Understanding and Deploying Cloud Computing in Government is a two-day in-depth educational program for Government Executives, Managers, Program Managers and Staff & Industry Partners.

This event is not a vender oriented conference, but a course that provides practical information for the Government and Industry on how to develop and successfully manage a Cloud Computing Federal Program. Registration includes full breakfast and lunch.

In FY 2010 Cloud Computing was identified in the President Management Budget as a key initiative, and by FY 2012 all major Federal Government IT investment requests will require a Cloud computing option.

What You Will Learn in the Education Program:

• Understand and use cloud computing terminology
• Understand business impact associated with the use of cloud computing 
• Use multiple cloud delivery and deployment models
• Evaluate and analyze multiple architectural options
• Utilize cloud computing design patterns
• Understand and mitigate security, privacy and confidentiality concerns
• Understand cloud computing strategic benefits and potential risks

Why You Should Attend:

• Understand cloud computing concepts and familiarize students with the Government drivers associated with increased demand of cloud computing
• Understand cloud computing methods, tools, architectural options and potential risks.
• Understand the Federal Cloud Initiative and provide an understanding of the strategic impact, trends and significance to solution development. 

Instructors:

Melvin Greer: Senior Fellow and Chief Strategist, Cloud Computing, author of book on Cloud computing, university professor and industry thought leader contributing to Federal Cloud Computing Initiative.

Kevin Jackson: Engineering Fellow, Award winning Cloud Computing Blog, Army Cloud Course

Early bird and Government registration will include author signed copy of “Software as a Service Inflection Point, Using Cloud Computing to Achieve Business Agility”