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GSA's next cloud offering: e-mail-as-a-service
GSA is ramping up cloud computing, preparing the next two governmentwide contracts for cloud computing. Agency issues notice that a RFP could be issued by early 2011. GSA also considering geospatial platform-as-a-service offering later next year.
Tags: technology , Vivek Kundra , Dave McClure , OMB , GSA , cloud computing , geospatial information , e-mail-as-a-service , infrastructure-as-a-service , platform-as-a-service , apps.gov , Jason Miller
GSA awards 11 spots on first cloud BPA
Vendors still must go through the cybersecurity certification and accreditation process before they can offer these infrastructure services. This is the first award under the federal cloud computing initiative. All of these services will be available through the Apps.gov platform.
Tags: contracting , technology , industry , Vivek Kundra , Dave McClure , GSA , OMB , cloud computing , infrastructure-as-a-service , apps.gov , Jason Miller
GSA finalizing requirements for FedRAMP
Agencies and vendors soon will be able to submit cloud-based products and services to be certified and accredited once and be available for use by all of government. Version 2 of the FedRAMP security controls should be ready in the next few weeks. Cloud working group still must address several questions about the approval process.
Tags: technology , Katie Lewin , Kurt Garbars , Dawn Leaf , GSA , NIST , OMB , DoD , DHS , ISPAB , cloud computing , privacy , cybersecurity , Jason Miller
Federal cloud security requirements to debut Oct. 1
WFED's Jason Miller reports.
Tags: technology , cloud computing , GSA , OMB , Jason Miller , DorobekInsider
GSA Works to Boost Security in the Cloud
The General Services Administration is reiterating its promise to boost cybersecurity and privacy of cloud computing.
As part of the so-called FEDRAMP program, beginning this fall an interagency group will inspect vendors' cloud computing facilities to make sure they meet federal security standards. If the group certifies a cloud facility, agencies would be able to sign up for service without having to further inspect the facility.
Tags: technology , Cybersecurity Report , cybersecurity , GSA , cloud , Scott Carr
GSA to issue new solicitations for cloud
Agency plans to release a RFI for software-as-a-service in the next week, and a RFQ for infrastructure-as-a-service in the next month. GSA says it has learned from the previous acquisition attempts and will come out with strategies that better fit agency needs, and vendor offerings.
Tags: technology , contracting , Dave McClure , GSA , cloud computing , infrastructure-as-a-service , software-as-a-service ,
OMB to set new real property policy
Controller Danny Werfel says agencies have been developing inventories and now it's time to get rid of unneeded real estate. OMB also preparing to kick off cloud computing certification program. And administration's performance management portal under development.
Tags: IRMCO 2010 , Management , technology , Danny Werfel , Vivek Kundra , Shelley Metzenbaum , OMB , GSA , DHS , DoD , Treasury , FDA , real property , improper payments , cloud computing , performance measurement
