Goverment & Finance IT, Infrastructure ,Cloud Services, Application Hosting, SaaS

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.

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New unmanaged Ethernet switches with footprint as small as a credit card

1 New unmanaged Ethernet switches with footprint as small as a credit card

Moxa has introduced the EDS-2000-EL and EDS-2000-ML Series to create a new lineup of industrial unmanaged Ethernet switches with options for 5 to 18 ports and Gigabit combo ports to reliably connect more nodes and at higher bandwidths.

Hitachi announces new virtual storage platform supercharged for partners

2 Hitachi announces new virtual storage platform supercharged for partners

Hitachi announces new virtual storage platform supercharged for partners

DWF appoints new data protection and cyber security partner

3 DWF appoints new data protection and cyber security partner

DWF, the global legal business, has appointed James Drury-Smith as partner and UK national leader of Privacy and Cyber Security.

Top tips when making an application for the Government’s Job Retention Scheme and a warning to get it right

4 Top tips when making an application for the Government’s Job Retention Scheme and a warning to get it right

HM Revenue & Customs (‘HMRC’) opened taking Job Retention Scheme (‘JRS’) applications at 8am today (Monday) but employers must make sure that their claims are correct and are accurate - those that don’t risk being seen as fraudulent, say London tax and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg

Moving applications to the cloud? These lessons learned from successful DRaaS deployments can help

5 Moving applications to the cloud? These lessons learned from successful DRaaS deployments can help

Disaster Recovery-as-a-Service (DRaaS) is often the first step organisations take on the path to cloud adoption. It is a flexible, cost-effective way to deliver essential DR capability without all the CAPEX costs and pains of managing a physical DR site. With DRaaS, businesses quickly realise the benefits of cloud services, so it’s no surprise that many will consider a more permanent move to the cloud through Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). 

With a coronavirus economic recession approaching, are we doing enough to stop fraud

6 With a coronavirus economic recession approaching, are we doing enough to stop fraud

With the coronavirus economic crisis deepening, experts at University of Portsmouth are warning it will lead to the highest levels of fraud and cybercrime ever recorded. There are also concerns that existing preventative measures need to be reviewed urgently because they are unlikely to be sufficient to deal with the heightened threat that comes from a deep recession.

Cohesity appoints Andrew Fitzgerald as Sales Director for Western Europe and Africa

7 Cohesity appoints Andrew Fitzgerald as Sales Director for Western Europe and Africa

Data management solutions provider, Cohesity, has appointed Andrew Fitzgerald as sales director for Western Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa. Based in the UK, Fitzgerald will lead the company’s business development strategy across the European and African markets while empowering customers and partners to embrace the company’s modern data management capabilities.

iCyber-Security rebrands to become BlockAPT

8 iCyber-Security rebrands to become BlockAPT

iCyber-Security has announced a major rebrand to reflect the platform’s evolution to become one of the most advanced and intelligent cyber defence technologies available.

Unitrends’ new AI-powered platform Intelligently automates backup management for multifunction IT teams and MSPs

9 Unitrends’ new AI-powered platform Intelligently automates backup management for multifunction IT teams and MSPs

Unitrends, a Kaseya company and the global leader of all-in-one enterprise backup and continuity solutions, announced today the launch of Unitrends Helix, a self-healing SaaS remediation platform powered by AI that monitors and automatically fixes the most common issues facing IT administrators when managing backups.

Crossword Cybersecurity announces Satisnet as new partner for Rizikon Assurance

10 Crossword Cybersecurity announces Satisnet as new partner for Rizikon Assurance

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc, the knowledge transfer company focused solely on cyber security and risk, will be collaborating with security reseller and managed security services provider Satisnet Limited (‘Satisnet’), on the provision of third-party assurance technology to its clients, as part of the expansion of Crossword’s partner programme.

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.

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