Like natural disasters, a cyber-attack can potentially impact hundreds of companies and incidents have escalated. Cyber incidents (# 1 with 60% of responses) are this year's top business risk in the UK, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer 2018.
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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.
Xerox partners with Midwich to fulfil need of SMBs for automation and improved workflow
Jan 18, 2018
Xerox has announced a partnership with Midwich, a specialist audio visual and document solutions distributor to the trade market with operations in the UK and Ireland, France, Germany, Benelux, Iberia and Australasia. The deal will provide MPS solutions to the growing SMB market.
Epsilon launches channel partner programme to accelerate service provider growth with Cloud-centric networking
Jan 17, 2018
Epsilon, a privately owned global communications Service Provider, has launched its channel partner programme globally.
Rubrik appoints Bertrand Yansouni as VP of Worldwide Channel
Jan 17, 2018
Rubrik, the Cloud Data Management Company, has appointed Bertrand Yansouni as the company's VP of Worldwide Channel.
Ingram Micro expands vendor portfolio with exclusive T1A partnership
Jan 17, 2018
Ingram Micro U.K. & Ireland has entered into a partnership with T1A (Tier1 Asset), which will launch an entire new category at Ingram Micro; Refurbished Computers. Ingram Micro also claims to be the first distributor in the UK to offer refurbished computers to resellers.
Previse secures £800K Scottish Enterprise R&D funding to tackle late payments
Jan 11, 2018
B2B payment decisions start-up Previse, has secured a £800k R&D grant from Scottish Enterprise, to set up an new development centre in Glasgow, creating 37 new data science jobs.
BT Datacentre Connect installed at Node4’s Derby and Wakefield data centres
Jan 11, 2018
Node4, the Cloud, Data Centre and Communications solutions provider, has announced that BT Wholesale has provided Datacentre Access capabilities at both its Derby and Wakefield data centres, as part of its national Wholesale Ethernet portfolio.
McAfee moves beyond traditional antivirus to protect customers' identity, connected homes and wi-fi connections
Jan 10, 2018
McAfee has announced a new identity theft solution that goes beyond traditional antivirus to empower consumers to stay protected in the wake of recent massive data breaches.
Schneider Electric and 451 Research deliver direct insights into hybrid IT management from enterprise leaders
Dec 20, 2017
Schneider Electric commissioned a new 451 Research study designed to shed light on hybrid IT environments at large enterprises from across the globe.
Cisco releases Security Connector App for iOS
Dec 20, 2017
Cisco has announced the availability of Cisco Security Connector, claimed to be the first security app designed to give enterprises the deepest visibility and control over network activity on iOS devices, now in the App Store.
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.
