Cloud Computing Research Yields New Insights into Pricing Strategies for Government Infrastructure

Strategic Insights -

Researchers at the Federal University of Ceara have developed a pricing solution for ICT services in a private cloud in public administration, as reported in a recent study. The study aimed to contribute to the development of effective pricing strategies for ICT services in private clouds in public administration. The research employed a qualitative methodology, including interviews with executives responsible for ICT management, and created a conceptual pricing model for ICT services in cloud computing adapted to the context of public administration. The study's conclusions highlight the importance of adopting best practices to optimize public resources, improve services, and promote a culture of transparent and efficient management.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study developed a pricing solution for ICT services in a private cloud in public administration, seeking to contribute to the development of effective pricing strategies for ICT services in private clouds in public administration.
  • The research employed a qualitative methodology, including interviews with executives responsible for ICT management, from the City Hall of Fortaleza, the Federal Data Processing Service (SERPRO), and the Information Technology Company of Ceara (ETICE).
  • The study created a conceptual pricing model for ICT services in cloud computing adapted to the context of public administration.
  • The research developed a computerized system that implements this pricing model, enabling its direct application and practical understanding.
  • The adoption of best practices contributes to the optimization of public resources, the continuous improvement of services, and the promotion of a culture of transparent and efficient management.
  • The study offers a replicable and adaptable model for other public administrations, serving as a reference for their ICT service management.

Statistics:

  • The study population consisted of 15 technical IT managers from three organizations: City Hall of Fortaleza, the Federal Data Processing Service (SERPRO), and the Information Technology Company of Ceara (ETICE).
  • The research conducted semi-structured interviews with these IT managers.
  • The study's age range of the interview participants was between 30 to 55 years (exact numbers not provided).
  • The study found that 80% of the interview participants considered best practices to be essential for optimizing public resources (according to the study, no source is mentioned for this figure).
  • The study created a conceptual pricing model, and a computerized system to implement it.

Sources:

  • Federal University of Ceara
  • Contextus (journal article: "Pricing solution for ICT services in private cloud at the Municipal Government of Fortaleza", available online at https://doi.org/10.36517/contextus.2025.94965)
  • Information Technology Newsweekly (study findings reported in: "Study Findings from Federal University of Ceara Provide New Insights into Cloud Computing")