Cloud computing is the dynamic provisioning of IT capabilities from a third party via a network—the ability to source, scale and deliver capacity unbound by physical location or labor. While the technology has taken root in the private sector, government organizations are still exploring the possibilities.
The cloud can bring governments unprecedented flexibility and control in an IT environment tightly aligned with business and mission objectives—reducing costs and modernizing service delivery at speed to build the foundation for public service for the future.
In terms of cost reduction, this computing model offers a flexible pay-as-you-go, variable pricing model that is ideal for governments facing debts and resource shortages. On the other hand, governments that are more focused on business as usual and meeting mission requirements can speed the development of modern services with the cloud.
The model provides infinite computing capacity that can scale as demand changes all while providing for privacy, compliance and security needs. The technology is also well positioned to drive intra- and inter-agency integration to support new forms of collaboration. As governments learn more about how to make the cloud work for them, they are likely to discover that the sky’s the limit on the possibilities. The key will be to select an integrator with a big-picture business view that can help agencies sort through the choices, make the transition and reap the benefits over the long term.
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