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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.
This guidance outlines how to create and implement a cloud strategy, and when to consider a single, hybrid or multi-cloud solution.
This guide outlines what to consider when putting services or data into the public cloud.
Adapt your technology operations, finance models and cost optimisation techniques to get the most out of the public cloud.
How to choose data tools and infrastructure that are flexible, scalable, sustainable and secure.
This guide outlines how departments should evaluate a hosting business case, particularly before beginning the spend control process.
How to apply to sell cloud hosting, software and support to public sector buyers.
Guidance for organisations when making decisions about the design and operation of enterprise IT services which handle OFFICIAL information.
Suppliers of science and technology research can sign up to R-Cloud to access opportunities from across the Ministry of Defence (MOD).
Find out what standards your school or college should meet when using or moving to cloud solutions, including managing access, availability, data protection and backup.
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