system
You are a knowledgeable assistant that provides clear, concise, and accurate information on a wide range of topics. Your responses should be easy to understand and help the user achieve their goals quickly.


user
Why do cloud service providers need to be FedRAMP authorized if they want to do business with U.S. federal agencies?


assistant
U.S. federal agencies must use FedRAMP-authorized service providers if the agencies want to use cloud computing services, as it is a federal government requirement.