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Capitalizing on government's cloud momentum

How to accelerate mission-critical outcomes in the Canadian public sector

Many government organizations in Canada are struggling to accelerate their cloud programs and reach their full potential. Why is the cloud important to governments? How can they capitalize on their progress and overcome the challenges that remain?

What is the cloud?

Imagine all the hardware and software stored on your physical devices or your organization’s network was provided as a service and accessed over the internet.

That’s the cloud.

The cloud allows users to access a shared pool of computing resources in a completely seamless way. It’s the gateway to a new way of working, allowing organizations to be more agile, access modern tools, and deliver better services.

Our key insights

  • The cloud is an enabler for governments in Canada. It’s the key to unlocking value-creation and modern services.
  • So what’s the problem? Despite the recognition of the value of cloud technology in government, the rate of adoption across Canada is lagging.
  • It’s time to break down those barriers. Bold leadership can facilitate an end-to-end transformation that transcends complex challenges.
  • We’ve uncovered 10 ways governments can accelerate cloud adoption and be more strategic about their technology migration.
  • How did we get there? Through in-depth interviews and workshops with government leaders and experts from Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, Salesforce, and DXC Technology

The case for the cloud in government

Got a minute? Watch Jaimie Boyd, Deloitte’s National Digital Government leader, as she explains why the cloud is a powerful catalyst for modern government services. And up next: Christine Cederberg, Deloitte’s Cloud & Infrastructure Lead for the Government of Canada, explains how cloud accelerates the innovation process for easy, simple, modern services.

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