HMRC Centralise Data Storage Via The G-Cloud Framework

London – Skyscape Cloud Services Limited, the straightforward to adopt, easy to exploit and simple to depart Assured Cloud Services Company, recently announced that it had signed a freelance with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for centralised data storage via the G-Cloud framework.

HMRC is the primary Government department to sign a freelance for the delivery of G-Cloud Services over the general public Services Network (PSN). Moving to cloud storage will provide lower-cost, safer and greener data storage for HMRC. It would also enable the dept to go forward with its deployment of the federal government End User Device Strategy, designed to extend the efficiency of the general public sector and improve front-line services.

The contract was awarded via the united kingdom Government G-Cloud framework, which enables the rapid sourcing and deployment of secure, low-cost utility services to the united kingdom public sector. It truly is the 1st major service contract to be awarded via the G-Cloud by an organisation as large as HMRC.

For HMRC the change will mean moving data currently stored in local offices to cloud storage between Autumn 2012 and early Spring 2013. It will be the primary deployment of G-Cloud services over the general public Service Network, established to enhance Government communication links and cut costs.

Phil Dawson, said “Centralising storage into the cloud will bring immediate and long run cost savings to HMRC. It could also let them achieve greater business agility by having data in a central location. This contract win, combined with last week’s announcement about Skyscape’s win with Government Digital Services, further demonstrates government’s commitment to compelling throughout the aims of the federal government ICT Strategy, the underpinning G-Cloud strategy, and in addition the Procurement Pledge which supports increased engagement with SMEs”.

More information regarding the G-Cloud Programme are located at http://gcloud.civilservice.gov.uk/

SOURCE: Skyscape Cloud Services Limited