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Cloud transformation: a strategic guide for public sector IT leaders in the USA

This guide explains the priorities, barriers, and benefits of cloud transformation for your government agency.
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Cloud adoption within government agencies is rising at an unprecedented rate. By the end of 2025, global government spend on cloud solutions will have grown from $25 billion to $70 billion. The way public services operate and interact with citizens in the USA is changing, and the cloud is playing a significant role—driving innovation, ensuring resilient systems, and enhancing service delivery.
It’s never been more important for IT leaders in this space to ensure their digital transition not only aligns with strategic objectives but propels them forward.
With this in mind, our guide is the perfect primer to the expansive world of cloud technology. It covers the strategic benefits as well as the hurdles you might encounter along the way. Packed with knowledge and actionable insights, it’s designed to help you lead a successful cloud transformation, one step at a time.
In this guide, we cover:
  • An introduction to cloud service providers (CSPs)–how they support government organisations, how to choose the right one, and the case for a multi-cloud strategy.
  • The benefits of cloud adoption–including scalability, data-driven decision-making, and modernisation.
  • The cloud-related challenges government organisations face–including legal issues, slow adoption, and letting go of legacy systems.
  • The Five Pillars of Cloud Transformation–cybersecurity, data and analytics, digital transformation, talent acquisition, and optimizing cloud investments. We walk you through each pillar, explaining the role cloud plays and its significance to your agency.
  • Key metrics for measuring cloud transformation success–including security posture, data utilisations and insights, and talent acquisition and retention.
  • How to maintain momentum and drive improvements–from involving leadership to leaning on expert advice.
Want to build a government system that can adapt and thrive in the face of technological advancements? This guide is the start you need to supercharge your transformation. Our experts help global teams keep data safe, make the most of analytics tools, transform their workflows, train their people, and optimize cloud investments – and it's packed with their expertise.

Key takeaways

Cloud service providers have you in mind
With customized services for government agencies, CSPs can help you improve efficiency, security, and ensure compliance.
Cloud adoption means big wins
Including, modernized operations, enhanced services, and effective responses for your citizens. It’s scalable, cost-effective, and packed with data too.
Cloud adoption is not always easy
You’ll need to transition from entrenched systems, overcome resistance to change and siloed working, and ensure compliance with regulations.
There’s lots to consider
Use the Five Pillars of Cloud Transformation framework to address your organisation’s unique needs and opportunities.
Don’t rest on your laurels
Understand the success of your initiative and where improvements can be made with our key performance indicators.
Continuous success means prioritizing communication
Work together, communicate value, involve leadership, and ask the experts to gain greater insights.

Get ready to navigate the complexities of cloud adoption with Adaptavist.

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