The Cloud Imperative: Better Collaboration, Better Service, Better CostThis paper is a distillation of the SLG Cloud Commission’s efforts. It addresses cloud access and deployment challenges that are unique to states and localities — including procurement practices — and provides recommendations for surmounting barriers. In producing its recommendations, the Commission considered delivery of critical services to the public, such as healthcare, human services, and education, and discussed ways that large, complex programs can best leverage the cloud.While the paper addresses technical subjects, it also covers business and policy issues for a broad audience. A document targeting only technologists would do little to move the adoption of cloud computing forward or speed the delivery of enhanced government services to constituents. Building on its knowledge of technology innovation and business process re-engineering, the Commission seeks to establish a widely shared communication process that draws all state and local stakeholders into a common cloud computing vision: better collaboration within and between government agencies; better service to government employees, to the public and to citizens; and all delivered at a better cost to taxpayers.State & Local Government Cloud Commission (SLG-CC)SLG-CC_24cd01b2-5991-11e1-924e-f71a7a64ea2a... in September 2011 the TechAmerica Foundation
formed a group of experts to develop guidance for helping
state and local governments evaluate, adopt and implement
cloud computing. This State and Local Government Cloud
Commission (SLG-CC) initiative follows the Foundation’s
earlier release of a blueprint for the U.S. federal government’s
adoption of cloud computing, which supported the Obama
Administration’s cloud-first strategy for government technology
and for driving U.S. commercial leadership and innovation.TechAmerica FoundationTarkan ManerSLG-CC Chair. Wyse Technology, Inc.Daniel KentSLG-CC Vice-Chair, Cisco Systems, Inc.David L. CohnSLG-CC Vice-Chair, IBMJennifer KerberPresident, TechAmerica FoundationState GovernmentsLocal GovernmentsBetter Collaboration, Better Service, Better Cost_24cd0428-5991-11e1-924e-f71a7a64ea2aTo develop guidance for helping state and local governments evaluate, adopt and implement cloud computing._24cd0554-5991-11e1-924e-f71a7a64ea2aUnderstandingUnderstanding Cloud Technology_24cd061c-5991-11e1-924e-f71a7a64ea2a1SelectionPicking the Right Cloud Solution_24cd06bc-5991-11e1-924e-f71a7a64ea2a1.1Physical LayerPhysical Layer Considerations_24cd0766-5991-11e1-924e-f71a7a64ea2a1.1.1Abstraction LayerAbstraction Layer Considerations_24cd0806-5991-11e1-924e-f71a7a64ea2a1.1.2Service ModelsService Models_24cd08a6-5991-11e1-924e-f71a7a64ea2a1.1.3Service LayerService Layer_24cd09f0-5991-11e1-924e-f71a7a64ea2a1.1.4TechnologyKey Technology Issues_24cd0aae-5991-11e1-924e-f71a7a64ea2a1.2PortabilityPortability_24cd0b62-5991-11e1-924e-f71a7a64ea2a1.2.1Security and PrivacySecurity and Privacy_24cd0c20-5991-11e1-924e-f71a7a64ea2a1.2.2Data ProtectionData Protection_24cd0cde-5991-11e1-924e-f71a7a64ea2a1.2.2.1Identity ManagementIdentity Management_24cd0db0-5991-11e1-924e-f71a7a64ea2a1.2.2.2Incident ResponseSecurity Incident Response Vulnerability and Risk Management_24cd0e6e-5991-11e1-924e-f71a7a64ea2a1.2.2.3Vulnerability and RiskVulnerability and Risk Management_24cd0f40-5991-11e1-924e-f71a7a64ea2a1.2.2.4ImplementationImplementing the Cloud_24cd1012-5991-11e1-924e-f71a7a64ea2a2Readiness AssessmentCloud Readiness Assessment_24cd10f8-5991-11e1-924e-f71a7a64ea2a2.1Risk Management and GovernanceRisk Management and Governance_24cd11d4-5991-11e1-924e-f71a7a64ea2a2.2Best PracticesImplementation Best Practices_24cd12ba-5991-11e1-924e-f71a7a64ea2a2.3Preparation and PlanningPreparing and Planning_24cd13a0-5991-11e1-924e-f71a7a64ea2a2.3.1Implementation and DeploymentImplementation and Deployment_24cd1490-5991-11e1-924e-f71a7a64ea2a2.3.2Program and Project ManagementProgram and Project Management_24cd158a-5991-11e1-924e-f71a7a64ea2a2.3.3Culture ChangeManaging Culture Change_24cd168e-5991-11e1-924e-f71a7a64ea2a2.3.4Process TransformationManaging Process Transformation_24cd1792-5991-11e1-924e-f71a7a64ea2a2.3.5OperationsOperations_24cd18a0-5991-11e1-924e-f71a7a64ea2a2.3.6AcquisitionAcquiring the Cloud_24cd19ae-5991-11e1-924e-f71a7a64ea2a3Procurement VehiclesSelecting Procurement Vehicles_24cd1ac6-5991-11e1-924e-f71a7a64ea2a3.1DeploymentDeployment Model Considerations_24cd1bf2-5991-11e1-924e-f71a7a64ea2a3.2Architecture DesignArchitecture Design Considerations_24cd1d14-5991-11e1-924e-f71a7a64ea2a3.3ContractsKey Contractual Terms_24cd1e40-5991-11e1-924e-f71a7a64ea2a3.4FundingFunding Streams_24cd1f6c-5991-11e1-924e-f71a7a64ea2a3.52012-03-01OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net