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Why busy enterprise architects are getting busier

A new report predicts that agencies will turn to enterprise architects for help with migrating operations to the cloud.

Digital Government

Want an iPad? Pentagon CIO thinks you should be able to have one.

Defense Chief Information Officer Teri Takai is working to speed deployments of tablets and smartphones across the department.

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Interior rebids cloud email contract

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GSA hands agencies cloud security marching orders

The guidelines provide more clarity on continuous monitoring requirements and the role of Homeland Security.

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Issa touts crowdsourced provisions in anti-piracy bill

Lawmaker pleased with response in an effort to craft a better bill against copyright infringement.

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Air Force seeks 18,000 iPads for cargo flight crews

Air Mobility Command plans to replace paper manuals and navigation charts with electronic flight bags.

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New options for never-say-die IT

Server virtualization can help agencies mimic premium business continuity capabilities for a fraction of the price, but some work is required.

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FUD surrounds cloud computing procurement process

Steve Kelman has some reassurances on acquisition practices.

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Google tries to quell privacy policy backlash

Faced with a criticism from lawmakers and others, Google releases a letter defending its new privacy policy and offering tips to users on how to limit its impact.

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Is the laptop about to be obsolete in agencies?

The rising popularity of tablet computers could consign older tech to the dustbin, analyst argues.

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SSA falls short of goal for retirees filing online -- again

The Social Security Administration did not meet one of its primary targets in fiscal 2011 for shifting more retirees online for filing for benefits.

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Energy offers a website redesign cautionary tale

The Energy Department's recent web redesign resulted in documents going missing. The reason for the disappearance could affect other agencies.

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DOD's Android effort begins to bear fruit

DOD's embrace of the Android operating system is just getting started. How did it begin?

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Cloud procurement stumbling blocks

Cloud characteristics, like shifting standards and service levels, can pose special challenges to traditional procurement practices.

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5 ways to prep for procuring cloud services

Some core definitions and tools could bridge the conflicting needs of agencies and cloud providers.