DOE Explores the Clouds!

Cloud computing is a pay-per-use model for enabling convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable and reliable computing resources (e.g., networks, servers, storage, applications, services) that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal user effort or service provider interaction.

DOE is exploring the cloud concept with our federal partners to identify opportunities to provide better service at lower cost through cloud services.

The cloud model comprises five key characteristics, three delivery models, and four deployment models.  Read the entire article>

OCIO Mission
The Office of the CIO leads the management of information technology (IT) in the Department of Energy, ensuring that the entire Department takes full advantage of IT as it carries out its missions, at least cost, in an energy efficient way, and adequately protecting its IT systems and information.