The document discusses cloud computing and the Defense Information Systems Agency's (DISA) approach. DISA sees cloud computing as providing scalable IT capabilities over the internet, enabling on-demand access from any device. DISA is developing a platform-as-a-service (PaaS) called RACE to provide standardized development platforms, reduce costs and speeds, and improve security. RACE and Forge.mil will help developers rapidly build and deploy applications to the cloud. However, challenges remain around balancing security and usability, and integrating cloud services across agencies.

1. Mr. Henry J. Sienkiewicz Technical Program Director, Computing Services Defense Information Systems Agency April 2009 Cloud Computing: A perspective

2. The Buzz “ Cloud Computing 'Something We Absolutely Have to Do‘” - John Garing, CIO, DISA “ I had a customer tell me there’s a rainstorm coming, that there will be all these clouds and none are going to talk to each other.” - Susan Adams, Chief Technology Officer, Microsoft Federal Civilian Practice Federal CIO Scrutinizes Spending And Eyes Cloud Computing Information Week, March 14, 2009 The Internet Industry Is on a Cloud – Whatever That May Mean Wall Street Journal, March 26, 2009, A1

5. “ The Cloud” What’s new? Source: Gartner A style of computing where massively scalable (and elastic) IT-related capabilities are provided “as a service” to external customers using Internet technologies. Acquisition Model: Based on purchasing of services Business Model: Based on pay for use Access Model: Over the Internet to ANY device Technical Model: Scalable, elastic, dynamic, multi-tenant, & sharable

6. Changes In Consumption Patterns Developers Service Providers Warfighters Customers On Demand Commodity Flexibility Security Changes In Expectations

11. RACE – How It Works User Self-Service