Abstract
Cloud computing can be a cheaper, faster, and greener alternative to an On-premises solution. Without any infrastructure investments, you can get Powerful software and massive computing resources quicklywith lower Up-front costs and fewer management headaches down the road. Cloud-based solutions when evaluating options for new IT deployments whenever a secure, reliable, cost-effective cloud option exists. Shifting your agency into the cloud can be a big decision, with many Considerations. This guide is the first in a series designed to help you Get started. The most important is the right choice software as a service as a service, infrastructure as a service, and platform as a service or hybrid cloud. While addressing administration goals of scalable, interactive citizen Portals. The cloud can also help your agency increase collaboration across Organizations, deliver volumes of data to citizens in useful ways, and reduce IT costs while helping your agency focus on mission-critical tasks. Plus, the Cloud can help you maintain operational efficiency during times of crisis.