State of Sovereign and Industry Cloud Investment by Asia/Pacific Governments, 2024

Description

This IDC Perspective examines Asia/Pacific governments' investments in sovereign and industry clouds using survey data. It covers adoption trends, investment plans, challenges, and the providers' landscape, providing insights into providers' strategies and actionable advice for government entities navigating sovereign clouds and digital sovereignty trends."Asia/Pacific government organizations are assessing sovereign clouds for data control, security, and regulatory benefits while addressing concerns about security, costs, and reliance on vendors. Successful adoption requires prioritizing investments, classifying data, and aligning trust with organizational goals. Vendors must educate thoroughly and offer practical solutions for effective sovereign cloud implementation," says Ravikant Sharma, senior research manager, IDC Government insights, IDC Asia/Pacific.

Product Code: AP51593324

Executive Snapshot

Situation Overview

The Catalysts for Sovereign Cloud Investment in Asia/Pacific Governments
Hyperscalers' Investments Are Shaping the Sovereign Cloud Landscape in Asia/Pacific
Asia/Pacific Government Sovereign Cloud Drivers and Challenges
State of Cloud Sovereignty in Government for Key Countries in Asia/Pacific
The Hyperscaler Sovereign Cloud Competitive Landscape
Sovereign Cloud Approaches by Providers in Asia/Pacific
- Amazon Web Services
  - Strengths and Weaknesses
    - Strengths
    - Weaknesses
- Google
  - Strengths and Weaknesses
    - Strengths
    - Weaknesses
- Microsoft
  - Strengths and Weaknesses
    - Strengths
    - Weaknesses
- Other Sovereign Cloud Providers
- Oracle
  - Strengths and Weaknesses
    - Strengths
    - Weaknesses
- IBM Cloud
  - Strengths and Weaknesses
    - Strengths
    - Weaknesses
- SAP
  - Strengths and Weaknesses
    - Strengths
    - Weaknesses
- VMware
  - Strengths and Weaknesses
    - Strengths
    - Weaknesses
Advice for Sovereign Cloud Providers