How does the way go into the cloud for the public sector?

Digitization presents public administration with new challenges – and at the same time offers enormous opportunities. A crucial building block in this way is the use of cloud technologies. But why does the public sector have to deal with the cloud now? What opportunities and challenges arise? And how can Conet support?

Table of contents

1. Why does the public sector have to do with the cloud now deal with?
2. Opportunities and challenges for the public sector on the way to the cloud
3. How can Conet strategically accompany the public sector on the way to the cloud?
Conclusion

1. Why does the public sector have to do with the cloud now deal with?

Public administration is under enormous modernization. More and more citizens are expecting digital services that are quick, safe and user -friendly. Cloud technologies offer the basis to meet these requirements. The possibility of scaling IT resources flexibly and needs-based and developing modern specialist applications allows authorities, to work more efficiently and to react better to changing requirements. At the same time, the costs and deployment times can be reduced by pay-per-us models, since expensive and accumulating investments are eliminated in their own hardware-in particular, the cloud providers ensure technical operation.

Another aspect is the increasing digitization of the administration. E-government initiatives aim to create citizenship and interactive platforms that could hardly be implemented without powerful Saas cloud services. In addition, many on-premises solutions related to the office software package Office gradually lose their support in the coming years, especially at Microsoft. This may require the use of services of the cloud-based Microsoft-365 portfolio. This development then forced the public sector to switch to the cloud-based product range, To minimize security risks and to ensure current software standards. Here, the federal government provides an alternative approach through the BMI by founding the center for digital sovereignty (Zendis) in 2022, which is supposed to control the development of the open source package “OpendeK” as a source-open and sovereign alternative.

When correct use, cloud solutions offer key advantages in terms of information security and compliance. Many cloud providers use the highest-developed security standards that make it easier for authorities To comply with IDG requirements with a reduced own effort:

This also includes topics such as data localization and encryption that are decisive for sensitive administrative data.

2. Opportunities and challenges for the public sector on the way to the cloud

Migration to the cloud is a strategic step that both Big potential harbors as well as some challenges.

On the chance side, the cloud provides access to innovative technologies such as cross -agency communication and collaboration, artificial intelligence and big data. These technologies can make processes in the administration more efficient and Create new opportunities for interaction with the citizens. Agility also benefits: With the cloud, authorities can react more quickly to new challenges and test and provide innovative solutions. The course for this is already set in public administration. The large-scale project “IT consolidation BUND” with its two main projects “Operating consolidation BUND (BKB)” and “Service Consolidation BUND (DKB)” aims to merge cross-authorization and the standardization and standardization of software applications by providing central solutions.

With their plans, the three major cloud providers show that they have already recognized the special requirements from the public sector: Amazon with the AWS European Soverägn Cloud, SAP and Microsoft with Delos Cloud GmbH and Google with the Google Sovergägn Cloud. Furthermore, the federal government has commissioned the German Ionos to set up cloud infrastructure in federal data centers. Although these solutions are not yet available, these solutions are not yet available, but it is essential to themselves to deal with the current and perspective possibilities now.

On the other hand, challenges such as the guarantee of data security and data protection must be mastered. Particularly sensitive or excellent data must be protected so that no compromises are made in safety. Legal framework also plays a crucial role. Compliance with national and European guidelines requires a precise examination of the cloud solutions used. Technically speaking, the integration of existing systems into the cloud is a complex process that requires careful planning and expertise.

Due to the extensive requirements of the public sector, the chances can only predominate if you carefully prepare your way into the cloud. With a clear strategy and the right support the public sector can optimally use the advantages of the cloud and take the way into a digital future.

3. How can Conet strategically accompany the public sector on the way to the cloud?

Conet is a long -term and experienced partner of the public sector and Support them professionally with expertise and services on their way to the cloud – from the first strategy consultation to operational implementation. We support and guide you through the phases of the transition:

1. Cloud Readiness Check:

Formulating the base with the Conet “Cloud Readiness Check”-together we assess your cloud readiness-technically, organizationally, legally and procedural. We create prerequisites and identify optimization potential and risks to create a well-founded basis for your cloud migration strategy.

2. Migration:

We plan, control and implement the task of migration for you or with you-be it a change from Microsoft Office to Microsoft 365, the modernization of a specialist application or the resettlement of virtual systems into a cloud provider (“Lift and Shift”).

3. Development:

Digitized and innovative processes are supported by the use of cloud services-the implementation of administrative processes with a high degree of automation and end-to-end processing optimizes administrative processes for the workers as well as useful citizens.

4. Operation:

After migration or implementation, we take on the safe and efficient operation of your booked cloud services-including resource and security monitoring, scaling and license management as well as cost control and user administration.

Conclusion

The way to the cloud is a strategic need for the public sector. With the right planning and a strong partner, the opportunities can be used optimally and successfully mastered the challenges. The cloud not only offers the basis for modern and efficient administration, but also for the digital future of Germany.

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