The Government is aiming to boost the hire of information and technology services in state agencies. — Photo thongtincongnghe.com

HA NOI (Biz Hub) — The Government is aiming to boost the hire of information and technology services in state agencies, according to a resolution released on October 7.

Accordingly, state agencies can choose between full or partial service packages related to hardware, software, transmission lines and solutions to provide online public service.

The government also will allow ministers, deputy ministers, governmental agencies and the People's Committee chairperson to assign contracts and choose short-term hiring prices (under 12 months) if there are not enough conditions to determine a fixed price.

The Vietnam National Committee on Information Technology adopted the hire of information and technology services in state agencies last year.

The Prime Minister also signed a decision to initiate contracts for information and technology services in state agencies, which took effect in February.

According to the decision, state agencies, which outsource information and technology services, must have requirements for service providers related to professional capacity, finance, technical and technological conditions, experience, and information safety and security.

The outsourcing can help State-run agencies and companies remove the need for large investments in high-tech facilities by spending on their specific needs. — VNS