This white paper, published in collaboration with H+, provides independent and practical guidance on the use of cloud services in the Swiss healthcare sector.
The document offers healthcare institutions a solid foundation for addressing cloud adoption independently and responsibly. The document examines the key strategic, organizational, legal, and technical aspects of cloud use, independent of specific vendors or products.
Why this white paper matters
Ensuring effective, efficient, and secure healthcare delivery requires resilient and future-ready ICT systems. Cloud services play a central role in achieving this objective. At the same time, they introduce new risks and dependencies that must be assessed and managed carefully.
This white paper helps healthcare institutions make informed decisions and adopt cloud services in a risk-appropriate manner.
Key topics include:
- Opportunities and challenges of cloud solutions in healthcare
- Requirements for resilient ICT systems and continuity of care
- Responsible management of risks such as vendor lock-in and system outages
- Legal and regulatory considerations
- Decision-making frameworks for the use of hyperscaler services
- Practical technical and organizational considerations
Target audience of the white paper
This white paper is intended for:
- Executive management and boards of healthcare institutions
- ICT and digital transformation leaders
- Cybersecurity and information security professionals
- Data protection and compliance specialists
- Architecture and infrastructure teams
- Decision-makers across the Swiss healthcare sector
The first part provides a strategic overview for a broad audience. The second part explores specific technical topics and use cases in greater depth for specialists.
