Industry Perspective

Cloud is a fact of life in government today, and its use is growing quickly. The reasons are sound: it’s cost-effective, scalable and provides on-demand access. But moving to the cloud and making the cloud work for you are two different things. It all comes down to this: all clouds, and all cloud providers, aren’t created equally. Choosing the right vendor, the right features and the right scenario is a complex undertaking, but one that can yield very positive benefits when done correctly.

A popular trend in technology today is Cloud Computing. This paper provides insight on changes in the internet consumer industry, and it can help leaders learn how to implement cloud computing efficiently.

Organizations are adopting on-demand cloud models to help lower costs and improve efficiency. Along with other factors, they must decide whether or not they should adopt a single or multiple instance strategy when considering moving to the cloud. The following discussion provides guidance for making these decisions.

The Ponemon Institute surveyed more than 500 government professionals to understand the state of cloud services in the U.S. Federal government. Most respondents were employed at defense or civilian agencies and the executive branch.

In December 2011, InformationWeek surveyed business technology decision-makers to determine the role of cloud computing in the enterprise.

The Cloud Standards Customer Council's Practical Guide to Cloud Computing provides a reference for IT managers looking to adopt cloud computing. The guide offers comprehensive and actionable information focused on the key concepts of cloud computing and how best to adopt cloud solutions.