Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) for UK Public Sector

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) provides a dedicated UK government cloud region, delivering secure, compliant, and high-performance cloud services tailored for public sector needs. OCI enables UK public sector organisations to modernise digital services, ensure data sovereignty, and achieve value for money with transparent, globally consistent pricing.

Benefits for the UK public sector

Data residency and sovereignty: Dedicated UK government cloud regions ensure all data remains within national boundaries, meeting strict public sector requirements.
Security and compliance: Built-in cybersecurity, AI-based monitoring, and compliance with UK government standards (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, UK GDPR).
Consistent Pricing: No government premium—public sector customers benefit from the same global pricing as commercial clients.
Comprehensive Services: Full suite of cloud services, including compute, storage, networking, databases, and advanced analytics.
Integration Ready: API Gateway and direct interconnect options for seamless integration with GOV.UK platforms and the Public Services Network (PSN).

Public sector-tuned configuration

Core Infrastructure: Deployed in UK government cloud regions, with Virtual Cloud Networks and security lists aligned to GOV.UK security standards.
Identity and access management: Hierarchical permissions mapped to civil service structures.
Security Enhancements: OCI Cloud Guard, Vault for encryption key management, Web Application Firewall, and advanced logging/monitoring integrated with SIEM.
Resilience: Backup and Disaster Recovery services meeting public sector resilience requirements.
Accessibility: Services and interfaces designed to meet WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards.
Integration: API Gateway for GOV.UK Design System compatibility, direct PSN interconnect, and containerisation for modern microservices.

Business needs

Digital service modernisation

Enable rapid, secure deployment of new citizen-facing services, with built-in compliance and integration with government platforms.

Cost control and value for money

Transparent, predictable pricing with flexible resource allocation—no hidden government surcharges.

Security and resilience

Comprehensive, automated security controls and disaster recovery to protect critical public sector data and services.

Accessibility and inclusion

Meet accessibility requirements for all users, supporting digital inclusion across the UK.

Hybrid and multicloud flexibility

High-speed interconnects to Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud for hybrid deployments, supporting legacy system migration and innovation.

Learn more: Oracle Government Cloud UK