Table of Contents
Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................... 5
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 7
1.1 Why is an Australian Government Cloud Computing Strategy required? .......................... 7
1.2 Objective .............................................................................................................................. 9
1.3 Audience .............................................................................................................................. 9
2. What is Cloud Computing? ...................................................................................................... 10
2.1 Types of Cloud Computing................................................................................................. 12
2.2 Cloud Service Capability .................................................................................................... 13
3. Potential Risks and Issues of Cloud Computing ...................................................................... 14
4. Potential Business Benefits of Cloud Computing for Australian Government Agencies ........ 17
5. Potential Opportunities of Cloud Computing for Australian Government Agencies .............. 19
6. Australian Government Cloud Computing Policy ................................................................... 21
6.1 Policy Statement ................................................................................................................ 21
6.2 Vision ................................................................................................................................. 21
6.3 Key Drivers for Adoption