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The benefits of cloud computing have been proven. Agencies continue to migrate more applications to the cloud to realize these benefits, but are we ready to move mission-critical apps to the cloud? Hear executives from HHS, District of Columbia, American Red Cross, Amazon Web Services and Unisys discuss the next steps in cloud computing in this Federal News Radio panel discussion sponsored by Unisys.
September 09, 2013 -
Tens of millions of dollars. That's what Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel tells lawmakers a limited military strike in Syria would cost. It opens a window into how far or not the U.S. government could go in launching a strike. Tomahawk missiles are quite often the leading edge of military strikes in situations like these. Tomahawk cost more than $1 million apiece and radar-evading B-2 bombers which might another component cost approximately $60,000 an hour to operate.
September 09, 2013 -
Author John Maclean will discuss his latest book on the 2006 Esperanza Fire in southern California. September 6, 2013
September 06, 2013 -
Dr. Tibbits was inducted into Senior Executive Service in February 2004, appointed Deputy Chief Information Officer for Enterprise Development for Department of Veterans Affairs on 7 December 2006 – July 2010. He is currently the…
September 06, 2013 -
So how do Asian military leaders feel about the U.S. rebalance to Asia? American Forces Press Service reports, they welcomed it. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel spent nine days in the region recently and visited Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei and the Philippines during that time. He also participated in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations defense ministers conference in Brunei. Acting assistant secretary of defense for Asian and Pacific security affairs Peter R. Lavoy.
September 06, 2013 -
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September 06, 2013 -
You do not appear to have Flash installed, or the version is too old. In order to enjoy our video experience, please install the most recent version of Adobe Flash. Watch Steve Vinsik, VP of…
September 06, 2013 -
The Federal Marketing Insight is a weekly feature highlighting a topical federal marketing subject. It's meant to be an insightful and a quick read.
September 05, 2013 -
The US military is focused on Syria right now, but there are other areas where chemical weapons are of great concern. "I've just returned from Asia, where I had a very serious and long conversation with South Korea's defense minister about the threat that North Korea's stockpile of chemical weapons presents to them," said Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel. Referring to Syria's situation, he said the US must demonstrate through its actions that the use of chemical weapons is unacceptable.
September 05, 2013 -
John Crary joined the American Red Cross in late 2009 as the Chief Information Officer, responsible for all information technology functions throughout the organization. The American Red Cross, founded by Clara Barton in 1881 and…
September 05, 2013 -
What is the DoD's Acquisition Visibility initiative? How does it provide key data and information to decision-makers? What's next for DoD's Acquisition Visibility? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Mark Krzysko, Deputy Director DoD's Acquisition Enterprise Information. Mark E. Krzysko Deputy Director of Enterprise Information within DoD's Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Department of Defense
September 05, 2013 -
Dr. Kevin Charest serves as the Chief Information Security Officer for the Department of Health and Services (HHS). He leads the Office of Information Security and is directly responsible for the HHS cybersecurity technology project…
September 04, 2013 -
This week on AFGE's "Inside Government" four AFGE members discuss their commitment to federal service and challenges they face in the workplace. TSA Local 778 EVP Bobby Newsome, Council of Prison Locals National Fair Practices Coordinator Sandy Parr, VA Local 2241 Women's Coordinator Marva Newell and National Council of SSA Field Operations Locals Regional VP David Sheagley share their stories on the benefits and challenges of federal service.
September 04, 2013 -
Rob Mancini, a seasoned technology executive with a 25-year record of delivering efficiency, reliability, and innovation in IT, serves as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the District of Columbia. Mancini was named to the post…
September 04, 2013 -
Gary Barlet Chief Information Officer USPS OIG Gary Barlet retired from the Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel on November 1st, 2012 where he spent 20 years as a Communications System Officer focused primarily on…
September 04, 2013