Buying into the Cloud: Aquisition Approaches



For more than three years, Federal agencies have been encouraged to consider the Cloud First. Although cloud computing is expanding across government enterprises, there are a few fundamental considerations that surface in nearly every discussion on the topic. As with most new technology implementations, security is an over-arching concern, and the cloud is no exception to this norm. There is another area, however, that often gives agency professionals greater angst, and that is how to purchase cloud services, applications, storage, and related capabilities. Although hosted computing has been an option for Federal agencies for years, the broader cloud-based products available today are without precedent when it comes to acquisition strategies.

 

Plan to attend this half-day program that will bring together procurement experts and technologists to address the fundamental issues for effective cloud implementation, including essential content for cloud contracts, how to evaluate Service Level Agreements, and how to ensure your cloud solution allows for transition to alternate sources in the future.

 

Bring your questions, concerns, and best practices to share with your colleagues.

Speaker and Presenter Information

Mark Day - Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Integrated Technology Services, Federal Acquisition Service, General Services Administration

Michael McFarland - Director, Office of Acquisition Operations, Federal Acquisition Service, General Services Administration

Frank McNally - Federal IT Acquisition Analyst, ASI Government


When
Wed, Mar 26, 2014, 7:30am - 12:00pm ET


Cost

Government/Military:  $0.00
Industry:  $99.00


Where
The Willard InterContinental Hotel
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20004
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Website
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Organizer
FCW


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