The GOV.UK digital government platform has achieved a significant milestone by modernizing its infrastructure, marking the most extensive upgrade since its launch. Prompted by the end-of-life deadline for the platform’s system software, the decision to modernize led to enhanced security, scalability, and cost savings. Adopting a container-based approach has provided unparalleled scalability, reduced maintenance, and increased readiness to handle surges in website traffic.
The modernization effort has resulted in swift scalability, reduced operational costs, streamlined security patching, and improved agility. Looking ahead, the team is focused on eliminating residual components running on the old infrastructure to fully realize the benefits of the modernized platform. As GOV.UK embraces its modernized infrastructure, it is poised to set new benchmarks in government digital services.
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