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Approaches to Cloud Computing in the Public Sector: Case Studies in UK Local Government

Approaches to Cloud Computing in the Public Sector: Case Studies in UK Local Government

Jeffrey Chang, Mark Johnston
Copyright: © 2019 |Pages: 22
ISBN13: 9781522581765|ISBN10: 1522581766|EISBN13: 9781522581772
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-8176-5.ch008
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Chang, Jeffrey, and Mark Johnston. "Approaches to Cloud Computing in the Public Sector: Case Studies in UK Local Government." Cloud Security: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, edited by Information Resources Management Association, IGI Global, 2019, pp. 188-209. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-8176-5.ch008

APA

Chang, J. & Johnston, M. (2019). Approaches to Cloud Computing in the Public Sector: Case Studies in UK Local Government. In I. Management Association (Ed.), Cloud Security: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications (pp. 188-209). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-8176-5.ch008

Chicago

Chang, Jeffrey, and Mark Johnston. "Approaches to Cloud Computing in the Public Sector: Case Studies in UK Local Government." In Cloud Security: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications, edited by Information Resources Management Association, 188-209. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2019. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-8176-5.ch008

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Abstract

Cloud computing refers to a scalable network infrastructure where consumers receive IT services such as software and data storage through the Internet on a subscription basis. Potential benefits include cost savings, simpler IT and reduced energy consumption. The UK government and local authorities, like commercial organisations, are considering cloud-based services. Concerns have been raised, however, over issues such as security, access, data protection and ownership. This study attempts to investigate the likely impact of cloud computing on local government based on a conceptual framework and case studies of four London borough councils. It reveals that the concept of cloud computing is new and not clearly understood. Local authorities, who face further cuts in government funding, welcome a cloud-based IT infrastructure which may lead to considerable savings. Yet local government is conservative, so with their risk-adverse attitude local authorities are more likely to adopt a hybrid approach to implementation.

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