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G-Cloud
G-Cloud: The Government is currently developing proposals for G-Cloud. This cloud computing infrastructure will enable public bodies to select and host ICT services from a secure, resilient and cost-effective shared environment. (Source: www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk)
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Governments around the world have been looking at how best to reduce functional redundancy through the concept of “shared services” where different departments share a single source of function. This report looks at the promise and issues of cloud computing today in the Public Sector, along with the direction cloud needs to take in order to fulfil on its promise.
The following topics are covered:- The public sector in 2011 and beyond- What does clo ... read more
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The adoption of cutting-edge cloud computing technologies can help businesses slash their carbon footprints by as much as 50 per cent, according to research from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) in London. The study showed that cloud migration at lager firms can also result in vast cost savings as resources are shared much more efficiently. Placeholder0The CDP found the blue chip firms in the UK are pushing ahead with the read more
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Internet giant Google is predicting rapid growth in the small and medium-sized business (SMB) cloud computing sector - suggesting that uptake of the IT infrastructure solution will be "huge" in 2012. And when Google makes a prediction about the future of IT, it is difficult to dism ... read more
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A single set of cloud security guidelines for businesses in the UK is unlikely to be created and instead an accreditation process is likely to be put in place for firms offering the IT infrastructure solution. According to the National Technical Authority for Information Assurance - also known as the CESG - while a number of read more
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The UK government's G-Cloud will present a number of difficult challenges and Whitehall will have to work hard to extract the biggest cost savings it can from its cloud computing strategy. Leading IT infrastructure analyst Accenture claims that ministers need to convince Whitehall that IT is a commodity and not simply a custom-built service. Placeholder0According to the research expert, government departments will have to work together closely if the overarching goals of the G-Clo ... read more
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