Despite GDPR now being in full effect, new research has revealed how many businesses are still not fully GDPR compliant.
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.
Ex-hacker launches blockchain powered cybersecurity solution
Aug 22, 2018
After a series of data leaks from high profile brands, virus attacks to the NHS, the advent of GDPR and the growing of threat of 'hacktivists' and cyber terrorists, cyber security is moving up the agenda quickly for businesses and organisations of all sizes.
Eight factors for channel partners to consider when teaming with a cloud provider
Aug 15, 2018
By Dante Orsini, SVP Channel & Business Development, iland.
There is no doubt that Cloud is continuing to be top of the IT agenda in the second half of 2018. And, channel companies – from managed service providers to resellers to agents – are increasingly recognising the huge opportunities that exist in the cloud services sector across cloud hosting, cloud-based Disaster Recovery (DR) and cloud backup.
86% of websites at risk from hackers for simple security oversight
Aug 15, 2018
Security scans performed on 218,000 Magento websites, the most popular e-commerce platform, revealed 86% are missing critical security patches, according a cyber security consultancy.
Continuous investment and activity are key for staying ahead in the cyber arms race, says Databarracks
Aug 15, 2018
UK organisations are concerned about their abilities to keep pace with the persistent rise of new cyber security challenges. This follows new data from business continuity and disaster recovery provider, Databarracks, revealing only 56 per cent of UK firms believe they have sufficient cyber security skills in-house to deal with threats against their business.
DeskCenter Solutions strengthens channel team for further growth in UK and international markets
Aug 15, 2018
DeskCenter Solutions, the solution provider for IT infrastructure and dynamic software asset management (SAM), has strengthened its international team in the UK with the appointment of Neil Furby as Partner Sales Manager for the UK and international markets.
ANT Telecom provides search marketing agency Distinctly with cloud telephony system and faster broadband connectivity
Aug 08, 2018
Automated communications specialist, ANT Telecom, has been selected by Distinctly, an award winning search marketing agency, to deploy a cloud-based telephony service and upgrade its broadband for increased reliability, speed and connectivity.
Cloud Distribution partners with CybSafe to disrupt cyber security awareness market
Aug 08, 2018
Cloud Distribution, the 'Cloud First' value-added distributor specialising in cyber security, networking and datacentre solutions, has partnered with CybSafe, the cloud-based cyber security awareness platform combining AI and data analytics with behavioural science.
Ceridian launches Dayforce in the UK
Aug 08, 2018
Ceridian, a global human capital management (HCM) technology company, has launched its cloud-based platform, Dayforce, in the UK market.
Bromium introduces Protected App
Aug 08, 2018
Bromium, Inc. has announced the release of Protected App, which allows organisations to establish robust, end-to-end protection around their critical IP and high-value assets (HVA).
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.
