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Cloud ComputingWorking Group

Stacy Cleveland, Chair

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OverviewCloud Computing Working Group Background:

The ACT-IAC Cloud Computing Working Group was formed to leverage the expertise of the SIGs to support the

Government’s cloud computing initiatives.

Agenda– Coordinate ACT-IAC related activities on Cloud Computing – Eliminate redundant efforts across ACT-IAC program areas and to promote

cross pollination of ideas and activities – Align the efforts of ACT-IAC on cloud computing with the needs and

requirements of the Federal Government – Provide a mechanism and platform for members to collaborate and

communicate effectively on the topic of cloud computing  

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Current Activities for EngagementCurrent Project: Cloud Acquisition Support Project

The Acquisition Management SIG and Cloud Computing Working Group are engaged by GSA and a working group was formed to develop a actionable recommendations around procurement policies and practices that assure availability of Cloud products and services for Government. Mark Day of GSA-Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) and Stacy Cleveland of Hewlett Packard (HP) are leading this working group.• Activities conducted to date: Government and Industry survey and interviews• Activities upcoming: Government and Industry roundtable session on November 14 th at

GSA offices

The Roundtable will focus on the following areas:-Procurement processes and practices that may create barriers to cloud adoption-Security requirements and barriers to FedRAMP authorization-Challenges to accepting standard, commercial cloud services without major customization-Review and provide feedback on a draft cloud adoption checklist created by the Acquisition Management SIG to help Government vet and prioritize cloud adoption candidates

POC – Stacy Cleveland: stacy.cleveland@hp.com

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Past Projects• Platform as a Service (PaaS) Use Case development

assistance for GSA• Cloud Computing Security Considerations and

Recommendations: Usage Scenario: Software as a Service (SaaS) Electronic Mail

• Identity Management & Access Control in Cloud Computing: Recommendations and Best Practices for using Cloud Services while Maintaining Compliance and Access Controls

• Briefings, Panels, Collaboration – GSA, NIST, DHS, etc.

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How to Get InvolvedTo get involved please contact: Chair:Stacy Cleveland, HP Enterprise ServicesTel: 410-680-8394scleveland@hp.com

ACT-IAC SIG Director:John ShawTel. 703-208-4800 x222jshaw@actgov.org