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Cloud Computing Is Still In Its Adolescence
Compare the adoption rate for cloud services to that for virtualization, and it's evident we still have a ways to go.
Agile Government: Elusive, But Not Impossible (Really)
A coming together of technologies and IT management philosophies at the federal level---including agile development and shared services--is cause...
Google's Privacy Invasion: It's Your Fault
If we really wanted privacy, we would turn off JavaScript, block ads, and browse in privacy mode through an anonymous proxy. But we would rather...
4 Hot Topics At Cloud Connect
From Amazon to Zynga, cloud leaders at the conference gave some interesting sneak peeks at the future of cloud computing. Take a look ahead.
Telcos Poised To Disrupt Amazon's Enterprise Cloud
Telephone companies have the assets and track record in delivering secure and reliable services to grab a piece of the enterprise cloud services...
Cloud Storage Infrastructures Raise Many Issues
Cost, performance, and the ability to scale are among the key issues when considering cloud storage infrastructure.
Four Things I'd Like To See At Cloud Connect
There are many issues that need to be resolved as the new cloud glitterati gathers in Santa Clara. But don't hold your breath.
Vblocks' Secret Sauce: Simplicity
Take a peek at why CSC, just the latest fan of VBlocks, used the virtualization technology to build eight cloud data centers.
Amazon Grows Revenue, Keeps Cloud Numbers Hidden
As Amazon reported a 35% jump in revenue, it dodged key questions about Kindle Fire and AWS cloud services--namely, whether AWS is helping...
Obama's Google+ Debut: Lessons Learned
Online get-together with a handful of citizens was a step forward for open government, but participation was limited and key questions were skipped.
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Is Cloud Computing A Global Market Yet? Nyet
February 22, 2012Brazil, China, and some European countries have erected barriers to free flow of data, due to fears of U.S. domination of cloud market, says BSA.
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Agile Government: Elusive, But Not Impossible (Really)
February 20, 2012A coming together of technologies and IT management philosophies at the federal level---including agile development and shared services--is cause...
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State, Local Governments Face Cloud Imperative
February 16, 2012TechAmerica report pushes state and local governments to quickly embrace the cloud to cut costs and improve services.
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Obama Would Cut Military IT Budget
February 14, 2012The White House budget proposal for fiscal 2013 would cut the Department of Defense's IT budget by 3.6%. But cybersecurity gets an increase.
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New Consumer Finance Protection Bureau Promises Agile IT
February 14, 2012While other federal agencies struggle with outdated legacy systems, the new Consumer Finance Protection Bureau aims to keep lean with agile...
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Interior Department Tries Again With Cloud Email
February 08, 2012After a failed attempt to award Microsoft the contract to move to hosted email and collaboration services, the department is shopping for a new...
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GSA Details Federal Cloud Security Program
February 08, 2012The General Services Administration on Tuesday released extensive new details on FedRAMP, a program the Obama administration hopes will accelerate...
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Federal Standards Body Focuses On Big Data, Cloud
February 07, 2012National Institute of Standards and Technology's new IT Lab Director Chuck Romine says agency is focusing on big data, cloud computing, mobility,...
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Obama's Google+ Debut: Lessons Learned
February 01, 2012Online get-together with a handful of citizens was a step forward for open government, but participation was limited and key questions were skipped.
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Cloud Security, Costs Concern Federal IT Pros
January 31, 2012As White House continues to push cloud computing, federal IT managers still worry about security and costs, Ponemon survey finds.
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