Why Governments Use Microsoft

A positive government and citizen relationship relies heavily on trust and respect. Governments use Microsoft to achieve this as it empowers them to protect their citizens’ data and privacy. At SkyTerra, we know cyber security is critical. 

Technology impacts the government industry in many ways. In 2018, the U.S. government had 1.2 billion records breached. Microsoft sees about 1.5 million cyber attack attempts per day. The frequency of cyber attacks is too high for a local government to handle alone, but partnering with an MSP that is constantly studying and learning from these cyber attacks will increase security and decrease the chances of a data breach.

By studying these cyber attacks, Microsoft is able to learn from them and identify changes in mannerisms. They are able to identify the origin and MO of the attacks and how they evolve, and they do this without you knowing. With a 24/7/265 effort and thousands of endpoints globally, their experience and knowledge exceeds anything a corporation could do on its own. With Microsoft, governments can learn from the best and be protected by the best.

When governments use Microsoft they are able to:

• Better protect citizens and their sensitive data and information with identity-based security. They can utilize risk-based security tools that help protect, detect
  and respond to attacks. 
• Discover important insights that help them respond to citizens’ needs. With Microsoft, governments can not only analyze data but share it in easy-to-understand formats that help identify and resolve problems. 
• Modernize legacy IT systems to reduce cost. Microsoft is a constantly evolving cloud platform that quickly updates its services to help protect against the latest threats and keeps up with the current environment. 
• Become more inclusive by making it possible to work together from anywhere. Microsoft Office apps can be used anywhere from any device, enabling governments to collaborate across departments. Microsoft also makes it easier to create accessible content for citizens with disabilities. 

Intelligent government solutions like Microsoft empower governments and agencies to achieve more. They help drive economic growth and development by equipping the workforce with necessary skills, training and initiatives. They also enable governments to adopt the highest standards of security to create trusted government services. Microsoft also makes government platforms more accessible and inclusive. Microsoft 365 plans for U.S. governments are designed to fit specific needs and U.S. security standards.  At SkyTerra Technologies we have worked with a large variety of customers on Microsoft products. With our deep knowledge of Microsoft services we are able to ensure you get the most out of your platform. Book a meeting with us to implement a seamless collaboration solution in your organization.