Ready or not, Cloud Computing is coming. In fact, it is already here. Right now, you may be working in the Cloud and not even know it.

Go to Shaping Government Clouds and you'll learn why Cloud Computing is going to make a difference in how you work in the future.

For example, you can read how the Cloud is powering The Army Experience Center Pilot in Northeast Philadelphia, The AEC is a two-year pilot designed to help the Army enlist 21st century Army recruits using 21st century technology. It could be the Army recruiting model for the future.

Cloud Visions

Those shaping government Clouds want Cloud Computing to:

·         Accelerate the migration towards a services based environment that is technology and vendor-agnostic.

·         Enable rapid deployment of technology solutions for the Federal government without developing stovepipes.

·         Enable scalability for existing and new capabilities.

·         Increase savings through virtualization.

·         Reduce the cost of infrastructure, buildings, power, and staffing.

·         Improve the government’s ability to create a transparent, open and participatory government.

These “wants” are not a wish list; they are the stated goals of the CIO Council Federal Government Cloud Computing Initiative.

Making these “wants” a reality is what these Cloud Shapers who are “On The Frontlines” are diligently working on.

So, who are these Federal Cloud Shapers? And what are they saying?

In Shaping Government Clouds, you'll be able to read, watch and listen to what the Federal government’s leading Cloud Shapers have to say including:

·         Casey Coleman, CIO, GSA. She leads the Federal Cloud Computing Initiative.

·         Pete Tseronis, Associate CIO, DOE. He chairs the Federal Cloud Advisory Council.

·         Chris Kemp, CIO, NASA Ames Research Center

·         Alfred Rivera, Director, Computer Systems Directorate, DISA

·         Keith Trippie, Executive Director, ESDO, DHS

·         Henry Sienkiewicz, Technical Program Director, RACE,DISA

·         Mike Krieger, Deputy CIO, Army

·         Rob Carey, CIO, Navy

·         Major Larry Dillard, The Army Experience Center, Army

·         Josh Sullivan, Booz Allen Hamilton

·         Rue Moody, Citrix Systems

·         John Sindelar, HP

·         Jeff Bergeron, HP

·         Dr. Ron Ritchey, Booz Allen Hamilton

Plus

·         Cloud Muse blogger Kevin L. Jackson, Jim Flyzik and the Resource Center.

All are deeply involved in shaping the future of Federal Cloud Computing. Find out what they are doing. They may inspire you to become a Cloud Shaper too.

Cloud Shapers

Federal “Cloud Shapers”—led by GSA CIO Casey Coleman— are laying the foundation to securely use the Cloud to drive efficiencies, spur collaboration and foster innovation.

Viewpoints Jiim Flyzik: What Goes Around Comes Around

Just how much sun is shining through the Clouds? Former Treasury CIO, now respected consultant Jim Flyzik explores the Cloud landscape.

Embracing The Cloud

DOE Associate CIO Pete Tseronis —also the Chairman of the Federal Cloud Advisory Council—shares how you can embrace the possibilities Cloud Computing offers.

Cloud Recruiting

Army Major Larry Dillard talks about how the Army Experience Center (AEC) Pilot in Northeast Philadelphia is using the Cloud for Army recruiting.

Viewpoints Kevin L. Jackson: Cloud Computing: Real or Fad?

Kevin L. Jackson, the editor of Government Cloud Computing e-zine and the Cloud Musings blog, talks about whether the Cloud is here to stay.

“Big Data” Laden Clouds

Harnessing “Big Data” can give big results. Josh Sullivan from Booz Allen Hamilton explains how.

Resource Center

Learn more about Cloud Computing through links to Videos, Websites and White Papers.

Cloud Implementers

Experts from Citrix, HP and SafeNet are using their Cloud expertise to provide down-to-earth Cloud-based solutions for government. Read what they are doing.

Viewpoints: Calling All Cloud Shapers

On The Frontlines editor Jeff Erlichman offers the one best reason to move your appropriate apps to the Cloud.

Read, Watch and Listen Now!