- Iran’s organization of information technology is looking for new cloud computors suppliers
- The tenderers will be assessed, classified and then charged for the adequacy
- Other regions also modernize technological batteries
The Iranian government apparently seeks cloud computing suppliers because it is on the occasion to rebuild its technological battery.
The nation has announced its intention to assess, classify and classify cloud suppliers to determine what would be the best costume to host key government services, with plans to form a panel of at least three qualified cloud operators deemed appropriate for purposes.
The organization of information technology from Iran (ITOI) is now defined to assess potential cloud suppliers on the basis of three different standards – ISO 27017 (Cloud Security Controls), ISO 27018 (Protection of personally identifiable information) and NIST SP 900-145, which relates to the American definition of Cloud Computing.
Iran is welcoming offers for its next major cloud supplier
The adoption by Iran of NIST standards could be surprising given the country’s current tensions with the United States, but its recognition of these deemed standards is good news for the security of citizens’ data.
Itoi now invites suppliers offering IAAS, PAAs or SaaS, as well as private, public, hybrid or community cloud models.
Services such as security, surveillance, support and migration of the Cloud are also welcomed as part of the new program, candidates selected to receive a Cloud service rating certificate, ultimately leading them to be listed as authorized suppliers who may have a chance of the main contracts of the Iranian government.
However, the process may not be so simple for Iran – many countries have made business with Iran or have imposed major restrictions.
Nevertheless, Iran’s efforts to modernize its technological battery reflect a continuous trend around the world, many other regions that seek to diversify. European countries are starting to seek local or open source alternatives to Microsoft, while the US government continues to advance a regime designed to save considerable cash contracts via centralized and mass purchases.
Via The register
