Overview and Issues for Implementation of the Federal Cloud Computing Initiative : Implications for Federal Information Technology Reform Management.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Resources, Science, and Industry Division.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computers.

Technological innovations.

Planning.

Information services.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 online resource (31 p), digital, PDF file)

monochrome

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2013.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Provides overview of cloud computing, which is the delivery of computing services from a remote location. Explains cloud deployment models and service models, discusses issues that should be considered when adopting cloud services, and presents Federal government planning for IT reform. Provides information on assessments that have been conducted on agency cloud adoption, and discusses challenges and drivers of cloud adoption. Provides possible mechanisms for Congress to monitor agencies as they implement cloud computing. Summarizes cloud-related legislation in the 112th Congress.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed May 2014). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Resources, Science, and Industry Division. Overview and Issues for Implementation of the Federal Cloud Computing Initiative

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.