1. 1 Cloud Computing and the Australian Government Glenn Archer First Assistant Secretary Australian Government Information Management Office May 2011

2. Overview 2  Cloud Computing Strategy  Drivers  Considerations  Progress  Looking Ahead

3. 3 Cloud Computing Strategy Released in April 2011 – “agencies may choose cloud-based services where they demonstrate value for money and adequate security” Developed with agency and industry input Both tactical and strategic, based on principles and risk-based approach A phased approach to use cloud offerings as they mature, noting that cloud services are still evolving

4. 4 Current View

5. 5 Progress Three stream approach to deliverables o i) preparing to adopt cloud o ii) public cloud adoption as offerings mature o iii) WofG approach integrated with the Data Centre Strategy Established the Cloud Information Community (CLIC) AIIA Cloud Task Force engagement Developing guidance to agencies Agencies are already using cloud

6. 6 Drivers Cost savings and financial agility Responsiveness – reduced implementation times Improved availability/reliability Functionality – Cloud offers features we couldn’t build ourselves

7. 7 Considerations Privacy Security Local market maturity Legacy environments Business continuity Bandwidth / Latency Standards Data centre strategy

8. 8 Examples Private cloud implementation Cloud Services Data storage in the cloud Hybrid Cloud

9. 9 Looking Ahead Agencies will continue investigating opportunities and implementing cloud solutions where appropriate As the cloud matures, our approach will become more strategic Improved access to broadband (e.g. NBN) will drive growth and innovation The maturity of standards will be a catalyst for growth The privacy and security of information will still be a key government concern

10. 10 Cloud Computing Questions