May 06 2014

GITEC 2014: Moving to the Cloud Demands ROI

Agencies find many advantages in the cloud, but they need an effective map to get there.

Participants

    • Shawn P. McCarthy, Research Director, IDC Government
    • Joe Klimavicz, CIO, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
    • Walter Bigelow, Chief of IT Systems Management, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Video Highlights

  • The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is saving $1 million a year by moving email and collaboration to the cloud.
  • The cloud can improve agencies' ability to provide services to users and the public.
  • Many easy migrations have already been accomplished, leaving IT departments with a slate of tougher tasks.