Why CAMC?
California Managed Cloud (CAMC) offers a public cloud experience for California government organizations – delivering Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) through trusted providers like Azure and AWS. CAMC gives you a cost-effective, scalable alternative to traditional on-premises IT, with seamless access to modern cloud capabilities in a secure, state-compliant environment.
With CAMC you get:
Because CAMC environments (CDT managed or Self-managed) are already secured and fully compliant with State IT security requirements, you can bypass the California Cloud Services Assessment (CCSA) process.
Modern cloud features wrapped in state security and compliance controls.
Access a curated catalog of secure, compliant cloud services vetted and pre-approved by CDT, ensuring streamlined procurement and simplified service selection.
Same secure environment, but you choose whether CDT manages it for you, you manage it yourself, or you consume PaaS on top of it.
SOCaaS, Cloud Provider Interconnect (CPI), 24x7x365 monitoring and help desk, OS patching, backups, etc., as part of the CAMC ecosystem where applicable.
Hosting, storage, and backup solutions through state-approved providers, always supporting California’s regulatory mandates.
Stable pricing, trusted expert support from CDT for all of your cloud needs.
Benefits at a glance
Even with CAMC, whether you choose a managed or self-managed approach, CDT’s secure cloud environment is built to give you the flexibility, protection, and support you need to streamline operations and achieve your organization’s goals with confidence.
Cost-efficient scaling
Adjust resources up or down as needs change, without large capital expenses.
Faster delivery
Quickly provision cloud resources so projects move from design to production sooner.
Right sized environments
Choose instance sizes and platforms that align to your application and performance needs.
Higher availability
Use native cloud resiliency features to minimize downtime and recover more quickly from issues.
What are the CAMC service offerings?
California government organizations can choose between two secure, state-compliant cloud service models designed to fit your unique business and technical needs, while allowing you to skip the CCSA process for faster, easier adoption.
CAMC: CDT Managed
Let CDT build & manage your environment on our infrastructure!
CAMC: Self-Managed
You build and manage in CDT’s environment
Which CAMC Model Should I Choose?
Choosing between CAMC’s managed or self-managed service comes down to how much day-to-day control and operational responsibility your team wants. Use the matrix below to quickly compare each option and identify who manages what – helping you focus on the right fit for your needs.
| IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU… | CHOOSE | WHY CHOOSE THIS MODEL? | YOU CONTROL | CDT PROVIDES |
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| “We want CDT to handle infrastructure, patching, and monitoring so we can focus on our mission.” | CDT Managed | Minimal operational burden - CDT handles the technical heavy lifting for a secure, reliable environment. | Your applications and settings |
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| “We want full control and will manage servers, OS, and applications ourselves.” | Self Managed | Maximum flexibility - Your team configures and manages everything inside your secure virtual environment. |
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What’s included?
Every CAMC environment comes with core security, data protection, and operations capabilities, so your team doesn’t have to build everything from scratch.
Security and Compliance
- Industry-standard security and compliance
Environments compliant to SOC, FISMA, PCI DSS, ISO, and FedRamp Moderate standards - CDT standard security scans
Regular security checks to help keep your data safe - Operating system patching
Keep your systems up to date with the latest improvements and security fixes
Data Management and Storage
- Data storage
Safely save and access your files and information anytime - Point-in-time backups and restores
Easily recover your data if something goes wrong, with quick backup and restore options - Storage lifecycle policies
Automatically organize and manage how long your data is kept for cost and compliance
Operations and Monitoring
- Cloud-provider Managed Virtual Servers
Relax knowing your virtual servers are professionally maintained and monitored - Capacity, Performance, and System-Level Fault Monitoring
Always know your resources are working at their best and any issues are quickly detected - Serverless Application Functions
Run applications and tasks instantly – no need to manage servers yourself - Private Connectivity
Network connectivity preconfigured to meet CPI policy
Rates
| Service Description | Service Identifier | Product Name | Unit of Measurement | Rate | Service Code | Notes |
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| CAMC Pass-Through | CA Managed Cloud | CA Managed Cloud | Variable | Vendor Cost +17% Fee | L501 | |
| CAMC Windows IaaS Support | CA Managed Cloud | CA Managed Cloud | Per IaaS VM Instance, Per Month | $728.00 | L502 | |
| CAMC Linux IaaS Support | CA Managed Cloud | CA Managed Cloud | Per IaaS VM Instance, Per Month | $728.00 | L503 |
Request service
We’ll help you find the best fit – together. Review the California Cloud Services Comparison Matrix to get an overview, then connect with your CDT Account Lead to set up a collaborative conversation with a CDT expert. Together, we’ll explore your goals and priorities to identify your ideal path forward.
When you’re ready to enroll or change your CAMC service, your CDT Account Lead can guide you through the process and arrange a quick discovery session with our cloud experts, if needed.
Discovery or New CAMC enrollment
| Step | What you do | How / Where |
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| 1 | Start discovery session | Contact your CDT Account Lead to schedule a collaborative conversation with a CDT expert about your goals, constraints, and priorities to identify the right path forward. |
| 2 | Submit request | When you've decided on your CAMC service, submit a California Managed Cloud (CAMC) Services Case/Request in the CDT IT Service Portal. |
| 3 | Attend a design consultation | CDT will schedule an Enterprise Delivery Service (ESD) session to confirm scope and requirements. |
| 4 | Build & receive your environment | Through ESD, CDT will build, implement, then deliver your secure CAMC environment. |
Changes to an existing CAMC service
| What you do | How / Where |
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| Submit request to MODIFY your CAMC service | Submit a California Managed Cloud (CAMC) Services Case/Request in the CDT IT Service Portal, describing the change needed. |
| Submit request to DISCONTINUE your CAMC service | Submit a California Managed Cloud (CAMC) Services Case/Request in the CDT IT Service Portal, indicating decommission details. |
FAQs
1. How long will it take to build my services in the cloud?
Generally, it takes a couple of days to have a scoping meeting to determine your needs and then build to those specifications.
2. How do I get billed for Cloud Services?
All Cloud Provider charges incurred are pass-through charges on your bill. Support charges will be added according to the services chosen.
3. What group inside CDT will support my services?
A cross-functional team will assist with designing, scoping, building, and supporting your system.
4. Do I need to go through the Enterprise Service Delivery (ESD) process for these builds?
Yes, our newly improved ESD process focuses on modernizing how services are delivered to better align with today’s cloud technologies and evolving requirements. The objective is to provide you a more efficient, higher-quality experience.
5. What is comprised of the 17% Fee?
A 17% Administrative Support Fee pays for shared services that keep your platforms secure and compliant:
- 4.58% – VHSS: Shared hosting and platform operations, billing, coordination, and compliance support
- 12.19% – CAMC Cloud Services team + CAMC infrastructure/software, that includes:
- Standardized cloud provisioning & account vending
- Network & connectivity
- Private marketplace management
- Enterprise-grade security logging, monitoring & threat detection
- Identify & access management
- Policy & governance enforcement
- Cost management, spend tracking & enterprise support
- Control tower & landing zones
This single, bundled fee reduces your team’s overhead, maintains consistent security and compliance, and simplifies vendor and license management so you can focus on mission delivery.