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Use the cloud first policy by evaluating cloud computing before other options.
The government introduced a ‘Cloud First’ policy in 2013 for all technology decisions.
How to apply to sell cloud hosting, software and support to public sector buyers.
These resources are for anyone who works in the public sector and wants to use cloud platforms in their organisation.
Adapt your technology operations, finance models and cost optimisation techniques to get the most out of the public cloud.
This guide outlines what to consider when putting services or data into the public cloud.
This guidance outlines how to make informed choices about your organisation’s reliance on cloud technologies.
This guidance outlines how to create and implement a cloud strategy, and when to consider a single, hybrid or multi-cloud solution.
A guide on what to look out for when signing up to a cloud storage service.
Follow this guidance if you’re a civil servant or government contractor to use cloud tools safely.
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