Federal Cloud Computing, 2nd Edition

Foreword by William Corrington

William Corrington, Founder and Chief Cloud Strategist, Stony Point Enterprises (Former Chief Technology Officer at the US Department of Interior)

In recent years, “cloud computing” has emerged as a model for providing information technology (IT) infrastructure, resources, and services that have the potential to drive significant value to organizations through increased IT efficiency, agility, and innovation. However, federal agencies who were early adopters of cloud computing have learned that there are many challenges and risks that must be addressed in order to realize these benefits.

These early adopters have learned that the use of a Cloud Service Provider (CSP) represents a fundamental shift in how IT ...