cloud technology

Cloud provides opportunities for governments to accelerate outcomes with digital products and data-enabled solutions.

The COVID-19 pandemic presented a learning moment for the global education system like no other. Now, as we return to something akin to a pre-pandemic world, we need to ask what lessons have we really learned? Earlier this year, The Mandarin brought a group of teachers, CEOs, consultants and senior administrators together for a forum […]

Around the world, organisations across all industries are saying goodbye to slow, unsustainable, paper-based business processes and replacing them with fast, simple and environmentally-friendly processes. Here in Australia, government is starting to embrace the benefits of digitalisation, too. In fact, by July 1, 2022, all NSW State Government agencies must use digital signatures for all […]

Even before COVID-19 reached Australian shores, the effectiveness of systems supporting the delivery and management of healthcare services was limited by its disconnectedness. Systems facilitating the delivery of patient services, procurement of medicines and medical equipment, and management of staff and finances were siloed, creating workflows difficult to navigate for both staff and patients. “The […]

Whether modernising data protection, shifting to digital business models, or enabling employees to work remotely, IT leaders are turning to the cloud for increased agility, reduced costs, and improved time to value. Migrating to the cloud can be transformative, but it is not without risk – cost overrun, operational disruption, and delicate timelines can easily […]

Around the world public sector agencies are adopting digital transformation to build better services for people and communities. Digital transformation has already improved the service quality of commercial organisations, raising people’s expectations and putting pressure on government agencies to provide similar service experiences. Transformation can bring new benefits to individuals or entire communities, enabling data-driven […]

Despite a period of early hesitation, there’s now widespread recognition from government agencies – federal, state and local – that cloud services are essential for a digital economy. Although a review of the Australian public service last year found we are lagging behind comparable governments, the experiences of the last 18 months have compounded the […]