Cloud Computing

• Behind the USDA cloud

  Are you moving to the cloud? Tune in for an interview with the USDA\'s Jim Stevens as he discusses his agency\'s cloud options. January 25, 2011

  Federal Tech Talk

  January 25, 2011
• Forman leaving KPMG to work on cloud venture

  If you haven’t heard yet, Mark Foreman, former OMB administrator for e-government and IT, announced on Federal News Radio yesterday that he’s leaving KPMG. He tells anchor Francis Rose, he’s going to work with a colleague on a cloud-computing initiative around grants filing. No word on who the colleague is but we’ll update you as [...]

  Technology

  January 25, 2011
• Justice offers tips for transitioning to the cloud

  When the Recovery Act passed, the Justice Department knew it would need to upgrade its IT infrastructure to keep up with the demand that was about to be placed on its systems. “We knew we could not support the transactions that would hit us, so we had to look at a solution,” said Angel Santa, [...]

  Technology

  January 23, 2011
• What is the government’s role in cloud computing?

  The Commerce Department and the National Institute of Standards and Technology are trying to figure out what the federal government’s role in cloud computing should be. The agencies are hosting a panel discussion Tuesday with industry leaders and experts from academia to discuss this as well as other national needs. A media advisory from the [...]

  Technology

  January 23, 2011
• 6 ways to fail in the cloud

  As more and more federal agencies and companies in the private sector ramp up their use of both private and public clouds, the Fed Cloud Blog thought it would be interesting to look at potential pitfalls they should try to avoid. Lucky for us, Information Week has put together a list of ways companies can [...]

  Technology

  January 20, 2011
• Analysis: OMB 25-point IT plan ‘very practical’

  Joe Moye, CEO of Capgemini Government Solutions, shares his thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses of the IT reform plan.

  All News

  January 20, 2011
• Next big threat could be denial-of-service attacks

  Government Computer News reports that the move toward cloud computing could dictate the type of the next big attacks.

  Technology

  January 20, 2011
• Navy takes aim at software, server spending

  The Navy has set initial target dates to plan for a more efficient IT infrastructure, including data center consolidation, virtualization and enterprise software licensing. As a first step, the service says it needs to get a better handle on how many software licenses it actually owns.

  Defense

  January 18, 2011
• Navy, DHS, State make strides in the cloud

  When it comes to reducing costs and wasteful spending at agencies, IT managers are being leaned on heavily to get the job done. The Navy is moving ahead with its technology efficiency and consolidation initiative by putting the brakes on spending for new servers, server upgrades and data centers. “We are reevaluating what all of [...]

  Defense

  January 18, 2011
• Microsoft announces new cloud computing option

  Microsoft introduces a new service to deliver the Power of Productivity to customers worldwide. Microsoft\'s Christine Zmuda explains how it works.

  Federal Drive

  January 18, 2011
• Navy halts data center expansions

  The Navy\'s top IT official ordered the entire service not to spend any money for new or upgraded servers and data centers. This comes as the service prepares to release its enterprise data center consolidation strategy in March.

  Defense

  January 14, 2011
• Agencies building trust to reduce data centers

  Several departments are out ahead of the OMB mandate to consolidate data facilities over the next four years. Energy is starting small to show business owners they will get the same level of service under the new setup. Other agencies see green in cutting back on the centers-both money and energy efficiency.

  Defense

  January 14, 2011
• Davies: Mobile computing revolution just beginning

  Unisys President of Federal Systems sees lots of growth coming in mobile device use at your agency.

  All News

  January 13, 2011
• Air Force to cut IT costs by 25 percent

  IT consolidation and efficiency efforts within the Air Force are part of the service\'s contribution to Defense Secretary Robert Gates\' efficiency initiative, Air Force Secretary Mike Donley said Wednesday. He expects to shave more than $1 billion from the service\'s IT expenses.

  Budget

  January 12, 2011