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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.

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London viewed as most innovative tech city in Europe despite Brexit

1 London viewed as most innovative tech city in Europe despite Brexit

HubSpot, the CRM, marketing, sales, and customer experience platform, has today released findings from a new survey that examines London's startup scene.

Centrify scales up EMEA channel team to manage demand for identity and access management solutions across the region

2 Centrify scales up EMEA channel team to manage demand for identity and access management solutions across the region

Centrify has expanded its EMEA channel team with three new senior roles, appointing Eric Dobbelaar, Tony Sanchez and Sascha Schmidt to manage the Northern Europe, Sothern Europe and DACH regions respectively.

Samsung wins Home Office contract to supply upgrade emergency services network

3 Samsung wins Home Office contract to supply upgrade emergency services network

Samsung Electronics has been awarded a contract for the supply of smartphones and related accessories by the Home Office for use on the emergency services network (ESN), which will see a new communications network rolled out to all police, fire, ambulance and other public safety users across the UK.

Multitone expands its Appear range of powerful and secure mobile messaging applications

4 Multitone expands its Appear range of powerful and secure mobile messaging applications

Multitone Electronics plc, a specialist in the design, manufacture and implementation of integrated communication systems, has unveiled two new versions of its powerful but intuitive and fully secure corporate mobile communications application.

Comtec Power wins contract to deliver state-of-the-art data centre upgrade for new London-based colocation start-up

5 Comtec Power wins contract to deliver state-of-the-art data centre upgrade for new London-based colocation start-up

Comtec Power, a specialist in data centre design and build, Elite Partner to Schneider Electric and Reigate-based Value-Added-Reseller (VAR), has won a contract to provide Start-Up Colo Company IP House with a critical data centre upgrade in London's Docklands.

New laser scanner offers up to 1 km long range scanning capability

6 New laser scanner offers up to 1 km long range scanning capability

Leica Geosystems has introduced the Leica ScanStation P50, a fast long-range 3D laser scanner, as the newest member of the 3D terrestrial laser scanner P-Series.

Guardia Civil invests in Perception Cyber Security

7 Guardia Civil invests in Perception Cyber Security

The Spanish Guardia Civil has chosen Chemring Technology Solutions' Perception Cyber Security to protect its critical network assets from cyber-attacks, as well identify malicious insiders or other vulnerabilities within the network.

Schneider Electric's HyperPod rack-ready system addresses the need for flexibility and speed in IT deployment

8 Schneider Electric's HyperPod rack-ready system addresses the need for flexibility and speed in IT deployment

Schneider Electric, the global specialist in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has introduced HyperPod, a rack-ready system designed to deploy IT in increments of 8 to 12 racks.

Canon invests in the channel through partnership with Capital Document Solutions

9 Canon invests in the channel through partnership with Capital Document Solutions

Canon, the imaging solutions provider, has announced a partnership with Capital Document Solutions, an independent supplier of tailored print and document solutions in Scotland.

New CompTIA Security+ certification takes on latest cybersecurity skills, techniques and trends

10 New CompTIA Security+ certification takes on latest cybersecurity skills, techniques and trends

CompTIA, the provider of vendor-neutral skills certifications for the IT workforce, has updated its CompTIA Security+ certification exam to reflect the changing and expanding responsibilities of cybersecurity professionals.

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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