Cloud

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Title / Abstract	Download PDF	Number of pages
Addressing the challenges of cloud order orchestration and provisioning Cloud 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.	Addressing the challenges of cloud order orchestration and provisioning	10 / 385 KB
Cloud billing: The missing link for cloud providers One 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.	Cloud billing: The missing link for cloud providers	11 / 489 KB
Cloud Security for Federal Agencies This 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.	Cloud Security for Federal Agencies	6 / 216 KB
Identity and Risk Management: Preparing for a new world This 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.	Identity and Risk Management: Preparing for a new world	4 / 44 KB
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.	Making it happen: Responding to federal initiatives to speed and simplify cloud adoption	4 / 685 KB
Program Managers, CxOs and the Cloud: Applying the Cloud for Rapid Savings and Security This 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.	Program Managers, CxOs and the Cloud: Applying the Cloud for Rapid Savings and Security	4 / 186 KB
SaaS Cloud Computing: A Fast Track to Application Modernization for Banks This 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.	SaaS Cloud Computing: A Fast Track to Application Modernization for Banks	3 / 126 KB
The Complete Cloud: Creating and preserving cloud savings, security and service quality through transition planning and service management This 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.	The Complete Cloud: Creating and preserving cloud savings, security and service quality through transition planning and service management	5 / 273 KB
Virtual desktop infrastructure: Essential steps to a long-term ROI This paper discusses issues around the successful adoption of VDI and generating a long-term ROI, and how CGI works with organizations to ensure both.	Virtual desktop infrastructure: Essential steps to a long-term ROI	4 / 143 KB