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This guidance outlines how to create and implement a cloud strategy, and when to consider a single, hybrid or multi-cloud solution.
Deciding what you need from a hosting supplier and how to choose a supplier that meets that need.
This guide outlines how departments should evaluate a hosting business case, particularly before beginning the spend control process.
This guidance outlines how to make informed choices about your organisation’s reliance on cloud technologies.
Information about what to do if you need to end your hosting arrangements for any reason.
A checklist of things to consider before you can offer support to someone from Ukraine.
How the Crown Hosting Data Centres framework provides physical datacentre space for public sector organisations.
How to apply to sell cloud hosting, software and support to public sector buyers.
The government introduced a ‘Cloud First’ policy in 2013 for all technology decisions.
What your options are if you want to continue to live with your host, or if you need to move on to a new host.
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