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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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Technology issues in IT and Telecoms identified as contributor to the UK’s productivity gap

1 Technology issues in IT and Telecoms identified as contributor to the UK’s productivity gap

New research released from Managed 24/7 has revealed that the average employee in IT and Telecoms who uses IT loses more than 20 minutes per day of productive time due to technology issues.

Barracuda unveils AI solution for real-time spear phishing and cyber fraud defence

2 Barracuda unveils AI solution for real-time spear phishing and cyber fraud defence

Barracuda Networks, Inc., the provider of cloud-enabled security and data protection solutions, has announced the availability of Barracuda Sentinel, a comprehensive AI solution for real-time spear phishingand cyber fraud defence.

Cisco introduces new training and developer programs to accelerate adoption of intent-based networking

3 Cisco introduces new training and developer programs to accelerate adoption of intent-based networking

Cisco has announced that its global ecosystem of customers, developers and partners are embracing the company's ambitious vision for a new era of networking.

Xerox equips channel partners with marketing muscle to boost demand for technology, services and apps

4 Xerox equips channel partners with marketing muscle to boost demand for technology, services and apps

Xerox channel partners can recreate the company's successful Future of Work global forum experience using two new marketing kits packed with promotional tools.

EVRYTHNG announces connection of GS1 identifiers with the Internet of Things at industrial scale

5 EVRYTHNG announces connection of GS1 identifiers with the Internet of Things at industrial scale

EVRYTHNG, the Internet of Things Smart Products Platform for consumer products, has announced what it describes as the first-of-its-kind integration of EVRYTHNG Active Digital Identities with GS1 Standards.

Sophos helps to secure Konica Minolta’s Workplace Hub with Sophos XG Firewall

6 Sophos helps to secure Konica Minolta’s Workplace Hub with Sophos XG Firewall

Sophos has announced its partnership with Konica Minolta Inc. to integrate Sophos XG Firewall and Sophos Wireless into Workplace Hub.

BT invests to boost new channel partner programme

7 BT invests to boost new channel partner programme

BT has confirmed a significant investment has been made in its Business Partner Channel, including the launch of a new partner programme, following the integration of the BT and EE businesses last year.

KYOCERA Document Solutions Europe achieves ISO 27001 certification

8 KYOCERA Document Solutions Europe achieves ISO 27001 certification

KYOCERA Document Solutions Europe B.V. (KYOCERA) has demonstrated its commitment to data security by achieving international standard ISO 27001 certification.

Dataguise tackles cloud, Big Data security and compliance challenges at the 2017 DataWorks Summit

9 Dataguise tackles cloud, Big Data security and compliance challenges at the 2017 DataWorks Summit

Dataguise, the data-centric audit and protection (DCAP) solutions provider, has announced that the company is a Bronze sponsor of the 2017 DataWorks Summit, taking place June 13-15 in San Jose.

GDPR polarises the enterprise as low awareness and confidence slows preparations among smaller businesses

10 GDPR polarises the enterprise as low awareness and confidence slows preparations among smaller businesses

Low confidence and a lack of awareness is hampering smaller businesses' preparations for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) with only a year until the May, 2018, deadline, according to a recent survey commissioned by data management company NetApp.

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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