Imagine a government agency that doesn’t just respond to problems; it anticipates and prevents them. One that delivers support before a crisis unfolds, understands community needs in real time, and provides seamless, personalised services without the usual delays or bureaucracy.
This level of responsiveness and agility is no longer out of reach. Thanks to modern cloud platforms like Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), combined with advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive analytics, public sector agencies in Australia and New Zealand now have the tools to fundamentally reshape how they operate.
Governments are under growing pressure to deliver more with less, faster, smarter, and more transparently. From healthcare and social services to infrastructure and emergency response, citizens expect digital experiences that match what they get from the private sector. However, legacy systems, fragmented data, and inflexible infrastructure often stand in the way.
That’s where OCI comes in. Agencies can modernise at their own pace through built-in scalability, security, and seamless integration with existing systems, from day-to-day operations to advanced AI-driven insights. The result? A more proactive, data-informed, and citizen-centric approach to public service delivery.
Cost-effective performance and scalability for public sector workloads
Government agencies often face fluctuating demand, from seasonal surges in service usage to emergency situations that require rapid scale-up. OCI delivers enterprise-grade performance with high-speed networking, flexible compute options, and autonomous services, all at a lower total cost of ownership than many other hyperscalers. A recent IDC study found that OCI offers up to 44 per cent better price-performance for AI workloads than other leading cloud providers, making it a smart, cost-effective choice for enterprises.1
This means agencies can run mission-critical applications and AI models with the reliability and performance they need, without being locked into rigid pricing models. OCI’s consumption-based pricing lets public sector IT leaders stretch constrained budgets further, scaling up and down as needed, and redirect savings into frontline service delivery.
Total Five-Year Cost of Operations
n=8; Source: IDC Business Value In-Depth Interviews, May 2024
*Image courtesy of IDC and Oracle.
Built-in data security and regional sovereignty to meet compliance obligations
Security and sovereignty are non-negotiables for government agencies. OCI provides multi-layered, always-on security controls embedded at every level of the stack, from physical data centres to AI-powered threat detection and autonomous patching. It supports key compliance standards such as Infosec Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) (Australia), ISO 27001, and New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM), making it suitable for sensitive government workloads.
Most importantly, Oracle’s cloud regions in Sydney, Melbourne, and Auckland support local data residency requirements. This gives agencies full control over where their data is stored, processed, and managed, which is critical for maintaining public trust and meeting national regulatory standards.
Seamless modernisation through integration with legacy and Oracle systems
Many public sector organisations run their core systems, from finance, HR, and citizen services to national databases, on Oracle technologies. OCI is uniquely optimised for these workloads, offering native support for Oracle Database, E-Business Suite, and other applications, while also supporting integration with third-party and open-source technologies.
Agencies can now modernise on their own terms, lifting and shifting legacy workloads to the cloud without refactoring, or gradually evolving into more agile, AI-powered environments. OCI supports hybrid and multi-cloud deployments, giving public sector CIOs the flexibility to innovate without disrupting critical operations. It’s a pragmatic, low-risk path to transformation that aligns with the realities of government IT environments.
*Image courtesy of Oracle.
Proven, trusted, and purpose-built for government
Oracle has a long-standing history of supporting public sector agencies around the world. In Australia and New Zealand, Oracle has taken this commitment further by offering tailored solutions built with local needs in mind.
Oracle’s IRAP-certified environments meet strict Australian and New Zealand security standards, making them ideal for hosting sensitive government data. OCI also delivers:
- massive scalability to meet sudden spikes in demand, such as during natural disasters or public health emergencies
- cost-effective AI capabilities that let agencies experiment and innovate without breaking budgets
- high performance and reliability, so that critical services remain accessible and efficient even under pressure.
Reimagine what’s possible
AI and predictive analytics are available today to build a smarter, more responsive government. With Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Australian and New Zealand public services have a secure, scalable, and powerful foundation to lead the way in digital transformation.
DXC Technology delivers business outcomes by supporting digital transformations while modernising legacy systems. As the number one Oracle partner in ANZ, DXC offers a full continuum of services around Oracle’s integrated suite of applications, platform services, and engineered system.
To find out more, read our white paper: Modernising government services with cloud at the core
1 https://www.oracle.com/a/ocom/docs/gated/idc-business-value-of-oci.pdf
