UK central government departments are urged to better align their cloud computing needs to negotiate improved deals with large providers such as AWS. During a session of the Public Accounts Committee, Andrew Forzani of the Cabinet Office emphasized that collaboration is essential for leveraging government purchasing power. The recent contract awarded to AWS raised concerns regarding its steep increase in costs and questioned the Home Office's understanding of its cloud needs. The establishment of a Digital Commercial Centre of Excellence aims to address these issues and enhance government procurement strategies.
The government needs to align its cloud requirements across departments to leverage purchasing power and negotiate better deals with leading providers like AWS.
The significant jump in the Home Office's AWS deal raises concerns about the value for money and whether the department truly understands its needs.
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