Resilient Multi-Cloud & HSCN Connectivity Solution

This report presents a comprehensive analysis of connectivity options for an organisation with Site A located in the Southwest of England and Site B in the Midlands, each housing 1,000+ staff members. The analysis addresses requirements for cloud connectivity supporting AI workloads, initially utilising Microsoft Azure with future AWS compatibility, while maintaining secure access to the Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) from both locations. Multiple solution approaches are evaluated against financial, security, resilience, and performance considerations, with balanced recommendations that align with best practices established by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the United Kingdom's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), and the United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

The Report is available at: https://claude.site/artifacts/3503d9e7-cf29-494e-ad84-b760f56adeb9

Important Caveat

The solution alternatives outlined in this report serve as frameworks based on industry best practices and regulatory guidelines. Each organisation must thoroughly verify the applicability of any solution to their specific environment, operational requirements, existing supplier relationships, and financial constraints. The effectiveness of the proposed architectures depends significantly on implementation details, regional infrastructure availability, and organisational constraints that may not be fully accounted for in this general assessment. Organisations should engage with their IT security teams, network architects, financial controllers, and relevant suppliers to validate and adapt these recommendations to their unique circumstances before implementation.