Event Overview
A number of high-profile strategies for “IT Reform” across the Federal Government have been the subject of extensive recent discussion. Senior administration officials have called for intensive focus on efforts to consolidate Federal Data Centers to optimize operations and eliminate underperforming, expensive and unnecessary installations. In parallel, the potential for adoption of cloud computing to help agencies stretch budgets and minimize future IT capital investments has attracted considerable attention from technologists and management executives alike.
What progress has been made? During 2011, each of the two dozen Federal CIO Council member agencies updated their plans to comply with Federal Data Center Consolidation Initiative (FDCCI) objectives, including timelines and rationale for their approach. In October, the Federal CIO reflected on the importance of data center consolidation efforts in the overall “Campaign to Cut Waste,” with the current plans calling for more than 960 Federal data centers to be closed by 2015, resulting in a projected savings of some $5 billion. Many agencies also have taken steps to move selected information and applications to cloud-based environments, and the General Services Administration actively is encouraging these efforts with technical guidance, contracting support, and expanded security resource and reference materials in early 2012.
While this kind of progress is noteworthy and encouraging, what does it mean for day-to-day agency operations and mission accomplishment? Are these IT Reforms resulting in more efficient operating and computing environments? Are real cost saving expected for enterprise cloud computing and are they delivering improved services and results?
Register for this free on-demand presentation to hear how Federal agencies are leveraging data center evolution and cloud computing to transform their IT infrastructures and improve organizational outcomes. The agenda will feature those who are moving ahead – opening consolidated data centers that make the most of advances in information security, energy management, networking, as well as those who are optimizing installed architectures and planning for integrated, innovative future user requirements.
Bring your experience and your questions to learn:
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How the FDCCI can stimulate your agency’s next generation enterprise architecture
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How to make the most of current government virtualization and cloud computing experience
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Keys to successful adoption of these IT reforms – and common mistakes to avoid
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Real-world examples of how new technology strategies are transforming agency operations
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Where to focus your technology optimization efforts, including critical evaluation factors
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The impact of increasing mobile devices on government data center ecosystems
Take advantage of the experience of your colleagues to maximize your current and future investments in agency computing capabilities, and learn how to match the available technologies to best meet your business and mission objectives.