Cloud computing has ushered in an emphasis on service-oriented, on-demand IT in the federal market. The shift from acquiring hard assets, such as computers, servers and even mobile devices, as well as software packages installed on those assets, has been gradual. However, the process has reached a point that it requires more attention from the vendor community. Beyond cloud technology, the service approach to data storage, Big Data, analytics and mobile device management is increasing, and vendors are being asked to change with the times.
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Service-Based IT Switches Up Feds' Vendor Relationships
Posted by: John K. Higgins March 28, 2014 07:03 AMCloud computing has ushered in an emphasis on service-oriented, on-demand IT in the federal market. The shift from acquiring hard assets, such as computers, servers and even mobile devices, as well as software packages installed on those assets, has been gradual. However, the process has reached a point that it requires more attention from the vendor community. Beyond cloud technology, the service approach to data storage, Big Data, analytics and mobile device management is increasing, and vendors are being asked to change with the times.