The Forecast: High Chance of Cloud Storage/Explore Cloud Benefits
The vast, online storage space known as the cloud is the destination for many OIT tech debt projects. Upgrading legacy systems with cloud technology offers more than just a transition; it unlocks a host of additional benefits.
To many, the cloud is storage for files and vacation photos—accessible from anywhere with internet. For a business, the cloud is the organization’s digital headquarters, containing everything needed to conduct operations. For both home and business, the cloud must be accessible, available and secure.
At OIT, we recognize that housing digital assets in a data center can be costly and increase risk, so moving applications to the cloud is an important piece of remediating tech debt.
Earlier this year, we made the move out of the eFORT Data Center, and as part of the relocation of services and applications, approximately 9% of resources were moved to the cloud.
This move shows the power of leveraging cloud technology to support shared agency and OIT goals.
Save Agencies Money
Cloud solutions can significantly lower expenses compared to data centers.
Protect Customer Data
Enhanced security measures in the cloud can help reduce risks.
Adapt To Growth Sustainably
The cloud optimizes servers, using more energy-efficient hardware and employing advanced cooling techniques.
In addition to relocating data, OIT employs other strategies to maximize cloud benefits, such as rehosting or retiring data. This approach allows us to be responsible stewards of taxpayer money while building the foundation for the digital government of tomorrow.