Secure Multi-Cloud Integration for Large Government Department Focused on Public Safety

Secure Multi-Cloud Integration for Large Government Department Focused on Public Safety

Many organisations rely on multiple cloud providers, such as Microsoft Azure, Google and AWS, to store data and run applications. However, integrating these platforms can be challenging – especially for large, complex government agencies where security is paramount. Hitachi Solutions overcame this challenge, designing a secure connection between cloud environments. This solution enables the government department to safely access data across multiple platforms and choose the best technology to enhance its services.

The Challenge

Adopting a multi-cloud strategy can achieve significant benefits, such as, increasing efficiency, reducing costs and improving resilience. However, integrating multiple cloud providers also presents security risks, like data breaches or unauthorised access. For central government organisations, where safeguarding sensitive information is crucial, and often a regulatory requirement, these challenges can become major barriers to innovation. To improve the services it provides to citizens, this department needed a solution that would enable seamless collaboration between cloud environments without compromising security and compliance.

The Solution

Hitachi Solutions designed and developed a custom-built connector to serve as a secure bridge between AWS and Microsoft Azure, enabling on-demand data access and interactions without storing information on Azure. This solution ensures compliance with strict security regulations by using private, encrypted connections instead of the public internet. Advanced security measures, such as restricted access controls, further safeguard sensitive information. As a result, this organisation can confidently leverage the best tools from each cloud provider while maintaining its high security standards.

Why This Matters

By creating a secure multi-cloud connection, organisations are no longer restricted to a single provider or forced to manage isolated cloud environments. This flexibility empowers them to choose the best cloud services for their specific needs, drives innovation, and ensures seamless interoperability while aligning with the Government’s Technology Code of Practice. The Department’s success demonstrates how organisations can overcome cloud integration challenges to enhance security, improve efficiency and deliver better public services.

A key stakeholder at this government department, stated:

“This was an absolute game-changer for how we approach cloud integration. It wasn’t just about the technology—the enthusiasm of the teams at Microsoft and Hitachi Solutions really came through. There was an energy in the room (virtually) that sparked several spin-off successes, from messaging and network integration to key security improvements and simply sharing how we learn from each other. Given the six-week turnaround through accelerated development, the Hitachi team went above and beyond to deliver not only on the technology ambitions but also demonstrated a strong acumen for our organisational priorities.”