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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 create and implement a cloud strategy, and when to consider a single, hybrid or multi-cloud solution.
Use the cloud first policy by evaluating cloud computing before other options.
This guidance outlines how to make informed choices about your organisation’s reliance on cloud technologies.
What you need to do now that the eCommerce Directive no longer applies to the UK.
How the Crown Hosting Data Centres framework provides physical datacentre space for public sector organisations.
Find out how to work out VAT on supplies of staff including supplies made by staff bureaux.
Service providers or government departments installing networking technologies in government shared buildings, known as hub buildings.
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.
How to use the Digital Marketplace to find cloud technology and specialist services for digital projects.
Configure email services securely using encryption and anti-spoofing.
Adapt your technology operations, finance models and cost optimisation techniques to get the most out of the public cloud.
This guidance contains sources of support available to sponsors.
How guests can find rematches, and the how councils can support them. Includes how sponsors can continue to host.
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.
Find out if you’re a trust or company service provider who needs to register for supervision with HMRC under the money laundering regulations.
How to live with your sponsor, what to expect from them and what to do if things don't work out.
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