Information technology - Cloud computing - Service level agreement (SLA) framework - Part 1: Overview and concepts - Amendment 1

Technologies de l'information — Informatique en nuage — Cadre de travail de l'accord du niveau de service — Partie 1: Aperçu général et concepts — Amendement 1

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
29-Jul-2025
Current Stage
6060 - International Standard published
Start Date
30-Jul-2025
Due Date
17-Mar-2026
Completion Date
30-Jul-2025

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Effective Date
21-Sep-2024

Overview

ISO/IEC 19086-1:2016/Amd 1:2025 is a key amendment to the international standard focused on cloud computing Service Level Agreement (SLA) frameworks. This document, published by ISO and IEC, presents an updated overview and conceptual framework for SLAs in cloud computing environments. It replaces previous references with more current standards such as ISO/IEC 22123 series, reflecting the evolution and increasing maturity of cloud computing standards globally.

The amendment refines terminology, updates normative references, and aligns SLA concepts with recent best practices in cloud service management. Its objective is to provide organizations and service providers with a clearer structure to define, negotiate, and enforce SLAs, ensuring improved mutual understanding and accountability in cloud services delivery.

Key Topics

  • SLA Framework Concepts: Defines the building blocks of cloud SLAs including service description, SLA parties, and performance obligations.
  • Updated Terminology: Incorporates the latest vocabulary from ISO/IEC 22123-1 to standardize cloud computing language across SLA documentation.
  • Reference Architecture Alignment: Integrates with ISO/IEC 22123-2 and ISO/IEC 22123-3 to ensure consistency with cloud computing concepts and architectures.
  • Security and Privacy Considerations: References current standards like NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5 and ISO/IEC 29100:2024 for enhanced security and privacy components within SLAs.
  • Accessibility and Compliance: Includes references to standards addressing software accessibility and conformity requirements to support inclusive cloud services.
  • SLA Lifecycle: Covers the processes from SLA creation through monitoring and management, ensuring transparent governance of cloud services.

Applications

The ISO/IEC 19086-1 amendment serves multiple practical purposes for diverse stakeholders in the cloud computing ecosystem:

  • Cloud Service Providers benefit by adopting standardized SLA frameworks that improve contract clarity, risk management, and customer trust.
  • Cloud Customers / Enterprises gain better tools for SLA negotiation, performance metrics assessment, and compliance monitoring.
  • Regulators and Auditors can reference this document to verify compliance with international best practices for cloud service agreements.
  • Developers and Architects designing cloud services can align solutions with globally recognized SLA templates and interoperability concepts.
  • Legal and Procurement Teams use the standard to structure enforceable SLA clauses covering service availability, security commitments, and privacy protections.

By implementing ISO/IEC 19086-1:2016/Amd 1:2025, organizations strengthen their cloud service governance, enabling enhanced service quality, operational transparency, and customer satisfaction.

Related Standards

ISO/IEC 19086-1:2016/Amd 1:2025 closely interacts with numerous other important standards that provide a comprehensive ecosystem for cloud service management:

  • ISO/IEC 22123 Series (Parts 1-3): Vocabulary, concepts, and reference architecture for cloud computing.
  • ISO/IEC 19086 Parts 2-4: Metric models, conformance requirements, and security/privacy components for SLAs.
  • ISO/IEC 27000 Family: Information security management systems, controls, and privacy protection frameworks.
  • NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5: Security and privacy controls applicable to federal and private cloud environments.
  • ISO/IEC 9241-171 and Accessibility Standards: Guidelines ensuring cloud services meet accessibility requirements.
  • ISO/IEC 20000-1: Service management system requirements aligning IT service delivery and SLAs.
  • ISO/IEC 19944 Series: Data flow, data categories, and usage in cloud platforms.

Leveraging these interrelated standards helps enterprises create robust cloud SLA frameworks that address technical, security, privacy, and accessibility challenges holistically.


Keywords: ISO/IEC 19086-1 amendment, cloud computing SLA framework, service level agreements, cloud SLA concepts, cloud service providers, SLA negotiation, cloud service compliance, cloud SLA standards, ISO cloud standards, cloud SLA security, cloud SLA privacy, SLA accessibility requirements.

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ISO/IEC 19086-1:2016/Amd 1:2025 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Information technology - Cloud computing - Service level agreement (SLA) framework - Part 1: Overview and concepts - Amendment 1". This standard covers: Information technology - Cloud computing - Service level agreement (SLA) framework - Part 1: Overview and concepts - Amendment 1

Information technology - Cloud computing - Service level agreement (SLA) framework - Part 1: Overview and concepts - Amendment 1

ISO/IEC 19086-1:2016/Amd 1:2025 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 35.210 - Cloud computing. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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International
Standard
ISO/IEC 19086-1
First edition
Information technology — Cloud
2016-09-15
computing — Service level
agreement (SLA) framework —
AMENDMENT 1
2025-07
Part 1:
Overview and concepts
AMENDMENT 1
Technologies de l'information — Informatique en nuage — Cadre
de travail de l'accord du niveau de service —
Partie 1: Aperçu général et concepts
AMENDEMENT 1
Reference number
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Information technology — Cloud computing — Service level
agreement (SLA) framework —
Part 1:
Overview and concepts
AMENDMENT 1
Introduction, first paragraph
Replace the references "ISO/IEC 17788 and ISO/IEC 17789" with "ISO/IEC 22123-1, ISO/IEC 22123-2 and
ISO/IEC 22123-3".
Figure 1
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Figure 1 — Relationship of parts of ISO/IEC 19086 and other cloud computing standards

Normative references
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ISO/IEC 22123-1, Information technology — Cloud computing — Part 1: Vocabulary

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Terms and definitions
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3.2
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