(1) There is established within the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services (ITS) a centralized Cloud Center of Excellence (CCOE) to facilitate cloud adoption across state agencies and governing authorities, enhance technological infrastructure, improve security and scalability, and streamline cloud migrations in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
(2) Using existing resources, ITS may review the process for the coordinated development, hosting and management of computer software for state agencies that use cloud computing services. The Cloud Center of Excellence (CCOE) shall:(a) Develop and implement a statewide strategy for cloud adoption and management;(b) Provide guidance, best practices, and governance frameworks to state agencies and governing authorities for the adoption and use of cloud services;(c) Establish standardized processes for cloud migrations, resource optimization, and workload assessments;(d) Enhance cybersecurity protocols and ensure compliance with state and federal security standards;(e) Monitor and report on the scalability, cost efficiency, and performance of cloud infrastructure;(f) Offer training and support to agency personnel to promote cloud literacy and effective utilization; and(g) Coordinate with state agencies and governing authorities to ensure a phased implementation schedule as required by the provision of Section 25-53-257.
(a) Develop and implement a statewide strategy for cloud adoption and management;
(b) Provide guidance, best practices, and governance frameworks to state agencies and governing authorities for the adoption and use of cloud services;
(c) Establish standardized processes for cloud migrations, resource optimization, and workload assessments;
(d) Enhance cybersecurity protocols and ensure compliance with state and federal security standards;
(e) Monitor and report on the scalability, cost efficiency, and performance of cloud infrastructure;
(f) Offer training and support to agency personnel to promote cloud literacy and effective utilization; and
(g) Coordinate with state agencies and governing authorities to ensure a phased implementation schedule as required by the provision of Section 25-53-257.