As far as cloud computing is concerned, the OGCIO will position itself as a cloud service provider to other government departments. "But the OGCIO won't force the same pace [of cloud adoption among the departments]," said Godfrey. "The practical way to go about it is to leave it to departments to decide when they will get onto it."

While the GCIO chooses an early departure before his term ends in April for personal reasons, Godfrey said that he plans to stay in Hong Kong. He has "no fixed plan" yet regarding his next endeavor, but added that he has been working as an independent consultant for a long time.