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.
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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.
Cohesity appoints Andrew Fitzgerald as Sales Director for Western Europe and Africa
Apr 15, 2020
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
Apr 14, 2020
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
Apr 13, 2020
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
Apr 09, 2020
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.
Canon UK and Ireland appoints Tony Wills as Document Solutions Business Unit Director
Apr 09, 2020
Imaging solutions company Canon has appointed Tony Wills as Document Solutions Business Unit Director, Canon UK and Ireland.
8 in 10 UK, US & Chinese firms consider switching to alternative finance providers for trade financing in 2020
Apr 08, 2020
Over 8 in 10 (83%) UK, US and Chinese firms are considering switching to alternative finance providers over traditional banks for trade finance this year, which can provide access to faster and more agile funding to help navigate the effects of COVID-19.
Containerised data centres: an evolution that deserves your attention
Apr 07, 2020
Chris Wellfair, projects director at Secure I.T. Environments, talks about how data centres are evolving with a new form factor perfect for the manufacturing and logistics sector.
Schneider Electric extends Galaxy VS 3-Phase UPS with internal smart battery modules to 100 kW, delivering industry leading density and availability
Apr 07, 2020
Schneider Electric has announced that the Galaxy VS 3-phase Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) with internal smart battery modules now extends from 10 to 100 kW.
Coronavirus lockdown: Massive surge in the use of fintech apps
Apr 06, 2020
Coronavirus-triggered social distancing, isolation and lockdowns have driven-up the use of financial apps in Europe by 72 per cent in a week, reveals deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations.
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.
