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 Cloud Computing
Oracle Cloud Services:
New Possibilities for Government
AModern Cloud Options Empower Agency Missions
gencies at every due to concerns with security
level of government implementation or purchasing, many are awakening to others are moving headlong toward the promise of this rapidly evolving model.
cloud computing. For example, federal agencies
While “the cloud” has been spent more than $2 billion on
around for nearly a decade, the opportunity to deliver services on par with the most sophisticated commercial experiences, paired with requirements to streamline processes and promote new levels of citizen engagement, are pressing public sector leaders to move fast.
Moving applications and services to the cloud can help agencies achieve their needs. But what kind of cloud? How do they get there? While some organizations are moving cautiously
cloud services last year alone.
And NASCIO’s State CIO Top Ten ranks cloud services as the second most important priority for state governments, just below security.
While on-premises software, platforms and infrastructure remain valuable, cloud-based solutions help agencies innovate in ways that can truly transform their interactions with citizens and employees alike. Why? Cloud solutions are less expensive, more scalable, and
COMPLETE DATACENTER IN THE CLOUD Oracle offers
a comprehensive and fully integrated
stack of cloud applications and
PaaS platform services designed to meet
the unique security and compliance needs of federal, state and local government organizations.
promote faster implementation of new services.
Innovation is one of the most important benefits of moving applica- tions, processes and infrastructure to the cloud. Instead of devoting most of their time maintaining existing systems, IT staff can focus on deliver- ing their agency’s mission.
There are numerous reasons
for adopting the cloud model, but it’s not always the right choice for every situation. For most agencies, the best option is choosing which applications, services and processes are the most cloud-worthy. And choice is critical. Oracle’s approach to a complete cloud offers public cloud, private cloud and traditional on-premises technologies that allow organizations to pick when, where and how they go to the cloud while maintaining the interoperability
of platform and infrastructure components.
Enhanced Citizen Services
Citizens today want to be able
to access information, apply for permits, pay fees, report issues and have interactive conversations with government agencies—at any time, on any device. A 2016 Forrester report found federal agencies
didn’t measure up to private sector industries. Few agencies, the report noted, have the type of intuitive, integrated citizen-focused service framework they need.
But there are success stories. Government leaders know improving
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