Government Network Initiative
To address the need for a safe and reliable network, ictQATAR announced the creation a secure Government Network, on May 25th, 2009. The Government Network initiative, being implemented by ictQATAR's i-Gov program, 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. A general Government Network catalogue of services is being developed for agencies to review and determine their requirements.

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 accomodate systems like PACS - Picture Archiving Communications Systems- generally used in the healthcare 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.

Sectors to Benefit from the Network
Health and education sectors. Information between hospitals and from doctor to doctor will be sent much faster through the network, allowing for critical time to be saved when treating patients, while maintaining patient confidentiality. Schools will also be better connected to each other and to parents through the Network. Additionally, many of the e-government services currently available through Hukoomi and other government websites will be hosted on a common network infrastructure, allowing for a more responsive and cohesive online government. All e-services will be delivered in accordance with ictQATAR's Government ICT Standards.

Watch the Video: Government Network Manager Highlights Government Network Objectives