Services provided by the Cloud Computing

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.

 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.

Security Scalability Availability Performance Cost-effective Acquire resources on demand Release resources when no longer needed Pay for what you use Leverage others core competencies Turn fixed cost into variable cost
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Categorizes vendors and services provided according to Cloud Computing Architecture types:

PaaS:
Application Development, Data, Workflow, etc. Security Services (Single Sign-On, Authentication, etc.) Database Management Directory Services

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

IaaS:
Networks, Security, Mainframes, Servers, Storage Telecom Carrier Services IT Facilities/Hosting Services

CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT SERVICES:

Internet Services Blogging/Surveys/Twitter/Web 2.0 Info/Knowledge Sharing (Wiki) Social Networking

GOVT END USER SERVICES:

Communication (e-mail) Collaboration (e-meeting) Productivity Tools (word processing, spreadsheet, etc.)

MANAGEMENT SERVICES:
Security Identity Cloud Management Service Level Agreements (SLAs)

GOVT APP SERVICES (SaaS):

GovApps Payment Services Travel Services

BUSINESS SERVICES (SaaS):

Line of Business Applications (HR, FM, Grants, Budget, Geo, etc.) Supply Chain Management, ERP

PLATFORM SERVICES (PaaS):

Directory Services, Authentication, Authorization, Single Sign-on Database Management, Workflow Automation, Scheduling, Application Development, Testing, Quality Assurance

INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES (IaaS):

Server/Computing Hosting Services Storage Network-Based Services Telecom Carrier Services

 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. nongovernment 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

Federal Business Processes

Acquisition Budget Process

Cloud Development
Define Cloud Solutions (Services) Identify Candidate Applications Package Service Components Develop Applications Facilitate Procurement Manage Applications

Identify Necessary Data Pursue Virtualized Infrastructure

Governance
Develop Community of Practice Establish MOUs Develop Standards Develop Policy Develop Cloud Adoption Guidelines Establish SLAs Implement Standards Leverage Practices

Manage MOUs and SLAs Manage Standards Manage Policies