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In each round, agency tasks are addressed by building multiple IT capabilities and throwing dice to determine how various events, good and bad, affect operations. Accomplishing task leads to the receipt of mission value points and additional budget.

In our session, the lead between the four agencies bounced back and forth. After building a strong cloud specialist staff, my agency effectively used hybrid cloud capabilities to mitigate various operational shortcomings. Even though we were caught with a "privacy issue violation" (which cost us some mission value points) and "performance issues" (which caused us to go over budget), in the end we were able to weather the storm and narrowly won the session.
While the wargame can in no way be used to predict or provide insight into if cloud computing is an appropriate option for any agency, it was effective in helping the players understand cloud computing as an operational option. I found it an excellent educational tool and would strongly recommend it for any agency looking into cloud computing.
If you are interested in arranging a private wargame session for your agency IT team, please contact me at [email protected] .
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Kevin Jackson, founder of the GovCloud Network, is an independent technology and business consultant specializing in mission critical solutions. He has served in various senior management positions including VP & GM Cloud Services NJVC, Worldwide Sales Executive for IBM and VP Program Management Office at JP Morgan Chase. His formal education includes MSEE (Computer Engineering), MA National Security & Strategic Studies and a BS Aerospace Engineering. Jackson graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1979 and retired from the US Navy earning specialties in Space Systems Engineering, Airborne Logistics and Airborne Command and Control. He also served with the National Reconnaissance Office, Operational Support Office, providing tactical support to Navy and Marine Corps forces worldwide. Kevin is the founder and author of “Cloud Musings”, a widely followed blog that focuses on the use of cloud computing by the Federal government. He is also the editor and founder of “Government Cloud Computing” electronic magazine, published at Ulitzer.com. To set up an appointment CLICK HERE
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