6. Innovation at Lightning Speed
Cloud computing in e-governance doesn’t just solve old problems; it opens up new possibilities.
By freeing up IT resources, governments can focus on leveraging cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and big data to improve decision-making and public services.
For example, smart cities are on the rise across the world.
From smart traffic lights that reduce congestion to intelligent waste management systems, all of this is powered by cloud computing.
These cloud-based platforms can process real-time data collected from sensors all over a city, leading to smarter, faster decisions that improve daily life for citizens.
Another interesting use case is digital identity management.
In India, the government’s Aadhaar system, which provides every citizen with a unique digital ID, relies heavily on the cloud to store and manage the data of over a billion people.
This has revolutionized access to services like banking, education, and healthcare, particularly for people in rural areas who previously had no formal ID.