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VA considers moving email, office software to the cloud
A separate project will test Microsoft Office alternatives.
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Study: Patchwork of laws undermines cloud computing market
While many developed countries have adjusted their laws and regulations to address cloud computing, the wide differences in those rules make it difficult for companies to invest in the technology, according to a new study< by the Business Software Alliance.
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VA could give MS Office the boot
Office is the government's dominant productivity suite, but the Veterans Affairs department would like to find a less expensive alternative.
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Army seeks 5,000 JTRS vehicle radios
Single-channel system will run on software used in handheld and backpack radios.
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TechAmerica releases cloud guidance for state, local governments
State and local governments now have a plan on how to best evaluate, acquire and implement cloud services and technologies.
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GSA gives FedRAMP structure as launch date draws near
The FedRAMP Concept of Operations document puts meat on the program's bones.
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Is government procurement ready for the cloud?
Cloud computing can present unfamiliar territory for government acquisition officials.
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Humvees, UAVs could create route to Internet in Afghanistan
DARPA plans to bring connectivity to remote battlefields by turning unmanned aircraft and Humvees into mobile hot spots.
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GSA's Web and mobile unit faces 7 percent budget cut
The Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technology funds a range of training programs for federal employees.
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2013 budget proposal puts IT on short leash
Obama's 2013 budget proposal aims to cut federal IT but increase its use when it makes government more efficient.
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Pentagon expects to soon clear Apple, Android devices
Defense Information Systems Agency is working with industry for August release of security guidelines.
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NSF steps up research into cloud security, energy-efficiency
Among other possibilities, cloud computing could be used to automatically scale data center resources to reduce power consumption.
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Turning government data into private sector products is complicated business
Data.gov helps app developers tap government information, but that isn't really the problem.
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