A method for managing data distribution within a networked computing environment, the method including receiving one or more tasks and associated task priorities. The method includes determining a current resource allocation for a plurality of computing devices within the networked computing environment. The method includes determining, based, at least in part, on the received task priorities and the current resource allocation, at least one of the plurality of computing devices to assign as a source computing device, and sending at least one of the one or more tasks to the at least one source computing device.