In Singapore’s public sector, the prevalent adoption of multiple clouds, notably through initiatives like the Government on Commercial Cloud, signals a significant push toward modernising digital infrastructure. This reflects the sector’s commitment to embracing evolving technologies and staying aligned with digital advancements. 

By embracing diverse cloud solutions, the public sector in Singapore not only improves operational efficiency but also demonstrates a commitment to leading in transformation, fostering innovation and ensuring resilient governance. 

Singapore’s embrace of a multi-cloud approach demonstrates a recognition of the pivotal role of technological agility, ensuring robust digital systems and positioning the nation to optimally harness emerging technologies. This proactive stance aligns with the global trend of diversifying cloud strategies to future-proof digital ecosystems in a VUCA landscape. 

However, despite this progressive momentum, several issues have surfaced due to critical architectural choices and decisions made initially in its cloud journey. One notable challenge is the presence of data silos, where information is compartmentalised and not easily accessible across the organisation. Such fragmentation impedes efficient data utilisation and collaboration, hindering the seamless flow of information crucial for informed decision-making.  

Additionally, workflow interruptions stemming from incompatible systems and integration issues that originated from the early stages of cloud adoption, pose a formidable hurdle. These disturbances impact operational efficiency, creating bottlenecks in processes within public sector entities and underscoring the importance of strategic and cohesive decision-making in the evolution of cloud infrastructure. 

Moreover, the cloud journey of many public sector organisations in Singapore faces security gaps and skill shortages. The complex nature of managing multiple cloud environments raises security concerns, demanding robust strategies to safeguard sensitive data.  

Simultaneously, the shortage of skilled professionals versed in managing diverse cloud infrastructures further compounds the challenge, emphasising the critical need for upskilling initiatives to bridge the talent gap and ensure a smooth transition towards a more resilient and secure digital future. 

Amid the nation’s encouraging, albeit disparate, progress in embracing hybrid cloud solutions, how can the Singaporean public sector maximise the efficiency of their cloud environment and investments? What strategies can be employed to guarantee a resilient cross-cloud hybrid architecture? 

Seamless Data Sharing in Hybrid Cloud 

In a hybrid cloud environment within the public sector, seamless data sharing is essential for facilitating efficient communication and collaboration across various government services and departments. Establishing robust and secure data-sharing protocols ensures that crucial information flows seamlessly between on-premises and cloud-based systems, optimising operational processes and promoting agility in public sector operations. 

Unlocking Workflow Automation 

Enhancing operational efficiency in hybrid cloud infrastructure involves automating critical workflows to reduce manual intervention and minimise errors. The integration of observability through logs and events plays a crucial role in proactively identifying issues, tracking performance metrics, and maintaining system health, forming a strategic framework that optimises performance and enhances security in hybrid cloud architectures. 

Monitoring and Control to Unify Security 

Unified security in the public sector’s hybrid cloud environment involves implementing comprehensive monitoring and control measures to effectively manage risks. By unifying security protocols, organisations can ensure a holistic approach to safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining robust control over their hybrid cloud infrastructure. 

OpenGov Asia is delighted to extend a special invitation to an exclusive Fujitsu Event, specifically designed to explore methods that can be employed to safeguard the potential of modern hybrid cloud in Singapore’s public sector. The session will focus on ensuring resilience, addressing security challenges, and enhancing efficiency in the adoption of hybrid cloud. 

This is a closed-door, invitation-only, interactive session with the public sector leaders from Singapore.