The Government Online Centre (GOC), a pivotal department under the Ministry of Information Technology, Communication, and Innovation (https://mitci.govmu.org), stands as a cornerstone of the Government's digital infrastructure. Since its inception in May 2005, the GOC has evolved into a state-of-the-art centralized data centre, dedicated to delivering essential government services to citizens, businesses, government officials, and overseas non-citizens.
From its modest beginnings with just five server racks, the GOC has expanded exponentially, now boasting an impressive 80-rack capacity for servers and equipment. The GOC is one of the few data centres on the island with a robust infrastructure with wide range of network complexities serving its stakeholders on a 24/7 basis.
The GOC is steadfast in its mission to elevate digital accessibility, thereby enhancing service delivery. Committed to optimizing costs associated with Government IT Infrastructure, its priority is to ensure stringent security and privacy measures while championing the digital transformation of government services and fostering transparency, while upholding accountability
In its quest to solidify its position as a reference in Government Data Centres for the African Region, the GOC ensures strict adherence to International Data Centre Standards. Additionally, the GOC's dedicated team of professionals consistently innovates by spearheading centrally hosted e-Government projects. Notable projects include the Government Portal (https://govmu.org), the Government Email Infrastructure, and the Government Cloud Infrastructure which provides Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) as well as Platform as a Service (PaaS).
The GOC as a service provider also provides the following key facilities:-
Internet access through the Government Intranet System (GINS)
The Government Intranet Network Systems (GINS) is connected through the GOC to provide connectivity services towards different Government sites around the island.
Web publishing and hosting facilities for Ministries / Departments and Parastatal Bodies
The Government of Mauritius on the Internet now contains the web site of all Ministries, and departments, including some parastatal bodies. Ministries and department web sites are regularly maintained and re-engineered when needed with the help of the webmasters of the Central Information Systems Division (https://cisd.govmu.org)
Hosting of common and back-office applications
Through the g-Cloud infrastructure, the hosting of eGovernment applications are deployed on a more efficient and secure manner. The g-Cloud infrastructure enables IaaS and PaaS capabilities which imply rapid deployment of services towards its stakeholders.
Hosting of e-Services applications
One of the flagship of the GOC is the development of front end interactive and transactional eServices that enable the different stakeholders to interact as well as transact with the Government.
Server Hosting facilities (Co-location)
As a data centre, one of the core functions of the GOC is to enable the hosting of servers within its premises.
For any other information regarding the GOC and its services, please send an email on contact@goc.govmu.org
