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GSi Shared Applications Managed Services (SAMS)

By OGCbuying.solutions

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The GSi Shared Applications Managed Service (SAMS) delivers a comprehensive set of hosting services for the development, hosting and support of applications. Our aim is to enable cross-government working and process improvement as well as knowledge sharing.

The service provides the ability to quickly create, deliver and host applications in a secure environment along with the cost benefits and economies of scale of a shared service The SAMS service exploits GSi common infrastructure and connectivity to secure government communities including all GSi connected organisations, CJX, PNN, TESTA, European Council of Ministers and Government Connect,making the service ideal for applications supporting collaborative working.

Through the GSi, you can get application-level support for your own bespoke or third-party applications or choose GSi SAMS to develop new applications. The service can also manage hand-off of application support to third-party support providers, as required.

Key Benefits For GSi Customers include:

  • Rapid procurement through the already competed framework
  • Support for the full application life-cycle
  • The cost benefits and economies of scale of a shared service
  • Access to a broad range of development skills and resources
  • Choice of shared or dedicated hardware which can be fully maintained and monitored
  • Support for “Restricted” as well as Internet-facing applications for collaboration with non-GSi connected organisations
  • Accredited hosting and support services
  • Lower connectivity costs to multiple departments or dispersed users
  • Dedicated service desk - a single point of contact for all SAMS and KN faults
  • Guaranteed service levels from the pre-negotiated SLA
  • Tariff of professional services available through the lifetime of your application

For further information please phone 0845 410 2222 and ask for the GSi team, or email us at gsi@ogcbs.gsi.gov.uk.

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