Overhauling Government IT

Government organizations face the same data security threats as the corporate world, and many appear to have done just as poorly in protecting personal information as businesses have. This has raised the ire of the IT community as well as the government itself:

“In a report released last Friday, the Government Reform Committee slapped the feds with a pathetic D+ for its appalling track-record in adequately protecting U.S. citizens’ personal data since 2003. All 19 federal departments have suffered at least one data breach since 2003, according to the committee’s report…” (InfoWorld, 10/06)

For a number of government agencies, PC Blades present the best option for hardening security and putting an end to these data security breeches. With PC Blades, civilian contractors can keep data off desktops and laptops, greatly restricting access to vital information. IT staffs can further increase security by preventing downloads to mass storage devices such as USB flash drives without resorting to goofy fixes like Super Glue.

Command and control centers can implement the same heightened security measures, while providing their analysts with a quieter, more comfortable working environment. And PC Blades’ quick setup and ease of deployment make them an excellent choice for military field units.

Government agencies around the world face similar concerns over data security as their American counterparts. In order to adjust to new IT demands, many have already adopted PC Blade solutions:

“A Welsh police force has solved the problem of over-heating desktop computers by rolling out PC blades. … [Aled Williams, Dyfed Powys Police’s IT services manager] said since rolling out the system in the force’s new expanded contact centre there have been no PC failures. ‘I am confident we will make the business case targets for reduced PC support costs,’ he said.” (Computer Weekly)

Government agencies must find cost-effective ways to protect the public’s information. PC Blades continue to demonstrate their efficiency and flexibility with mobile military units, multi-branch government organizations, military bases, hospitals, and police departments. Government IT needs an overhaul, and the increased security, increased uptime, and reduced management costs that PC Blades provide can lead the way.