Two new publications provide a cloud computing standards roadmap and reference architecture Date: September 14, 2011 Source: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Summary: The ...

NIST has published two new documents on cloud computing: the first edition of a cloud computing standards roadmap and a cloud computing reference architecture and taxonomy. Together, the documents ...

Meanwhile, the agency also unveiled the NIST Cloud Computing Reference Architecture, a 35-page guide to vendor-neutral cloud design which agencies can use to determine their route to the cloud.

This white paper examines the NIST Cloud Computing Reference Architecture in a two-part series. The first part covers the cloud players and their roles and responsibilities.

A fundamental reference point, based on the NIST definition of cloud computing, is needed to describe an overall framework that can be used government-wide. This document presents the NIST Cloud ...

NIST has published the final version of the US Government Cloud Computing Technology Roadmap, Volumes I and II. The roadmap focuses on strategic and tactical objectives to support the federal ...

NIST puts a sharper point on cloud computing National Institute of Standards & Technology issues 10 key recommendations for successful cloud initiatives.

This NIST graphic, taken from the new draft security reference architecture, illustrates the capabilities of cloud computing in various contexts.

During the event, NIST will also provide an update to its Cloud Computing Standards Roadmap (NIST Special Publication 500-291) and NIST Cloud Computing Reference Architecture (NIST SP 500-292), both ...

Recently updated research from NIST helps CIOs cut through the fear, uncertainty, and doubt of vendor hype about cloud computing.

This second white paper in a series on Cloud Computing Reference Architecture focuses on the activities, processes, and requirements that cloud players need to follow in order to ensure a ...