e-Government

To address the need for a safe and reliable network, ictQATAR is building a secure Government Network. The Government Network will allow for Qatar's government agencies to be directly linked together over a secure communications platform, allowing for improved data sharing and enhanced security for e-services.

The Government Network will standardize the connectivity between government agencies and allow them to utilize higher Bandwidths than are currently available and will also allow them to select the service levels they receive for various programs and initiatives. By providing a single connection to each government agency, the Government Network will reduce the multiple connection costs.

Key Service Objectives:

• Security: Network ensures safe data transmission. Encrypters will be put in place so that data is securely transmitted.
• Performance: In order to accommodate systems like PACS - Picture Archiving Communications Systems - generally used in the health care sector in addition to a large variety of other systems,  the Network will ensure the delivery of the performance required by applications & real-time services, voice or video, that need to be delivered across or between agencies in an efficient manner.
• Availability: The network will ensure the continuous availability of services.