Data Center and Cloud Hosting Tenders
Guide to government cloud and data center tenders. Covers data sovereignty, SITA cloud policy, and hosting requirements.
The Move to Cloud
Government is slowly migrating from on-premise server rooms to the cloud. Tenders now frequently ask for 'Cloud Services'—usually Azure, AWS, or Huawei Cloud. However, they also need managed services to maintain these environments.
Data Sovereignty
A critical requirement is Data Sovereignty. Government data (especially citizen data) generally must remain within the borders of South Africa. You cannot purpose a hosting solution where the servers are in Europe. You must utilize local availability zones (e.g., Azure North/West).
Security Standards
Tenders will demand compliance with ISO 27001 (Information Security). For critical infrastructure, they may also require vetting by the SSA (State Security Agency).
Conclusion
The cloud opportunity is massive, but it favors providers who can offer a 'Hybrid' approach—integrating legacy on-premise systems with modern cloud infrastructure.
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Based on this article's topics, here are some current tenders that might interest you
Request for information on commercially available and/or proven technology for re-engineering of the OPC DA (Data Access) communication protocol for control systems that are impacted by the Microsoft security changes for systems using the Windows operating system and have the OPC classic architecture infrastructure based on DCOM based communication (where OEM support is no longer available as they have exited the business).
REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING PIPE SYSTEMS THROUGH TRENCHLESS TECHNOLOGY FOR A PERIOD ENDING 30 JUNE 2029
Conducting information and Communication Technology (ICT) audits on an as and when required basis for a period of thirty-six (36) months
FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO SUPPLY AND DELIVER ONCE OFF PROCUREMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) EQUIPMENT FROM SUPPLIERS LISTED ON THE SITA RFB 740 TRANSVERSAL CONTRACT- FOR THE WESTERN CAPE (COASTAL REGION) FOR DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY, FISHERIES, AND THE ENVIRONMENT (DFFE).
Provisioning of Magik and ESRI Technology Maintenance and Support for a period of two (2) years -Re-Issue
Request for Supply and Delivery of PAT Materials to appropriate workshop clothing to Technical, Comprehensive and Agricultural Schools: Lot1 - Supply, delivery and installation of Equipment and Tools for Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Technology Specialisations and Engineering Graphics and Design (EGD): Lot2 - Supply and Delivery of Practical Assessment Task (PAT) Materials to Technical, Comprehensive and Agricultural Schools: Lot3 - Supply and Delivery of Personal Protective Clothing for Teachers to Technical and Comprehensive Schools in the Free State for the period of Three Financial Years from the date of approval
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Data Center and Cloud Hosting Tenders
Guide to government cloud and data center tenders. Covers data sovereignty, SITA cloud policy, and hosting requirements.