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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.
Use the cloud first policy by evaluating cloud computing before other options.
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.
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.
How the Crown Hosting Data Centres framework provides physical datacentre space for public sector organisations.
Deciding what you need from a hosting supplier and how to choose a supplier that meets that need.
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