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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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CREST, the UK-based accreditation and certification body for the technical information security industry, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Security Agency (NSA) in the USA to take over the operation of its Cyber Incident Response Assistance (CIRA) accreditation program.
Hedge fund cloud specialist Hentsu selects Epsilon’s CloudLX for high performance cloud connectivity
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Cameroon tackles identity fraud with Gemalto's advanced eID solution
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UKCloud becomes first British firm to achieve ISO27018 information security certification
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UKCloud, formerly Skyscape Cloud Services Ltd., the easy to adopt, easy to use and easy to leave assured cloud services company, has achieved certification against the ISO27018 information security standard, for the protection of personally identifiable information (PII) in public clouds, becoming the first UK company to be awarded this status by certification body, LRQA.
Top managed services event attracts record pre-registrations
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The Managed Services and Hosting Summit, the leading UK channel event, has added new topics to an already strong line-up of speakers as it attracts record pre-registration of attendees. The latest numbers show over 330 confirmed registrations, with over 70% at CxO level.
Wide majority of organisations have been victimised by cyber attacks, attributes half of attacks to hidden malware in encrypted traffic
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A surprising outcome of the growing use of encryption technology is an increase in cyber-attacks, according to a new report from A10 Networks, a technology provider in application networking and security.
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.