3.1: Service Sharing
Share Services that Benefit All Partners Other Information:
Across the government, departments and agencies have begun to embrace a shared computing model, sometimes referred to as "cloud
computing." In this model, data centers are consolidated and computer infrastructures are employed as a shared service. Hosting
systems and applications on common infrastructures distributes workload, reduces requirements for computing capacity, and
lowers total cost. The future promises to bring additional enhancements by offering capabilities beyond shared computing,
such as shared application and shared information services. As a result, departments and agencies can adopt existing capabilities
and focus on developing the services and technologies that best align with their mission and expertise. In particular, shared
capabilities will allow departments and agencies to better deliver targeted services to specific end-users, as opposed to
trying to serve all classes of users with all required capabilities. The projected advantages of this approach include streamlined
cost and efficiency, as well as the opportunity to reduce the number of unique interfaces and required standards.
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