Cloud computing
White papers
| Title / Abstract | Pages / file size |
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| Addressing the challenges of cloud order orchestration and provisioningCloud provisioning is an often overlooked challenge. This paper provides advice on how to automate highly complex tasks, as well as provide up and down provisioning. | 10 / 385 KB |
| Cloud billing: The missing link for cloud providersOne of the key attributes of cloud computing is that customers consume resources as a service and pay only for what they use, which leads to important billing ramifications cloud computing providers need to understand. This paper covers the different components of cloud computing and their impact on billing to help providers competitively charge for their offerings. | 11 / 489 KB |
| Cloud Security for Federal AgenciesThis paper explains how using a cloud provider that is certified through FedRAMP and GSA’s BPA for Infrastructure as a Service offers federal agencies real potential for improving efficiency and risk management in establishing their IT infrastructure in the cloud. | 6 / 209 KB |
| Identity and Risk Management: Preparing for a new worldThis paper discusses how leaders can prepare for a new world of multi-channel, multi-device access to improve their security posture and best mitigate risks. | 4 / 44 KB |
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Making it happen: Responding to federal initiatives to speed and simplify cloud adoption This issue brief reviews the context for federal cloud computing acquisition decisions by describing relevant government-wide IT policies, programs and contract vehicles. It also provides five key considerations for acquiring cloud services to meet federal requirements. |
4 / 644 KB |
| Program Managers, CxOs and the Cloud: Applying the Cloud for Rapid Savings and SecurityThis issue brief provides a roadmap for U.S. federal program managers, CIOs, security officers, CFOs and acquisition executives to use in applying cloud computing as a strategic financial stewardship tool to maximize savings and focus resources on mission activities. | 4 / 186 KB |
| SaaS cloud computing: A fast track to application modernization for banksThis briefing document describes key considerations and best practices that help global financial institutions get the value and performance they need from Software as a Service cloud computing. | 3 / 126 KB |
| The Complete Cloud: Creating and preserving cloud savings, security and service quality through transition planning and service managementThis paper is intended to help clients realize even greater value from the cloud—and avoid value erosion—by planning and managing cloud solutions holistically through solid transition planning and automated service management, not just technology management. | 5 / 186 KB |
| Virtual desktop infrastructure: Essential steps to a long-term ROIThis paper discusses issues around the successful adoption of VDI and generating a long-term ROI, and how CGI works with organizations to ensure both. | 4 / 143 KB |
