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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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ChatGPT: 55% of workers don't trust the bot for work purposes

1 ChatGPT: 55% of workers don't trust the bot for work purposes

A study by Indusface reveals that Advertising is the industry which uses ChatGPT the most on the job, with almost two fifths (39%) of employees admitting to using it for work. Among them, 11% admit to using it frequently, more than once a week.

Volumatic seeks to make cash handling simpler for businesses as cash payments rise across the UK

2 Volumatic seeks to make cash handling simpler for businesses as cash payments rise across the UK

New data recently released from financial industry champions UK Finance has revealed that cash payments across the UK rose for the first time in a decade during 2022, with approximately one million people using it for the majority of their transactions.

New report reveals that nearly three-quarters (71%) of AI detectors can’t tell if a phishing email has been written by a chatbot

3 New report reveals that nearly three-quarters (71%) of AI detectors can’t tell if a phishing email has been written by a chatbot

Egress, a cybersecurity company providing intelligent email security, has released its second Phishing Threat Trends Report. The report’s findings demonstrate the evolving attack methodologies used by cybercriminals that are designed to get through traditional perimeter security including secure email gateways.

Revealed: the top reasons tech professionals quit

4 Revealed: the top reasons tech professionals quit

In the context of a widening digital skills gap, understanding what motivates tech professionals already in the sector, and why they would choose to quit their job is a critical subject for businesses to face. Addressing the skills gap has to be a two-fold initiative: the tech sector needs more new talent, but it also has to hold onto those already present and offer them sustainable career trajectories to avoid net-neutral outcomes.

Sophos excels in MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluations with 99% detection coverage

5 Sophos excels in MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluations with 99% detection coverage

Sophos has announced its strong results in the MITRE Engenuity ATT&CK Evaluations. Sophos Intercept X with XDR detected 99% of the adversary behaviours in the evaluation, reporting 141 out of 143 adversary attack steps.

Evolve IP is on a new mission to reshape the world Of work

6 Evolve IP is on a new mission to reshape the world Of work

Global cloud collaboration specialist, Evolve IP, has developed a new mission statement to ‘make the future of work better for everyone’ – reflecting its aim of supporting organisations to harness the power of the latest cloud-based communications and collaboration technologies.

Pay rises in the tech sector outstripping UK averages despite vacancy decline

7 Pay rises in the tech sector outstripping UK averages despite vacancy decline

The average earnings in the IT sector have increased at a greater rate than the wider UK economy, despite a slowdown in hiring, indicating a continued struggle with skills shortages.

The Cyber Scheme launches a brand new assessment to help cyber security professionals

8 The Cyber Scheme launches a brand new assessment to help cyber security professionals

The Cyber Scheme has launched a new assessment, with corresponding training, to help entry level, graduate and junior cyber security professionals follow the best possible route to a career in security testing.

Leostream restructures channel partner initiatives; transitions BizDev to channel and alliances team

9 Leostream restructures channel partner initiatives; transitions BizDev to channel and alliances team

Leostream has restructured its channel partner initiatives, investing additional resources to build its partner network and foster the success of partners selling remote desktop systems based on the Leostream Platform.

European organisations buckling under huge data security strain

10 European organisations buckling under huge data security strain

Over a quarter (29%) of European organisations are unable to fully utilise data within their organisation due to challenges with data security, according to an IDC InfoBrief sponsored by Immuta.

This data security ‘gap’ is a result of organisations grappling with increasingly complex IT and data infrastructures internally, leading to huge siloes of sensitive 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.

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