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Infrastructure

Published on July 14, 2021

Last update on May 20, 2024

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Managed Desktop

As part of the Build to Share programme, the managed desktop service delivers the standard range of core ICT desktop services. These services are used by government departments and organisations across the Civil and Public Service.

This services under the Build to Share Managed Desktop include:

  • PCs
  • laptops
  • hybrid/tablet devices
  • office productivity suite
  • email
  • internet access
  • local network
  • telephone
  • service desk support
  • hosting infrastructure
  • cyber security services
  • the Build to Share managed desktop service also includes on-net and guest Wi-Fi

OGCIO is responsible for supporting the technology needs of about 25% of civil servants (May 2024).

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Government Cloud

As part of the Build to Share programme, the Government Cloud is a private cloud system that:

  • drives efficiency
  • reduces costs
  • improves security
  • supports integration

The Government Cloud means that smaller departments and offices will not have to support their own hardware.

It also maximises the value of the hardware through sharing and reuse. This sharing of infrastructure is an important part of the State Data Centre project.

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Government Networks

As part of the Build to Share programme, Government Networks offers cost-effective and reliable network services for:

  • voice
  • video
  • Wi-Fi
  • data

These services are delivered to all connected agencies including:

  • all Government Departments and bodies under their aegis
  • the Houses of the Oireachtas
  • Local Authorities
  • education bodies
  • the HSE

It is a vital service used by agencies across the public service and it continues to evolve.

It supported the switch from office-based working to remote working in 2020. Security improvements were put in place to support this switch.

Government Networks is a nationwide service. It will continue to place a focus on:

  • delivering fibre to rural locations
  • combining connections in areas where many public service bodies are located

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National Low Latency Platform

The National Low Latency Platform is funded by the Recovery and Resilience Facility and is Project 2.5. “Using 5g Technologies to Drive a Greener More Innovative Ireland.”

The objective

To ensure that public administrations maximise the benefit from 5G technologies.

The investment consists in the building of a low latency platform with a high speed backbone using edge compute nodes to enable a faster response. A variety of public services shall be subsequently developed, tested and deployed using the platform, notably for Public Protection and Disaster Relief (PPDR) and test before invest for SMEs and start-ups.

First Target

By the fourth quarter of 2023, at least 18 compute nodes shall have been purchased following procurement exercises.

Second Target

By the fourth quarter of 2024, at least 18 compute nodes shall have been installed and deployed on the platform.

Milestone

The testing of the Public Protection and Disaster Relief service and the roaming from it onto a commercial carriers 5G network shall have been implemented and executed. The tests shall have been signed off by the IT staff and Practitioners from the Public Protection and Disaster Relief Agencies.