A recent report from Lloyd's highlights the severity of data breaches with 92 per cent of respondents stating that they have suffered a security breach in the past five years.
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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.
Urgent security shift required as severity of data breaches continues, warns Secure Cloudlink
Oct 12, 2016
CloudJumper launches Workspace as a Service Channel Partner Program as WaaS Market Projected to Reach $18.37 Billion by 2022
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CloudJumper, a Workspace as a Service (WaaS) platform developer for agile business IT, has announced the CloudJumper Channel Partner Program for managed service providers (MSPs), independent software vendors (ISVs), agents, and other IT service providers.
Avaya unveils Cloud Networking Platform to simplify and accelerate deployment and management of networks
Oct 06, 2016
At the IP Expo show, Avaya announced a complete network lifecycle management solution for enterprise and mid-size businesses.
HighCloud Solutions becomes the latest member to join the Cloud Industry Forum
Oct 06, 2016
The Cloud Industry Forum (CIF) has announced that HighCloud Solutions, a NetSuite solution provider for mid-market organisations, has become the latest member to join the industry body's growing membership roster.
Node4 completes buy out with Bowmark Capital to continue with ambitious growth plans and develop new channel solutions
Oct 05, 2016
Node4, the Cloud, Data Centre and Communications specialist, has secured a new principle investor, private equity firm Bowmark Capital.
Rajant's new monitoring tool helps deliver strategic value to network users
Oct 05, 2016
Rajant has announced BC|Enterprise, a tool that adds historical data analysis to Rajant's management and monitoring functionality, giving administrators strategic insights into their networks.
IBM and Canonical expand hybrid Cloud Alliance as Ubuntu OpenStack is available today on all IBM Servers
Sep 28, 2016
Canonical has announced that Ubuntu OpenStack is available for IBM z Systems, IBM LinuxONE and IBM Power Systems, including IBM's newly announced OpenPOWER LC servers, as it expands its work to deliver hybrid cloud capabilities with IBM.
Disaster Recovery overconfidence is common and costly, according to new independent survey commissioned by iland
Sep 28, 2016
As IT races to protect business against increasing threats, the large majority of companies have adopted disaster recovery (DR) technology to ensure resilience in the event of a potential outage.
Cyberattacks against smart city services may pose public safety threat
Sep 28, 2016
Tripwire, Inc., the global provider of security and compliance solutions for enterprises and industrial organisations, has announced the results of a survey conducted on behalf of Tripwire by Dimensional Research.
'Hackspace' - deleted files are a goldmine for cyber criminals
Sep 21, 2016
According to sensitive data specialist, Ground Labs, the delete key is fast becoming redundant. Partially deleted files or those hidden in automatic backups known as 'shadow copies' are providing cyber criminals with easy access to valuable, often unmonitored caches of customer data.
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.
