Testbirds, a world leader in crowdsourced testing, has launched its new global channel sales initiative, the Testbirds Partner Program. Aimed at IT service providers who will help expand Testbirds’ market access and penetration, the program empowers partners with the resources to support clients in taking their digital products to the next level.
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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.
The rise of IPv4 address thefts: How can IP data centres ensure better security?
Feb 10, 2020
IPv4 addresses are becoming scarce, which emerges in thefts and scams. Due to the lack of tangible evidence, it’s challenging to investigate IP address thefts and find the source of a crime.
Cyber security industry in the UK is now worth an estimated £8.3 billion
Feb 07, 2020
The UK’s cyber security industry is now worth an estimated £8.3 billion, with total revenues in the sector up 46 per cent from £5.7 billion in 2017.The sector has seen significant growth in annual revenue and employment, as well as considerable investment in early-stage companies
Human error to blame for 9 in 10 UK cyber data breaches last year
Feb 07, 2020
90 per cent of cyber data breaches were caused by user error last year, according to analysis of data from the UK’s Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) by the cyber security awareness and data analytics company, CybSafe.
Datrium expands partner network to fuel cloud transformation and deliver cloud-based disaster recovery to enterprises globally
Feb 07, 2020
Datrium, the secure multicloud data platform provider for the resilient enterprise, has expanded the Datrium Global Partner Network to new regions and introduced a new tier, DRaaS Select.
New research by Sophos on the different cyber risk profiles of UK SMBs
Feb 06, 2020
Sophos has published new research into UK SMBs, revealing how IT security vulnerabilities can change as companies grow or become more established – and what this means for their protection. A report of the research findings, Securing Growth, is available.
Brilliant data centre lighting from Rittal
Feb 05, 2020
Rittal will be showcasing its portfolio of data centre lighting solutions on Stand D610 at Data Centre World 2020.
Xerox announces US expansion of IT services – From data centre to desktop – for SMBs
Feb 05, 2020
Xerox has announced the expansion of its IT Services across Xerox Business Solutions in the US.
Moving forward on 5G: Schneider Electric collaborates with industry peers in World Economic Forum Workgroup
Feb 04, 2020
By Steve Carlini, Vice President of Innovation and Data Center at Schneider Electric.
I must be honest and confess that my knowledge of the World Economic Forum (WEF) was limited to a once-a-year meeting in Davos-Klosters where the world's top leaders collaborate to shape global, regional, and industry agendas. The Forum's mission, as I understood it, was to improve the state of the world by bringing together leaders across industries and society – a pretty lofty goal.
Bitdefender appoints Quinton Watts as Regional Sales Director UK, Ireland, Nordics and Benelux
Feb 03, 2020
Bitdefender, the global cybersecurity company protecting over 500 million systems worldwide, has named sales and marketing professional Quinton Watts as Regional Sales Director UK, Ireland, Nordics and Benelux.
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.
