SAFECOM Releases New Resource for Cloud Adoption

Cloud computing offers myriad benefits to public safety organizations, though adoption of such technology may not be as easy as it seems. SAFECOM has released Considerations for Public Safety Cloud Computing Adoption to assist public safety practitioners in asking the key consideration questions. Composed of questions in a checklist format, the document guides practitioners through determining 1) needs and scope, 2) requirements, and 3) a questionnaire to solicit key information. While not all suggested considerations may apply to individual circumstances, they stimulate thought and initiate conversation with peers, leaders, and decision-makers. These considerations could assist public safety organizations at any stage of cloud adoption to ensure that their selection is operable, secure, resilient, and compliant with rules and regulations. 

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