Matthew Metheny - Federal Cloud Computing: The Definitive Guide for Cloud Service Providers

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Metheny, Matthew.

Federal cloud computing : the defi nitive guide for cloud service providers / Matthew MethenyFirst edition.

pages cm

Summary: In recent years cloud computing has emerged as a model for providing IT infrastructure, resources and services that has 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 benefitsProvided by publisher.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-1-59749-737-4 (pbk.)

1. Cloud computingSecurity measure. 2. Web servicesGovernment policy. I. Title.

QA76.585.M48 2012

004.6782dc23

2012030642

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