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Cloud Computing Discussion: CIO Council Initiative
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Cloud Computing Initiative - Objectives
Improve the government's ability to create a transparent, open and participatory government.
Organize solutions around the constituent groups being served
Continue the migration towards a services-based environment that is interoperable and standards-based
Enable rapid deployment of technology solutions for the Federal government without developing stove-pipes
Enable scalability for existing and new capabilities
Increase savings through virtualization and economies of scale
Potentially reduce cost of infrastructure, buildings, power, and staffing.
A NIST Definition of Cloud Computing
Is accessible via Internet protocols from any computer.
Is always available and scales automatically to meet demand.
Is pay per use or paid by advertisements.
Offers Web or programmatic control interfaces.
Enables full customer self-service.
There are three basic service delivery models that together create the ‘Cloud’ – we are starting with IaaS
Categorizes vendors and services provided according to Cloud Computing Architecture types:
Software as a Service (SaaS): Software deployment model whereby a provider licenses an application to customers for use as a service on demand
Platform as a service (PaaS): Delivery of computing platform & solution stack as a service
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): Delivery of computer infrastructure (typically a platform virtualization environment) as a service
Different clouds will have to exist to accommodate agency needs and security considerations
Citizen Cloud – Cloud as defined by user access and perspective (not hosting location or data owner)
Public Cloud – Cloud as defined by providers of cloud computing services, i.e. non-government or commercial
Federal Civilian Cloud (i.e. non-DoD/Intel) – Cloud services provided within a established Federal cloud environment with government/commercial providers, managed by one agency, subscribed to many other agencies. Specific attributes may include greater compliance with Federal policy and agency specific cloud services. Additionally, greater interoperability amongst cloud services in the Federal Cloud. Leverages TIC.
National Security Cloud – Managed by a DOD / Intel agency, with government/commercial providers. Traditional national security requirements and applications are provisioned within this cloud environment. Leverages TIC MTIPS providers.
Federal, State, & Local Government Cloud – Cloud services provided to facilitate enhanced government services, public safety, interoperability, and business operations amongst all American government Agencies
Top Five Issues – ACT/IAC Cloud Computing Summit
Vendors identified the following issues as most important during the ACT/IAC Cloud Computing Summit
Security issues need to be resolved with each individual provider
Modification to several contracting/purchase vehicles to facilitate the purchase of cloud services
Long lead times for Federal opportunities.
Cost models are aggressive, but may not have an accurate cost model
Improve notification of federal opportunities so that they are easier to find for vendor community.