UK network services provider Convergence Group, has announced its acquisition of Networks First, a privately-owned IT managed services and network support business.
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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.
Talari extends its SD-WAN solution to enable smart, simple and secure branch offices
Feb 04, 2016
Talari has announced the availability of Talari Adaptive Private Networking (APN) 5.0 operating software and Talari Aware 2.0 centralized management and orchestration system.
tvONE improves rack systems integration with New ONErack
Feb 04, 2016
tvONE has unveiled a patent-pending universal, powered mounting system that vastly improves rack installation of small devices.
Core Network Dynamics proposes mobile network architecture redesign to avoid IoT network overload
Jan 28, 2016
Mobile core network software start-up Core Network Dynamics has announced a solution to the looming mobile network traffic overload problem expected to arise from the projected massive influx of IoT devices.
CESG Certified Training rebranded as GCHQ Certified Training
Jan 27, 2016
CESG Certified Training (CCT) was established in November 2014 to deliver training which satisfies the high standards set by CESG, the information security arm of GCHQ.
Egress Switch Secure Workspace enables organisations to collaborate effectively in real-time while protecting sensitive customer data
Jan 27, 2016
Egress Software Technologies has announced updates to its secure collaboration and file sharing solution, Egress Switch Secure Workspace.
Who owns data security? Report highlights business confusion amid rising cyber threats
Jan 27, 2016
Many UK businesses are confused about who should manage data security procedures leaving them at risk from escalating cyber-attacks. This is according to a report, ‘The Data Security and Risk Management Review’, sponsored by managed service provider Advanced 365.
Heating, lighting and physical security most vulnerable systems to cyber attack
Jan 20, 2016
The systems which control heating, lighting and security in most buildings are particularly vulnerable to cyber attack, a QinetiQ whitepaper has warned.
NetScout announces VoIP performance and availability monitoring in TruView Live with Synthetic VoIP testing
Jan 20, 2016
NetScout Systems Inc. has announced that TruView Live, its Software as a Service (SaaS) network monitoring service, now allows network managers and telecomm teams to proactively observe the availability and quality of their company's Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) service.
Riverbed acquires SD-WAN provider Ocedo
Jan 20, 2016
Riverbed Technology has acquired Germany-based Ocedo, provider of software-defined networking and SD-WAN (software-defined wide-area-network) solutions.
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.
