U.S. federal market
White papers
| Title / Abstract | Pages / file size |
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| 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 |
| Encouraging Innovation in a Multi-Sourced EnvironmentThe 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. | / 201 KB |
| Evaluating Federal Contractors Under a Blanket Purchase AgreementAgencies are adopting approaches that increase the value they receive from awarding Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) to multiple contractors. | / 156 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 |
| Moving to Management TransparencyMany 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. | / 70 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 |
| Service Provider Selection in a Federal Multi-Source EnvironmentAgencies can benefit by taking a low-risk approach to evaluation when they require a service from their pre-qualified pool of providers. | / 145 KB |
| The Complete Cloud: Maximizing value through service management and transition planningThis 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. | 6 / 63 KB |
| The New Administration's Shared Services OpportunityIn 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 | / 843 KB |
