With regular headlines about the latest cybercrime attack stealing important or commercially sensitive data, the physical security of IT equipment is often overlooked.
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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.
Reducing threats and management headaches across private clouds
Aug 03, 2016
By Monica Brink, EMEA Marketing Director, iland.
While public cloud implementations are steadily increasing, private clouds in customer's own data centres continue to be deployed because of the perceived higher levels of security and control they offer.
Brother UK launches new head-mounted digital display
Aug 03, 2016
Information, communication and technology solutions provider Brother UK has launched a new head-mounted display device, designed to help improve efficiency and enhance training for end users.
Riverbed announces definitive agreement to acquire Aternity
Aug 03, 2016
Riverbed Technology, the application performance company, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Aternity, provider of End User Experience (EUE) and application performance monitoring solutions.
Fujitsu acquires US-based network service provider TrueNet Communications
Jul 28, 2016
Fujitsu Limited has announced that Fujitsu Network Communications Inc. has acquired TrueNet Communications, Inc., the national communications infrastructure engineering contractor, for undisclosed terms.
New cloud-based service tool enables Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise Business Partners and customers to better manage network maintenance and operations
Jul 28, 2016
ALE, operating under the Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise brand, is offering Business Partners and customers an opportunity to discover easier operations and management of the network, realise risk reduction, and proactively consider future options to optimise network usage.
New CTERA platform enhancements simplify cloud migration and user security for enterprise file services and data protection
Jul 28, 2016
CTERA Networks has introduced new cloud data management capabilities that allow enterprise organisations to easily and securely implement comprehensive file service and data protection strategies.
Databarracks launches Cyber-DRaaS to protect against ransomware
Jul 28, 2016
Disaster recovery specialist Databarracks has launched a new DR service designed specifically to target cyber threats.
Botnets: A growing threat against data security
Jul 20, 2016
By Paul Evans, Managing Director of Redstor.
Most businesses have felt the sting of a malware attack. Whether this is in the form of a virus, a worm or some ransomware taking your computer hostage. Taking the time to research and invest in quality data security tools like anti-malware and data backups can prevent these dangers from happening.
Lawrence Jones acquires security firm Pentest
Jul 20, 2016
Secarma, the cyber-security business owned by UKFast CEO Lawrence Jones MBE, has confirmed the acquisition of Altrincham-based application security specialists Pentest Limited for an undisclosed sum.
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.
