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Title / Abstract	Download PDF	Number of pages
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
Encouraging Innovation in a Multi-Sourced Environment The complexity that multi-sourcing adds to the governance of IT infrastructure services must be effectively managed in order to encourage providers to innovate and improve operations.	Encouraging Innovation in a Multi-Sourced Environment	9 / 201 KB
Evaluating Federal Contractors Under a Blanket Purchase Agreement Agencies are adopting approaches that increase the value they receive from awarding Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) to multiple contractors.	Evaluating Federal Contractors Under a Blanket Purchase Agreement	4 / 156 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
Moving to Management Transparency Many agencies have the infrastructure in place to support an era of management transparency and data-driven decision-making. Now it's time to get systems updated and connected to deliver the data.	Moving to Management Transparency	4 / 70 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
Service Provider Selection in a Federal Multi-Source Environment Agencies can benefit by taking a low-risk approach to evaluation when they require a service from their pre-qualified pool of providers.	Service Provider Selection in a Federal Multi-Source Environment	4 / 145 KB
The Complete Cloud: Maximizing value through service management and transition planning This issue paper is intended to help U.S. federal agency program managers maximize the value of cloud infrastructure by addressing service management and transition, not just technology management.	The Complete Cloud: Maximizing value through service management and transition planning	6 / 63 KB
The New Administration's Shared Services Opportunity In this issue of The Public Manager, CGI explains how stepping up use of shared services in the U.S. federal environment can redeploy resources from routine, low-value work to urgent national needs	The New Administration's Shared Services Opportunity	12 / 843 KB