The data world got big news this month with the announcement that Snowflake has been approved as a service within the FedRAMP High authorization for Microsoft Azure Government.
With this development, public sector data technology will no longer need to lag behind that of the private sector. Embracing centralized cloud data technology will mean public sector data teams can manage sensitive workloads with more power and efficiency than ever.
Of course, true data innovation isn’t a given, even with the incredible potential that Snowflake brings to Microsoft Azure Government. Vast amounts of siloed data will need to be converted into actionable intelligence, and attempts to modernize will be limited by aging legacy systems, security considerations, and resource constraints.
But with the right approach and support, these obstacles can be overcome, and data modernization can be achieved, but just like private sector organizations, public agencies will need to be decisive.
Introducing Better Security, Performance, and Operational Efficiency
The new data capabilities that Snowflake brings to Microsoft Azure Government are far-reaching and exciting, promising to bring public data platforms one step closer to the cutting edge platforms being employed by private sector industry leaders.
Centralizing data into a single secure view will make it easy to rapidly identify irregular activities related to fraud and abuse through machine learning. Meanwhile, near real-time insights and comprehensive reporting will be possible, once financial data is reduced to a single source of truth.
Migrating from legacy systems will improve performance and operational agility, which will allow services to be delivered more efficiently than ever. Finally, breaking down data siloes will make it possible to implement automated workflows, optimize manual processes, and dedicate the talents and energies of personnel to higher value tasks.
In short, with Snowflake, public sector agencies will be able to tap into the benefits of the same powerful, easy-to-use data platform that data innovators are using through the private sphere.
Sticking the Landing on Your Snowflake Implementation
The transitionary phase of implementation will be crucial for public agencies, just as it is for private organizations. Avoiding costly and time-intensive inefficiencies may be even more crucial for public agencies, given how important it is to maintain operations so that services are delivered consistently.
Still, if there’s anything to be learned from industry leaders in the private sector, it’s the importance of strategically enlisting data support to ensure a successful transition to a modern data platform.
In Hakkoda’s State of Data Report, we found that of the 94% of organizations who were looking to modernize their data stack, 79% expected they would need a “moderate” to “large” amount of help. The fact is that the right data support can expedite the implementation by months, protecting your bottom line and ensuring that the benefits of a modern data stack are realized quickly.
Public sector data teams understand better than anyone how precious organizational resources are, and enlisting experienced data consultants to work with internal leadership protects those resources while making it possible to chart a clear path to data innovation.
Snowflake High Authorization—Delivering Ambitious Results on Ambitious Timelines with Hakkōda
Improved security, faster and deeper data-driven insights, optimized performance—with Snowflake’s FedRAMP High Authorization, all these benefits have never been more within reach for public sector entities.
At Hakkoda, our Snowflake-certified experts have deep experience with data migration, architecture design, and the unique requirements of public sector organizations. Working closely with our clients to identify their most pressing goals and challenges, we’re here to help you extract value from your Snowflake investments on an accelerate timeline.
If your agency is ready to embrace this opportunity for innovation, let’s talk today about how Hakkoda can help you embrace the transformative capabilities of a centralized data cloud platform.
