@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/17212, title = {Using Cloud Computing for E-Government: Challenges and Benefits}, author = {Sajjad Hashemi and Khalil Monfaredi and Mohammad Masdari}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {Cloud computing is a style of computing which is formed from the aggregation and development of technologies such as grid computing distributed computing, parallel computing and service-oriented architecture. And its aim is to provide computing, communication and storage resources in a safe environment based on service, as fast as possible, which is virtually provided via Internet platform. Considering that the provided Services in e-government are available via the Internet, thus cloud computing can be used in the implementation of e-government architecture and provide better service with the lowest economic cost using its benefits. In this paper, the Methods of using cloud computing in e-government has been studied and it's been attempted to identify the challenges and benefits of the cloud to get used in the e-government and proposals have been offered to overcome its shortcomings, encourage and partnership of governments and people to use this economical and new technology. }, journal = {International Journal of Computer and Information Engineering}, volume = {7}, number = {9}, year = {2013}, pages = {1240 - 1247}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/17212}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/81}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 81, 2013}, }