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Planning key to cloud success, agency CIOs say

A number of agencies have made high-profile migrations to cloud platforms and the Obama administration has issued sweeping guidance mandating agencies identify and transition services and applications to host in the cloud. For a look at how agencies are faring in their shifts to the cloud and the issues they continue to face, the Federal Drive with Tom Temin and Emily Kopp hosted a panel discussion, "Clearing the Fog Around Cloud Computing," sponsored by Level 3 Communications.

Tags: cloud computing , panel discussion , Federal Drive , data center consolidation , Thomas Bayer , Robert Bohn , Mike Wash , Mike Parker , Treasury , NARA , NIST , SEC

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TSA analyzes mobile needs before deployment

Dr. Emma Garrison-Alexander, TSA's chief information officer, said the goal is to make sure employees have the right device to match up with their mission requirements.
September 20, 2012

Tags: technology , TSA , Emma Garrison-Alexander , mobile computing , cybersecurity , data center consolidation , cloud computing , Jason Miller , Ask the CIO

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25-point IT plan summary

In September 2010, the White House released its 25-point plan for IT reform, aimed at eliminating flailing programs, shifting to a "cloud first" policy and consolidating data centers.

Tags: technology , CIO , cloud computing , data centers

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GSA now offering cloud email services to agencies

The General Services Administration announced it's now offering cloud-based email services for federal agencies. GSA issued 20 blanket purchase agreements to 17 companies, which the agency said would help streamline the purchasing of cloud services across the government.

Tags: GSA , technology , cloud computing , Mary Davie

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Survey: Americans unfamiliar with cloud computing, fear cyber risks

One third of Americans say they avoid cloud computing because of cybersecurity risks, according a survey conducted by Citrix. But more than half of the respondent say they don't even know what cloud computing is. The survey found a majority of respondents said they think the cloud is actually the "fluffy white thing" that floats around the sky.

Tags: cybersecurity , cloud computing , In Depth , Citrix , Cybersecurity Update

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USAcess and SmartBuy programs

Larry Hale, director of GSA's Center for Strategic Solutions and Security Services, will talk about some of the agency's most important programs and initiatives.
August 28, 2012

Tags: acquisition , contracting , procurement , Larry Hale , Center for Strategic Solutions and Security Services , GSA , Integrated Technology Service , USAccess , SmartBUY , software acquisition , cloud computing , duplication , Roger Waldron , Off the Shelf

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Derecho strikes GSA right in the cloud

The thunderstorm in June knocked out GSA's connection, threatening some of the agency's core operations. GSA's chief information officer Casey Coleman said agencies should consider enlisting secondary Internet access providers to ensure connectivity during emergencies.

Tags: Casey Coleman , technology , Internet service providers , cloud computing , Erik Boxhoorn , Ruben Gomez , KPMG , continuity of operations

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In Depth interviews - August 20

On the In Depth show blog, you can listen to the interviews, find more information about the guests on the show each day and links to additional resources.

Tags: In Depth , Francis Rose , Sammies 2012 , Sammies , DISA , cloud computing , State Departement , Arab Spring , NASA , TechStat , NTEU , workforce

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IT budget facing 10 percent cut, would shrink to 8-year low

OMB issued fiscal 2014 technology project guidance detailing the steps agencies should take to reduce spending across six areas. Agencies also must tell OMB how it would reinvest the savings into new or innovative projects.

Tags: technology , budget , OMB , IT spending , cybersecurity , cloud computing , Jason Miller

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Moving to the cloud

Brocade's Vice President of Federal Anthony Robbins discusses moving from a traditional capital expenditure (CapEx) method to one based on operational expenses (OpEx) when it comes to cloud computing.
Aug. 14, 2012

Tags: technology , Anthony Robbins , Brocade , cloud computing

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