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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 , In Depth , Citrix , Cybersecurity Update
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 , duplication , Roger Waldron , Off the Shelf
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 , Erik Boxhoorn , Ruben Gomez , KPMG , continuity of operations
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 , State Departement , Arab Spring , NASA , TechStat , NTEU , workforce
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 , Jason Miller
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 ,
IT managers moving to cloud despite skepticism
Most IT managers are moving data to the cloud, but 40 percent of them believe doing that will weaken security of that data.
Tags: Cybersecurity Update , technology , Government Computer News , Ponemon Institute , Federal Drive
Taskforce extends deadline for ideas on cloud ID management
The goal is for federal websites to accept third- party ID management credentials. The Federal Cloud Credential Exchange (FCCX) Tiger Team wants to know more about existing commercial products and services that can help.
Tags: technology , GSA , Deb Gallagher , identity management , industry , Federal Cloud Credential Exchange , cybersecurity , Ruben Gomez
Q&A with ITS's Kevin Page
Kevin Youel Page, deputy commissioner for the Office of Integrated Technology Services, will talk about the agency's goals and initiatives.
August 7, 2012
Tags: acquisition , contracting , Kevin Page , Office of Integrated Technology Services , GSA , strategic sourcing , GWACs , Alliant , data collection , data management , transactional data , Roger Waldron , Off the Shelf
Cyber acquisitions, the internet tax debate, and the R&D tax credit
On this week's Bloomberg Government Capital Impact show, analysts will discuss which cybersecurity companies are being targeted for mergers and acquisitions. Plus, what's next in the internet tax debate and how are companies benefiting from the R&D tax credit.
August 2, 2012
Tags: Bloomberg Government , Allen Scott , Sopen Shah , Afzal Bari , Matthew Caminiti , cybersecurity , mergers and acquisitions , acquisition , data storage , Internet tax , R&D tax credit
