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Follow this guidance if you’re a civil servant or government contractor to use cloud tools safely.
Suppliers of science and technology research can sign up to R-Cloud to access opportunities from across the Ministry of Defence (MOD).
The government introduced a ‘Cloud First’ policy in 2013 for all technology decisions.
Use the cloud first policy by evaluating cloud computing before other options.
A guide on what to look out for when signing up to a cloud storage service.
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.
Guidance for suppliers of science and technology research who sign up to R-Cloud and R-Cloud+ to access opportunities from across the Ministry of Defence (MOD).
How to apply to sell cloud hosting, software and support to public sector buyers.
How to buy cloud services on the Digital Marketplace.
This guidance outlines how to make informed choices about your organisation’s reliance on cloud technologies.
Templates and legal documents to help you buy and supply G-Cloud services.
This guidance outlines how to create and implement a cloud strategy, and when to consider a single, hybrid or multi-cloud solution.
Applications to join the G-Cloud 14 are now open
CloudStore suppliers who want security accreditation must answer these questions.
The CMA is carrying out a market investigation in respect of the supply of mobile browsers and browser engines, and the distribution of cloud gaming services through app stores on mobile devices in the UK.
Guidance on migrating to and using cloud in the public sector.
The technical cloud community is for anyone with an interest in using cloud technology in government.
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