Open source technology and developments allow governments of all sizes to launch applications that can immediately provide business returns, communicate with one another and find tailored, innovative solutions.
Automation speeds up service delivery while reducing human error, helping governments protect sensitive information while completing their missions.
There are a few perceived challenges that agencies face related to DevOps, most notably around culture, but with the right approaches and leadership buy-in, these challenges can be overcome.
Adam Clater, Chief Architect for Public Sector at Red Hat, stressed that taking advantage of the cloud must extend beyond the basics in government.
It’s clear that government can’t wait any longer before moving IT to a DevOps approach.
Onions have multiple layers and can make people cry. IT modernization is similar as it unfolds in stages and can cause tears if handled recklessly.
State and local governments can now accelerate their innovation and learning by aligning their cybersecurity approaches more closely with their federal counterparts.
Automation tools make it easier for cybersecurity professionals to enforce security best practices and meet internal and external security mandates.
Agencies need the ability to provision cloud services quickly and manage those services with transparency and ease across multiple clouds.
The prospect of modernizing a large portfolio of traditional government applications to run in the cloud is daunting. Where to start?