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Description
The Cloud Computing Governance project will define the overarching governance processes, structures and guidelines across all the aspects of Cloud-based solution deployment from the perspectives of key stakeholders like the Consumer, Provider and Developer.
The target audience includes:
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Executive sponsors for Cloud Computing
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Enterprise Architects and IT Strategists
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Cloud consumers
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Cloud providers
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Cloud integrators
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Cloud developers
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Cloud auditors
The guiding principles are to:
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Align with existing Governance Models & Standards;
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Extend / Leverage existing Open Group Governance frameworks; and
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Ensure coverage and support for governing models around BPaaS, SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS for public, private and hybrid environments.
The project will achieve its objective through the following activities.
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Define Cloud Governance
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Identify existing Governance Models and Standards (including SOA Governance)
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Define relationship with these models and standards (ITIL, COBIT)
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Refine and evolve Cloud Reference Model
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Refine and evolve Cloud Vitality Model
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Define Cloud Governance Matrix Examples
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Apply to Business Scenario
Deliverables
The project will deliver an effective, industry standard framework for creating Cloud Computing Governance regimens to meet different organizational needs:
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Common language, best practices and guidelines for governance
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Method for continuing to align business goals and Cloud Computing processes
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Cloud Governance Models, including a Reference Model and a Vitality Model.
Latest Accomplishments
The project was formed in December 2011.
Next Steps
The project team will proceed to work on the deliverables.
Standards and Drafts
None yet.
Co-chairs
Tina Abdollah, IBM; and E G Nadhan, HP.
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