Affigent & Oracle | Accelerating the Pace of Government

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In the rapidly evolving digital era, the government’s migration to the cloud stands out as a transformative step. Leveraging the lift-and-shift method, government agencies can harness the computational speed and scalability the cloud offers, paving the way for innovation. Moreover, the cloud serves as a foundation for adopting DevOps, an agile approach that promises to revolutionize government software development.

Historically, developers within government frameworks had to depend on system administrators to allocate resources, leading to potential delays and increased costs. However, the cloud paradigm shift ensures that resources are instantly available. This immediacy allows government development teams to configure development environments within minutes, a stark contrast to the traditional months-long wait.

A notable advantage of the cloud is its ability to facilitate extensive model testing. For instance, government agencies can swiftly model hurricane trajectories based on intricate weather data, a task that was previously hindered by storage constraints in conventional IT setups. Arun Simha, a digital solution architect with Akima, emphasized that the government aims to achieve results at a pace comparable to the commercial sector, with the cloud and DevOps playing pivotal roles in ensuring both agility and security.

The cloud’s versatility extends to offering Software, Platform, and Database-as-a-Service tools. These as-a-service models empower government agencies to rapidly adopt Infrastructure as a Service, thereby reducing developmental costs and eliminating time-intensive support operations.

Transitioning to DevOps requires IT leaders to address both technical and cultural challenges. While technical solutions, such as containerization, are readily available, fostering a cultural shift towards DevOps demands stakeholder buy-in and clear communication of its benefits.

Effective governance is paramount as government agencies delve deeper into cloud computing. The rapid pace of cloud technologies necessitates robust governance mechanisms to ensure data integrity and alignment with the agency’s mission. Simha highlighted the importance of automation in governance, especially given the vast scale of data manipulation in cloud computing.

In conclusion, as government agencies ascend the cloud mountain, it’s crucial to reflect on lessons learned, regroup, and share knowledge. The cloud and DevOps not only represent technological shifts but also signify a broader transformation in how the government approaches IT challenges and opportunities. Explore how agencies can leverage cloud to speed development and drive innovation.

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