The requirements for critical government services are changing rapidly. Geopolitical tensions are pushing public authorities to make swift decisions about secure cloud migration.
Our world is interconnected—both physically and digitally. Everyday life assumes stability, but planning for disruptions is now done with new tools and approaches. While foresightedness is wise, it is also a national matter: maintaining operational capability more effectively is crucial for many EU countries. If yesterday’s priorities were efficiency and speed, tomorrow’s keywords are preparedness, resilience, and adaptability.
The core question: Where does critical data reside?
For digital services to function under all circumstances, the key decision is where the data powering them is located. Organisations delivering critical services must answer strategic questions such as:
- If societal conditions change, will our data remain accessible?
- Which parts of our data must be available daily, under all circumstances?
- Where is our essential data stored—on-premises, in a secure cloud, or somewhere in between?
- How do we move services seamlessly between environments?
- What additional capabilities do our cloud solutions require?
Protecting services from physical threats
We have reached a point where cloud decisions for public administration are no longer optional—they are the next stage of digital evolution. Secure cloud strategies must be chosen quickly and deliberately, with decisions that withstand pressure and unpredictable changes. In short, critical data and services must be safeguarded against kinetic threats.
Scalable solutions for every readiness level
What does an ideal secure cloud solution look like for government agencies? It must scale across different states of readiness and anticipate worst-case scenarios. With robust secure clouds, authorities can control and decide how to use data in any situation.
Ukraine offers a clear example: shortly after Russia’s invasion, the country successfully moved critical data to secure cloud environments—a prerequisite for maintaining operations despite intense conflict.
The urgency of cloud migration can feel daunting, especially amid political debate about trust and geography of cloud providers. Yet time is uncertain, too, and decisions about cloud transitions must be rushed forward.
The question is no longer whether essential data should be in the cloud, but which data belongs there under which conditions.
How to move swiftly towards secure cloud migration
- Think beyond either–or choices. Strength lies in planning, implementing, and practising scalability and flexibility proactively.
- Build readiness through architecture. Design for data transfer in advance and ensure chosen cloud solutions support these capabilities.
- Resilience depends on smart distribution. Data and its management must be decentralised intelligently and predictively.
In the rapidly evolving field of critical operations and security services, the requirements for digital solutions are significantly higher than usual.
With extensive experience as a trusted public sector partner and independent technology expert, Gofore offers a secure foundation for the step-by-step adoption and use of cloud solutions.
