GDIT Announces Availability of AWS Services on milCloud 2.0

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General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has announced that Amazon Web Services (AWS) is now available through the milCloud 2.0 contract, enhancing secure cloud services for the Department of Defense (DoD). This collaboration allows DoD mission partners to use AWS for workload migration, application modernization, and development. The milCloud 2.0 offers a streamlined acquisition process, cost savings, and improved mission effectiveness. With this expansion, users can leverage advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning.

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• Expanded AWS availability through milCloud 2.0 enhances service offerings for DoD mission partners.
• Streamlined acquisition process for quick access to cloud services.
• Supports DoD's hybrid cloud strategy and modernization efforts.

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FAIRFAX, Va., Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), announced today the availability of Amazon Web Services (AWS) through the milCloud 2.0 contract, providing Department of Defense (DoD) mission partners access to an expanded portfolio of secure cloud services. Defense agencies now have another mechanism to quickly and easily move their workloads to AWS through a streamlined contracting process.

A fit-for-purpose, high-security commercial cloud, milCloud 2.0 offers ease of use and affordability for mission-critical applications and data. This solution now allows mission partners to take advantage of the latest technology and innovate more quickly with artificial intelligence, machine learning, cyber sensing and other emerging capabilities. milCloud 2.0 enables the DoD and the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) to accelerate cloud adoption, simplify acquisition, achieve cost savings and improve mission effectiveness through a single contract. 

"We're pleased to announce milCloud 2.0 capabilities are now expanded to also provide mission partners leading cloud services from AWS," said Leigh Palmer, senior vice president of GDIT's defense division. "This aligns precisely with the DoD Hybrid Cloud Strategy and actually simplifies acquisition and choice for the DoD and DISA mission partners."

Users across the DoD enterprise can leverage the milCloud 2.0 contract for migrations, application modernization and new application development, and can now take advantage of cloud services from AWS in areas such as analytics, edge computing, end user computing and security. With streamlined onboarding via the existing milCloud 2.0 contract, DoD mission partners can swiftly acquire cloud services for a wide variety of workloads.

"Through this collaboration between AWS and GDIT, DoD customers can access leading cloud services from AWS in areas such as compute, storage, database, networking, analytics, machine learning, migration, security, and more," said Dave Levy, vice president of U.S. Government, Nonprofit and Healthcare at AWS. "We look forward to continuing to support the department's modernization efforts and the mission critical needs of our nation's warfighters."

More information about GDIT is available at www.gdit.com. milCloud 2.0 is held by CSRA LLC, a General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) managed affiliate. milCloud and the milCloud logo are registered trademarks owned by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company that offers a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people worldwide and generated $37.9 billion in revenue in 2020. More information is available at www.gd.com.

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FAQ

What new services are offered by General Dynamics under the milCloud 2.0 contract?

General Dynamics now offers Amazon Web Services (AWS) through the milCloud 2.0 contract, providing secure cloud services for DoD mission partners.

How does milCloud 2.0 streamline the acquisition process for DoD?

milCloud 2.0 simplifies the contracting process, allowing DoD mission partners to quickly acquire AWS cloud services for various workloads.

What technologies can DoD partners access via milCloud 2.0 and AWS?

DoD partners can access technologies including analytics, machine learning, edge computing, and security services through milCloud 2.0 and AWS.

When was the announcement regarding AWS availability through milCloud 2.0 made?

The announcement was made on February 1, 2021.

What does the collaboration between GDIT and AWS aim to achieve?

The collaboration aims to support the modernization efforts of the DoD and provide mission-critical cloud services.