability and agility, purpose-built for B2B companies – is now accessible for customers to build SmartApps upon to solve a broader set of pricing, sales and commercial challenges.
Hornetsecurity signs first UK distributor contract with Brigantia
Jun 24, 2020
Germany company Hornetsecurity, the email cloud security provider for European businesses, is expanding its presence in the UK through a strategic partnership with cybersecurity distributor Brigantia.
bluedog expands into Gulf with appointment of new distributor
Jun 23, 2020
bluedog Security Monitoring – which aims to make cybersecurity monitoring accessible to businesses of all sizes - has expanded its services to the Gulf region with the appointment of a new distributor.
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.
