Cloud
Update 30.11.2025The Cloud in Public Administration.
About Cloud
Preparing for change
The Portuguese Public Administration has a cloud strategy that was approved in 2020. This strategy is based on the vision of "Adopting the public cloud, wherever possible, in an intelligent, secure and efficient model." This Strategy is the result of defining a common approach to leverage the use of the public Cloud, an essential pillar for the European Union's digital economy.
Strategic Objectives
The Cloud Strategy for Public Administration has adopted the following principles:
Critical Requirements
Data security and sovereignty are critical requirements from the outset, which can condition the adoption and type of cloud services.
Framework
Government organisations must develop solutions using public cloud services as a priority, in accordance with an adoption framework;
Market solutions
Market solutions should be adopted, with preference given to Cloud services as provided by suppliers, minimising customisation.
Consumption and Quality
The consumption and quality of Cloud services should be monitored in detail.
Vendor Lock-in
An operational output strategy for each Cloud service should be defined from the outset, with a view to avoiding the vendor lock-in phenomenon.
Benefits
Improved quality of service
The Cloud Strategy for Public Administration provides the agility, flexibility, scalability and robustness needed to support its processes in a digital environment.
Documentation
Content available as part of the Cloud Strategy
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Legislation
See all legislation on the Cloud
Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 84/2020
Consult the Council of Ministers Resolution No. 84/2020, of 9 October
Resolution of the Council of Ministers No. 131/2021
Consult the Council of Ministers Resolution No.131/2021, of 10 September
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