FOI Request - Council Cloud Service Utilization and Adoption Challenges
Received: 23 May 2024
I am writing to make a formal request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Please may you provide me with:Cloud computing technologies have become prevalent across various sectors, including the public sector, driven by the Government Cloud First Policy. This policy emphasizes the benefits of cloud technologies, such as scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness, in modernizing government IT systems and delivering better services to citizens. The purpose of this FOI request is to understand the extent of cloud service utilization by councils and the challenges they encounter in adopting these technologies.See questions in attached document.